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alyshadeshae's review against another edition
5.0
This one never scared me. I guess being invisible and even trading places with my "cold side" isn't really a negative for me. :-D
greeneyedbookworm's review against another edition
2.5
2.5. Honestly kind of a boring one. Kids find a mirror that makes them invisible, and don't do anything exciting with it. Was hoping for a bit more.
thegrimhobbyist's review against another edition
3.0
I really really liked the ending of this one, but overall it was a bit repetitive and I had to slog through the rest to get there. The ending saved it from being a two star, honestly.
The writing wasn't bad, especially compared to other Goosebumps that I've read, but there was one phrase that was boggling my mind the whole time. 'Get invisible'. Not turn invisible, or be invisible, or become invisible. Get invisible. I've never heard 'get' used with invisible before, especially not in the sentences this phrase was used in. It was really pulling me away from the story, because I squinted every time it was used. I don't know if it was a tongue-in-cheek move to quote the title (which also doesn't make sense) or what, but it was driving me bonkers.
There was also a retcon in the middle of the story. The way the kids used the mirror. I couldn't unsee the retcon throughout the rest of the story, but that seems to happen a lot in these stories. The solution being right there in the kid's hands, and they completely blank it out as a solution.
The writing wasn't bad, especially compared to other Goosebumps that I've read, but there was one phrase that was boggling my mind the whole time. 'Get invisible'. Not turn invisible, or be invisible, or become invisible. Get invisible. I've never heard 'get' used with invisible before, especially not in the sentences this phrase was used in. It was really pulling me away from the story, because I squinted every time it was used. I don't know if it was a tongue-in-cheek move to quote the title (which also doesn't make sense) or what, but it was driving me bonkers.
There was also a retcon in the middle of the story. The way the kids used the mirror. I couldn't unsee the retcon throughout the rest of the story, but that seems to happen a lot in these stories. The solution being right there in the kid's hands, and they completely blank it out as a solution.
emmaholtegaard's review against another edition
4.0
This is more of an overall review of the series, really. When I was a kid, I used to devour these books, but sadly I'd recently somehow managed to forget all about them. I was reminded, however, when I rediscovered this awesome blog: http://www.bloggerbeware.com. These books are a mixture of varying degrees of terrible and amazing - at the same time. I honestly find it really hard to rate them, seeing as they're such a major part of my reading foundation. 11 year-old me would probably have given all of them 5 stars, but alas, I'm no longer 11 years old. In acknowledgement of my young self and the wonderful kitschiness of the series, I've decided on 4 stars. Also, they vary a lot in quality, but seeing as it's been so long since I've read them, I don't remember which ones were best. 4 stars it is. (By the way, this was the very first Goosebumps novel I read, and I still remember the ending giving me chills)
perilous1's review against another edition
4.0
One of my favorite of the Goosebumps series--both as a kid and now that I find myself reading them to my own offspring.
I maintain that the first dozen or so of these books were the best written.
In this particular installment, the author manages to address the concept of trusting your gut instincts--supplying fantastically eerie consequences to ignoring them. There're also lessons to be had in regards to the dangers of peer pressure, over-competitiveness, and messing with forces one doesn't understand.
A cautionary tale, to be sure. And one that sticks firmly in the imagination.
I maintain that the first dozen or so of these books were the best written.
In this particular installment, the author manages to address the concept of trusting your gut instincts--supplying fantastically eerie consequences to ignoring them. There're also lessons to be had in regards to the dangers of peer pressure, over-competitiveness, and messing with forces one doesn't understand.
A cautionary tale, to be sure. And one that sticks firmly in the imagination.
iris_adrienne_knight's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mrs_j_will's review against another edition
5.0
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