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burchama's review
5.0
I am really liking this series. It's also nice that there's a little bit of history at the end.
Looking forward to the next book. I liked this one better than the second, but that may be entirely because I always did better in American History and more of the historical details were familiar to me.
Looking forward to the next book. I liked this one better than the second, but that may be entirely because I always did better in American History and more of the historical details were familiar to me.
argentrabe's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
zacochsner's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
rachelb36's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
The main characters head back in time to Roanoke Colony (or so they think) in this third installment. This has definitely been my least favorite so far, as nothing really happens.
Because so little is known about what actually happened to the colonists of Roanoke Island, this book didn't include as much real history as the last one (which is what I really liked about that book!).
I also felt that Jonah's memory was a bit too thorough for someone his age. His Boy Scout leaders, teachers, parents, etc. just happened to have told him everything he needed to know by this point in life, and he just so happened to remember all of it? Way too convenient. I wish Haddix had put more effort into weaving the educational stuff into the story in a more believable, natural fashion.
It did have a somewhat interesting segue into the next book, however, so I'll likely keep reading.
The main characters head back in time to Roanoke Colony (or so they think) in this third installment. This has definitely been my least favorite so far, as nothing really happens.
Because so little is known about what actually happened to the colonists of Roanoke Island, this book didn't include as much real history as the last one (which is what I really liked about that book!).
I also felt that Jonah's memory was a bit too thorough for someone his age. His Boy Scout leaders, teachers, parents, etc. just happened to have told him everything he needed to know by this point in life, and he just so happened to remember all of it? Way too convenient. I wish Haddix had put more effort into weaving the educational stuff into the story in a more believable, natural fashion.
It did have a somewhat interesting segue into the next book, however, so I'll likely keep reading.
wiseowl33's review
3.0
Good book. The action tended to drag a bit here and there but enjoyable book. Looking forward to seeing what happens in 1611. Is that going to be Jonah's time?
reginalibrorum's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ericaleboeuf's review
3.0
Not as good as the second one but looking forward to seeing where they take the series from here
agatha_hopkins's review
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
josiahdegraaf's review
2.0
A bit tedious for most of the book since there isn't much action or suspense, but we finally get a well-needed plot-twist at the end to keep the rest of the books in this series from sharing too-similar plots to each-other.