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mustakarppi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-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
3.75
kelly_may's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
wwwarf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
timinbc's review against another edition
4.0
Another good one.
The impending birth has to go well, of course, and we need Peter for the next book, so we know he'll get through it - but I like the way this one once again makes him realize that as you grow up, your challenges get more numerous, more important, and sometimes force you to decide what you will be - perhaps whether you want it or not.
As always, we get "Me and Seawoll went ..." from a guy whose English is otherwise flawless, and indeed one wonders why he doesn't at least "ax" questions. But I do enjoy how each book reveals that Peter has once again soaked up some quite thorough knowledge of art or history or whatever.
Beverley's family was great fun, and I guess we're in for a few more books of wondering what Lesley wants. Would have liked to see Abigail moved forward a few squares. The foxes are getting better and better. And Danni's going to be good.
I especially like the way one character has evolved into Uncle Seawoll.
The impending birth has to go well, of course, and we need Peter for the next book, so we know he'll get through it - but I like the way this one once again makes him realize that as you grow up, your challenges get more numerous, more important, and sometimes force you to decide what you will be - perhaps whether you want it or not.
As always, we get "Me and Seawoll went ..." from a guy whose English is otherwise flawless, and indeed one wonders why he doesn't at least "ax" questions. But I do enjoy how each book reveals that Peter has once again soaked up some quite thorough knowledge of art or history or whatever.
Beverley's family was great fun, and I guess we're in for a few more books of wondering what Lesley wants. Would have liked to see Abigail moved forward a few squares. The foxes are getting better and better. And Danni's going to be good.
I especially like the way one character has evolved into Uncle Seawoll.
vitaminemgee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
trin's review against another edition
3.0
Nightingale has become the most criminally underutilized character in these books; it drives me insane.
d_audy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
alexreadsboooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
hirvimaki's review against another edition
4.0
Altogether satisfying, though I will admit this is largely due to my investment in all the characters through all the previous novels. I think this one, plot-wise, was a little thinner than previous books, but it is still a page turner. It does make you want the next book dearly though.
deadgoodbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
5.0