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eponineeurydice's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book! Lovely writing, a great message, and anyone who knows me will know that I looove fairytales, so this was really fun for me to read. A bit... weird, maybe, but I'm sure all will be resolved as I continue with the series. All in all it's probably one of my new favorites, I really enjoyed it!
mayling23's review against another edition
5.0
Reread in February 2018:
Second time around, I found myself to be fascinated by the story all over again. My love for this book didn't fade out, I actually think I am able to appreciate everything a bit more. I have to say, once again, I adore the world Soman created, it's so interesting to read about it and find out more!
My fondness towards characters strengthened and I surprisingly love Agatha more than first time reading it. I cannot say, however, that the book is flawless, becauseI had some trouble with writing at the beginning. That said, I am aware it is probably my mistake, because I had bought translated versions(stupid me) and I am not that content with translation, so that can be the case. What I would also point out was very stereotypical thinking of people in this world, which to be honest, irritated me a little, yet I see why, maybe, the author used this way of interpretation of "classic" fairytales. I just wanted to throw it out there, I think more diversity would have just helped the story.
I don't really know how to really explain my love and true passion towards this cute, cozy and meaningful series both for kids and adult than to write: I deeply love The School for Good and Evil, for it is a story that talks about good and evil in a way that makes you think,doubt, wonder and quietly gasp how incredibly smart it is.
“She had always found villains more exciting than heroes. They had ambition, passion. They made the stories happen. Villains didn't fear death. No, they wrapped themselves in death like suits of armor! As she inhaled the school's graveyard smell, Agatha felt her blood rush. For like all villains, death didn't scare her. It made her feel alive.”
I knew I will love this book even before I've read it. It looked cute and the fairytale aspect sounded interesting. I was quite sceptical because it is a middle grade story, but I didin't mind at all.
The story is told by two friends- Sophie and Agatha. They are totally different - like light and dark, like water and fire. I enjoyed both characters and their parts, but I found Sophie's point of view more interesting.
When book started, I was so pleased and excited, because everything was so cute! Little pictures and style of writing got me. Then, it started to be quite slow and I felt like this book maybe isn't for me. You know, all that clishes, and book looked suddenly little bit too childish. But somewhere in the middle it started to be absolutely amazing and all my troubles disappeared. Well, sometimes it was predictable but it's middle grade so I think it's just okay. And the ending blew me away! The problem is, I'm ill and I can't go out so there isn't chance to buy sequel, but I hope when I will be okay I will quickly buy the next book in this series.
Well, I loved some characters in this book but also there are some I just hated.
Agatha and Sophie are gorgeous. I love the way how the author developed their personalities, how they grew during one book. How I said, they are completely different and Sophie is really snobby and selfish, but something made me love her. Even though she did horrible things and her behaviour was just awful, she has special place in my heart.
Agatha-well, I love her. She changed so much and she was always so warmhearted and kind, however she didin't look like that.
What I like the most is how the author showed each school and pupils. The way how he described Evers- like snobs, shallow and skin-deep. They cared just about their beauty and look, but they forgot about the most important thing- the goodness in their hearts.
On the other hand, Nevers were described like kids who are kind of uglies and they did bad things, but in depth of their souls there was a love and goodness and so much more. The 'bad ones' were more interesting and likeable characters in my opinion, and I loved that.
Overall I think this book is such a good choice for everyone, if you're 16 or 26. Because you are never too old for fairytales. Also, The School for good and evil shows us that there aren't just good or bad people. We are mixture of feelings and emotions, and we can't be just good or bad.
Only our acts show who we truly are.
Second time around, I found myself to be fascinated by the story all over again. My love for this book didn't fade out, I actually think I am able to appreciate everything a bit more. I have to say, once again, I adore the world Soman created, it's so interesting to read about it and find out more!
My fondness towards characters strengthened and I surprisingly love Agatha more than first time reading it. I cannot say, however, that the book is flawless, becauseI had some trouble with writing at the beginning. That said, I am aware it is probably my mistake, because I had bought translated versions(
I don't really know how to really explain my love and true passion towards this cute, cozy and meaningful series both for kids and adult than to write: I deeply love The School for Good and Evil, for it is a story that talks about good and evil in a way that makes you think,doubt, wonder and quietly gasp how incredibly smart it is.
“She had always found villains more exciting than heroes. They had ambition, passion. They made the stories happen. Villains didn't fear death. No, they wrapped themselves in death like suits of armor! As she inhaled the school's graveyard smell, Agatha felt her blood rush. For like all villains, death didn't scare her. It made her feel alive.”
I knew I will love this book even before I've read it. It looked cute and the fairytale aspect sounded interesting. I was quite sceptical because it is a middle grade story, but I didin't mind at all.
The story is told by two friends- Sophie and Agatha. They are totally different - like light and dark, like water and fire. I enjoyed both characters and their parts, but I found Sophie's point of view more interesting.
When book started, I was so pleased and excited, because everything was so cute! Little pictures and style of writing got me. Then, it started to be quite slow and I felt like this book maybe isn't for me. You know, all that clishes, and book looked suddenly little bit too childish. But somewhere in the middle it started to be absolutely amazing and all my troubles disappeared. Well, sometimes it was predictable but it's middle grade so I think it's just okay. And the ending blew me away! The problem is, I'm ill and I can't go out so there isn't chance to buy sequel, but I hope when I will be okay I will quickly buy the next book in this series.
Well, I loved some characters in this book but also there are some I just hated.
Agatha and Sophie are gorgeous. I love the way how the author developed their personalities, how they grew during one book. How I said, they are completely different and Sophie is really snobby and selfish, but something made me love her. Even though she did horrible things and her behaviour was just awful, she has special place in my heart.
Agatha-well, I love her. She changed so much and she was always so warmhearted and kind, however she didin't look like that.
What I like the most is how the author showed each school and pupils. The way how he described Evers- like snobs, shallow and skin-deep. They cared just about their beauty and look, but they forgot about the most important thing- the goodness in their hearts.
On the other hand, Nevers were described like kids who are kind of uglies and they did bad things, but in depth of their souls there was a love and goodness and so much more. The 'bad ones' were more interesting and likeable characters in my opinion, and I loved that.
Overall I think this book is such a good choice for everyone, if you're 16 or 26. Because you are never too old for fairytales. Also, The School for good and evil shows us that there aren't just good or bad people. We are mixture of feelings and emotions, and we can't be just good or bad.
Only our acts show who we truly are.
wendythegeekgoddess's review against another edition
4.0
"The school for good and evil" was definitely a fast paced action filled book that kept me hooked! The concept of this fantasy school based on Magic definitely reminds me of the Harry Potter series. The author definitely kept me interested and I love how with the beginning of every chapter the author puts a nice little illustration. The reason why I rated this book 4 stars instead of 5, however, is because the characters were all so flat and 1 dimensional! None were really realistic at all and I found myself constantly annoyed by Sophie's flat personality who, unfortunately, happens to be one of the main characters. Other than that 1 little yet highly important detail, the story itself was amazing! It was well thought out, beautifully grasped and an amazing adventure that played out like a blockbuster movie!
charlibirb's review against another edition
3.25
Cute little book. Started reading the next one, and it didn't catch me, but this first one is worth a read. Would have liked a little more depth, but overall, very fun.
eliise_talts's review against another edition
2.0
So, well, age bracket for this book is definitely wrong, because I wouldn't give it to my 12 year old child. Maybe to my 16yo, when they have developed enough critical thinking mechanisms to see pasts all the casual racism and sexism in this book that just seems to exist.
I gave it two stars because I'm reading it together with a friend and after watching the recent Netflix adaptation, we had a blast making fun of the book together. That and there were some characters in the book that made it at times somewhat enjoyable.
I gave it two stars because I'm reading it together with a friend and after watching the recent Netflix adaptation, we had a blast making fun of the book together. That and there were some characters in the book that made it at times somewhat enjoyable.
haileypassmoree's review against another edition
4.0
sophie and agatha <3
friends to enemies to lovers to friends to…
friends to enemies to lovers to friends to…
emma_jolee's review against another edition
3.0
ermmm did did they get togetha or not... #confused.. bcs they were so in love... (starting a tedros hate club)
fmmiller88's review against another edition
4.0
This is labeled a middle grade but at times reads like young adult. I felt like while reading it, it has older themes. There are a few things I did not like about it. I understand it is breaking the norms of fairy tales and is a criticism of the idea of good and evil as well as princess versus prince. I do like that it tackled that idea but there was a lot of focus on looks even towards the end where Agatha embraces her looks. It still felt like "if I look pretty, people will care what I have to say." Another issue I had is the end felt rushed where the schoolmaster lures Sophie in. It was the last 15 minutes of the book where things wrapped up too fast and it felt like "insert drama here." I felt that it was too obvious as to why Sophie was in the school for evil. I want to say it makes it seem like I didn't enjoy this story but I did. I liked that it was an origin story for fairy tales and that it flipped the idea of blanket good versus evil.
gpasse's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
This book is a little bit hard to comprehend and understand without having to reread so.e parts. Many cliff hangers throughout. Great ending.