Happy Halloween dear readers It's not like I'm doing anything I just thught that I should at least make this introduction a little bit longer than it was supposed to be.Anyway this week I read the third book and the finale of Beyond The Spiderwick series.It is written by Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi and was published in the year of 2009
The High and Low
.The book focuses more on the characters than the first two books
.The story feels more compact
.The authors should have made the divorce a bigger issue
Quick Summary
Nick's father and Charlene is on the verge of diorcing.To talk things out they decided to see a counselor.Unfortunately it gets worse.Nick,Jules,Laurie,Jared,Simon and Mallory are trying to find out the thing that the giants were supposed to destroyed with no avail until the find out that large sinkholes keep appering around the city.Nick gets suspicious and decided to investagate.Nick who remembered that Jack left something for him so he decided to go to the back of his house there he found Taloa in Jack's Kiddie pool with two of her sister.Taloa asked Nick to take her .........................................That's all I'm going to say.
The Conclusion
Truthfully I somewhat enjoyed this book more than its predecessor.The book managed to show Nick,Laurie and Jules while showing Jared,Simon and Mallory enough.This is a very short book but it managed to control the characters to appear impotant while not overshadowing Nick.The story also felt more compact.The story had more range to show.Nick showed more of his expressions.The story gave a story that are far more adventurous and entertainig that i had expected the only thing that I wanted to complain was on how little did Nick's Father and Charlene played a part in the story.I just thought that they should hae been more important.
Rating:8 out of 10
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Igraine The Brave
Yes I'm still reading children books.If you're wondering when will I start reading young adult book I can assure you that I will give a review for a young adult book in two weeks I've been searching for this book for quite awhile and luckily last week managed to find it but unfortunately i have to wait two more weeks until I can get the money so please bear with me.This week I decided to rampage my little sister's shelf once again.I found this book on the corner of the shelves which she usually puts books that she is going to throw away.Of course I was not going to let her throw the book away and finally here we are.Igraine The Brave is a book written by Cornelia Funke(The author of Inkworld triology).It was published in 2007.,
The High and Low
.Great Illustration
.The story was simply too bland
Quick Summary
Igraine always dreamt on becoming a real knight.She hopes on fighting dragons,saving people and having adventures.On her birthday her parents decided to make an armor for her as a birthday present. Unfortunately they made a little mistake and accidentally turned themselves into pigs.At the same tie an evil wizard named Osmund the Greedy is trying to take take the singing books(One of the reasons on why Igraine parents are so powerful)Igraine is forced to go searchfor a giant hair before it's too late.......................That's all I can tell.
The Conclusion
As you know I wasn't that fond of the Inkworld triology series.It was solid but that's it.If you still remember the aspect that I praised most is the character especially Elinor.Igraine The Brave is simply too bland.The story is simply undistinguished,the characters were likable but the author never made the characters more special but then again the only special character in Inkworld triology was Elinor.I know I'm being quite hard here but truthfully In time like this kids don't like to read books anymore say if a kid decided to give this hobby a chance and pick this book do you think that the kid will come back for seconds.I know that every person has their opinion but to me I simply feel that the author simply failed to make the story interesing and charming.
Rating:5 out of 10
The High and Low
.Great Illustration
.The story was simply too bland
Quick Summary
Igraine always dreamt on becoming a real knight.She hopes on fighting dragons,saving people and having adventures.On her birthday her parents decided to make an armor for her as a birthday present. Unfortunately they made a little mistake and accidentally turned themselves into pigs.At the same tie an evil wizard named Osmund the Greedy is trying to take take the singing books(One of the reasons on why Igraine parents are so powerful)Igraine is forced to go searchfor a giant hair before it's too late.......................That's all I can tell.
The Conclusion
As you know I wasn't that fond of the Inkworld triology series.It was solid but that's it.If you still remember the aspect that I praised most is the character especially Elinor.Igraine The Brave is simply too bland.The story is simply undistinguished,the characters were likable but the author never made the characters more special but then again the only special character in Inkworld triology was Elinor.I know I'm being quite hard here but truthfully In time like this kids don't like to read books anymore say if a kid decided to give this hobby a chance and pick this book do you think that the kid will come back for seconds.I know that every person has their opinion but to me I simply feel that the author simply failed to make the story interesing and charming.
Rating:5 out of 10
Monday, October 22, 2012
A Series Of Unfortunate Events:The Bad Beginning
Yes lately I have been reading simple/kids book with the exception of last week.Actually I felt tired on how generic the young adult section had become.Almost every book is a mirror between Twilight,Hunger Games or The Mortal Instruments series.Yes most of them are at least decent but you can seriously get tired of it so you may find me either reading Adult or Semi Children book for a while unless I find great Young Adult book that is.Oh have you all read The Casual Vacancy by J K Rowling I actually bought the book on the first day but since some critics didn't like it too much i decided to read other book first If you have read the book I would appreciate your comment on the book.Enough about me and let us continueA Series Of Unfortunate Events:The Bad Beginning is a book written by Lemony Snicket.It is the first book of the 13 part series.
The High and Low
.The book has great interesting details
.The characters are likable
.The story seems to be somewhat undistinguished(You will undestand on why I used undistinguished if you read the book)
Quick summary
The story tells a sad tale about the misfortune of three kids named Violet,Klaus and Sunny.They are three kind,smart and especially resourceful kids who lived in a mansion with their loving parents.One day their hoouse were burnt and their parets died because of the tragic incident.According to their parents will they were supposed to live with their closest relatives until Violet turns 18 and can use their parents.After a while Mr Poe(a friend of their parents0found out that a man named Count Olaf lived not to far from their home and he was supposed to be a far away cousins of their parents so ofcourse the children had to stay with him.The children tried to do their best living in Count Olaf's house but he was simply too cruel to them.Letting them stay in a dirty room with a spoiled mattress.he also gave them unreasonable chores.the only bright thing they could find was Count Olaf kind neighbour Justice Strauss....................................That's all for now
The conclusion
Truthfully this isn't my book.This book actually belongs to my little brother's friend who accidentally left it there while playing with my brother and since you know that recently I have been saving money I decided to read it and yes I did get his permission.Anyway I found the book to be simply charming with it's narrative story and quirky character.Yes I even liked Count Olaf.The author's narrative story proved to be fresh and delightful.Unfortunately the story was simply unmemorable compared to the greatness of its narration and character.Truthfully I would have to say that this book is pretty depressing but then again maybe that is the reason that made the book so relatable.
Rating:7 out of 10
The High and Low
.The book has great interesting details
.The characters are likable
.The story seems to be somewhat undistinguished(You will undestand on why I used undistinguished if you read the book)
Quick summary
The story tells a sad tale about the misfortune of three kids named Violet,Klaus and Sunny.They are three kind,smart and especially resourceful kids who lived in a mansion with their loving parents.One day their hoouse were burnt and their parets died because of the tragic incident.According to their parents will they were supposed to live with their closest relatives until Violet turns 18 and can use their parents.After a while Mr Poe(a friend of their parents0found out that a man named Count Olaf lived not to far from their home and he was supposed to be a far away cousins of their parents so ofcourse the children had to stay with him.The children tried to do their best living in Count Olaf's house but he was simply too cruel to them.Letting them stay in a dirty room with a spoiled mattress.he also gave them unreasonable chores.the only bright thing they could find was Count Olaf kind neighbour Justice Strauss....................................That's all for now
The conclusion
Truthfully this isn't my book.This book actually belongs to my little brother's friend who accidentally left it there while playing with my brother and since you know that recently I have been saving money I decided to read it and yes I did get his permission.Anyway I found the book to be simply charming with it's narrative story and quirky character.Yes I even liked Count Olaf.The author's narrative story proved to be fresh and delightful.Unfortunately the story was simply unmemorable compared to the greatness of its narration and character.Truthfully I would have to say that this book is pretty depressing but then again maybe that is the reason that made the book so relatable.
Rating:7 out of 10
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