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nikischoondergang's review against another edition
3.0
Ik lees het voor aan mijn Harry Potter fan en dat was in het begin echt volhouden. Maar na een kwart zitten we er in en willen we heel graag weten hoe het afloopt. Op naar het volgende deel!
kcup's review against another edition
2.0
There was a lot going on in this book and I think because of that, the whole thing was overwhelming. The beginning of the book had me hooked- there was interesting character development and initial questions that I was hoping would be answered. However, by the middle of the book, it got a little crazy and there were so many new things happening, that many questions were never answered and new things popped up that were not addressed. Of course, this allows sequels to be developed so that you must read on to get these answers, but I don't think I need to read further. I think the book had enormous potential, it just lost itself along the way.
lovinpages's review against another edition
3.0
Op zich een leuk boek. Een fantasierijk verhaal. Het voelde alleen erg rommelig. Er zijn zoveel elementen in dit boek gestopt, dat het erg verwarrend is. Bovendien herken je vaak dingen terug uit andere bekende series, zoals Harry Potter. Wat mij het gevoel gaf dat het niet zo origineel was. Eigenlijk pas in de laatste paar bladzijden, wordt het verhaal wat duidelijker. Maar dan heb je er al 350 pagina’s op zitten.
Het is alsof de schrijver zóveel ideeën had en dat allemaal in 1 boek heeft gestopt. Wat het wel erg veel maakt. Bovendien merkte ik in de laatste bladzijden ineens op dat het gehele boek zich in maar net 2 dagen afspeelt…
Kortom; leuke ideeën, fantasierijk is het zeker. Maar iets teveel bij elkaar geraapt voor mij.
Het is alsof de schrijver zóveel ideeën had en dat allemaal in 1 boek heeft gestopt. Wat het wel erg veel maakt. Bovendien merkte ik in de laatste bladzijden ineens op dat het gehele boek zich in maar net 2 dagen afspeelt…
Kortom; leuke ideeën, fantasierijk is het zeker. Maar iets teveel bij elkaar geraapt voor mij.
farsotstein's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable but unnecessary long. It felt like 3 books combined into one.
merel24's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
derurgia's review against another edition
3.0
Aun estoy indecisa entre 3 o 3.5 estrellas.
El libro me engancho mucho en un comienzo, la verdad es que la primera mitad me la pase bomba pero llegando a la mitad del libro algo me paso y me costaba mucho avanzar, me aburría un montón cuando lo tomaba y me planteé en un momento abandonarlo, pero llegando a la parte final nuevamente le pude agarrar el ritmo.
Me gusto mucho el desenlace, el conflicto principal queda bien cerrado aunque obviamente da pie a una continuación. No estoy segura aun si seguir con los siguientes libros de la saga, el tiempo lo dirá.
Aun así creo que es muy buen libro de literatura infantil que yo hubiera amado a mis 12/13 años, lo recomiendo mucho
El libro me engancho mucho en un comienzo, la verdad es que la primera mitad me la pase bomba pero llegando a la mitad del libro algo me paso y me costaba mucho avanzar, me aburría un montón cuando lo tomaba y me planteé en un momento abandonarlo, pero llegando a la parte final nuevamente le pude agarrar el ritmo.
Me gusto mucho el desenlace, el conflicto principal queda bien cerrado aunque obviamente da pie a una continuación. No estoy segura aun si seguir con los siguientes libros de la saga, el tiempo lo dirá.
Aun así creo que es muy buen libro de literatura infantil que yo hubiera amado a mis 12/13 años, lo recomiendo mucho
elisereadsnovels's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
NOT SPOILER FREE
Dragon's Green is a joy to read with a writing style that reminded me of why I fell in love with reading in the first place. Throughout the story Thomas gave plenty of clever hints to allude to the importance of books and last editions in a way that could be understood by young readers. My favourite by far is the set up for Laura Wilde's series to become a last edition. Thomas does a great job of capturing the childish and fun feeling of magic while still giving it
reasonable limitations.
If I didn't know it was the first book of a series I would've easily realized it was while reading it. It's greatest flaw is probably that it's so clearly a set up for the rest of the series. It's mostly just a book of worldbuilding with not much in the way of plot and the problems are solved with quite a bit of ease.
A great book for young readers, something I'm looking forward to reading with my niece.
Memorable Quote(s):
"You knocked on my door, which means you must have some questions. People without questions do not go knocking on strange doors." pg. 234
Started: Sunday July 14 2024
Finished: Saturday July 27 2024
Dragon's Green is a joy to read with a writing style that reminded me of why I fell in love with reading in the first place. Throughout the story Thomas gave plenty of clever hints to allude to the importance of books and last editions in a way that could be understood by young readers. My favourite by far is the set up for Laura Wilde's series to become a last edition. Thomas does a great job of capturing the childish and fun feeling of magic while still giving it
reasonable limitations.
If I didn't know it was the first book of a series I would've easily realized it was while reading it. It's greatest flaw is probably that it's so clearly a set up for the rest of the series. It's mostly just a book of worldbuilding with not much in the way of plot and the problems are solved with quite a bit of ease.
A great book for young readers, something I'm looking forward to reading with my niece.
Memorable Quote(s):
"You knocked on my door, which means you must have some questions. People without questions do not go knocking on strange doors." pg. 234
Started: Sunday July 14 2024
Finished: Saturday July 27 2024
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Physical abuse
8tr's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love it
maria_ary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
estanceveyrac's review against another edition
DNF chapter 5.
This book has a sense of whimsy that is vaguely enticing, but I can't take anymore book about how all the adults are somehow evil, bad & ignorant whilst the children are good. I'm just too tired for this.
This book has a sense of whimsy that is vaguely enticing, but I can't take anymore book about how all the adults are somehow evil, bad & ignorant whilst the children are good. I'm just too tired for this.