So I mentioned in an earlier post that I wanted to have more of a structure for my book reviews and I looked around at the blogs that I am following and found that I really liked how Sierra @ Yearning to Read set up her reviews. They are easy to understand and they cover all the aspects of the book from its structure to its enjoyability. So I am going to do my review today using the same structure.
| The Name Of This Book Is Secret By:Pseudonymous Bosch |
Summary-
The story starts when real-estate agent for the dead named Gloria finds a mysterious box in a magician's house called, The Symphony of Smells, and gives it to Cass and her substitute grandfathers. Cass is an outcast misfit in her school until she stumbles across another misfit, Max-Ernest, who talks too much and has divorced parents but who are still living in the same house.
Cass and Max-Ernest become collaborators and investigate the dead magician's - Pietro Bergamo - house only to get caught by a young couple; but not before they find a mysterious journal hidden in a secret room.
(From wikipedia)
My Thoughts-
I've been wanting to read this book for a while now and was excited to finally get it from the library!
This book is really cute! It is a juvenile book and so the writing style was almost to easy for me to enjoy but I still did! The plot was interesting and involved Ancient Egyptian Mythology!!! (I love Ancient Egypt!) *Smile*
Another thing that I enjoy in lots of books that was amplified in this book is the whole idea of 'don't read about this secret' 'it will put you in danger' sort of thing. I think that style is cute and enjoyable to read about!
Character Notes-
Cassie is a 'misfit' at school and she always predicts disasters. (few of which actually happen) Max-Earnest is fed up with trying to find a joke that is funny. N. D. Wilson said on his website that one of the things you want to do when creating a character is to give them a certain trait that is unique to them, such as liking beetles or disliking paintings. Any quirky trait that defines your character. Max-Earnest's is lame jokes, Cass's is being a survivalist. I personally don't think that those were the best or most realistic choices to go with. I mean survivalist? It just doesn't seem that likely. But back to Cass. She did a great job with the talents given her and did her best to make it work. The "collaborating" between Cass and Max is cute and their friendship is unique and interesting.
Story Notes-
Overall this book's writing style was really easy for me to read, (it was a juvenile reading level) but the story was cute and I am looking forward to reading sequel!
Summing It Up-
This is a sweet book! The characters developed very little throughout the book but I was satisfied that they did at all! I loved the touch of Egypt that Bosch added to the book and overall I enjoyed it! 3/5 Stars.
For The Parents-
This is a section that I won't need to use very often since the books that I read and review are usually for a younger age group then that which Sierra reviews, but just so you all know it is here and I will use it when needed!
What do you think of the new (borrowed) setup? Let me know in the comments!
2 comments:
Hey dear. This sounds so good!! And the set up is wonderful (though it is exactly like Sierra's, just a heads up) have you read Crispin and the Cross of Lead by Avi? those are super good ( I know you're into Avi now)
Thanks for the comment! Ya at the top of this post I said how I was going to try out Sierra's format for a while and see how it worked. Good job noticing!!!! :)
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