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lydiature's review
3.0
Even though this was by far not my favorite Brian Selznick book, I still loved it with all of my heart. Very well done.
sravreads's review
5.0
How the heck does Selznick make such heartwarming stories? He gives me faith. ❤️
adri_ballantyne's review against another edition
5.0
As always Brian Selznick delivers a fun quick read with fantastic illustrations.
antlersantlers's review
3.0
I love the idea of kids being into old silent horror movies. I think this might be a good choice for someone looking for a book for a younger reader that spooks easily. It's moody and kind of spooky without being actually scary. It would make a good lap read-aloud, and I think there are a lot of cool extension activities you could do (watching silent movies, monster dress up, letter writing to a local celebrity, stamp designing, etc.).
aceartemis7's review against another edition
2.0
It's been a while since I've read this book. Seems like I didnt like it when I read it. Can't remember what the book was about though. Guess it didn't make an impression on me.
rachaelmckinnon's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
calistareads's review
4.0
Fun and Fantastic. You can see the genius of Brian Selznick. A great little mystery with some creepy. A fun little story and again, like Hugo Cabret, he is going into the movie history of the great horror movies of Old Hollywood. Lon Chaney and Wolfman are in the book. It makes me wish he had made this a much longer, involved book. it was a lot of fun set around Halloween. It was also a lovely twist at the end I didn't see coming which is a feat for a children's book. A must read for any Brian Selznick fan.
perspectives's review
5.0
How the heck does Selznick make such heartwarming stories? He gives me faith. ❤️