Emma's Rating: 4/5
Ashvini's Rating: 5/5
Emma:
First of all I loved how this book took place on a train. I cannot think of another book that took place on a moving vehicle for most of the book. There were so many features that made this book unique. But all in all I especially enjoyed the plot and how it was an adventure book mixed with plenty of surprises.
I had heard about this book from many people all who had enjoyed it. I was full of sasquatches and circus tricks and a bog woman. I have read books with characters that I felt closer to (I feel like that's more of a thing for series') but the plot made up for it. It was a bit slow paced at the beginning but I still had a fun time reading it.
I felt like as soon as you got past the big event that turns every thing around things started to get faster. I loved how near the end you get a bunch of big surprises and can't really tell whose side is the "good" side. I love reading about books that were made by Canadian authors. In my opinion the have a certain feel to them. Plus (especially in a book about traveling) you know what the author is talking about. Over all I really recommend this book to you it is such a fun book ... not to mention different from what you normally read (sort-of realistic fiction sort-of fantasy with a few mythical characters)
Ashvini:
So lately I’ve been ranting a little bit with my book
reviews so I’m going to try to be a bit more precise with this one. The
Boundless definitely started with a bang. Already when you pick up the book it
creates an authentic-like sensation.
The Boundless, in my opinion defines the genre Adventure. With many close, up-tight encounters
between the main protagonist and antagonist, this book keeps you reeling in
suspense on your toes! Kenneth Oppel
really creates a tough plot that unfolds with a bad guy that always seems to be
one step ahead! He wasn’t afraid to take risks making this book full of twists
and turns and not very “predictable” (which is a good thing, I just wanted to
clarify!)
This book also plays on many different notes of Canada’s
broad history – and it’s not just setting wise. The whole atmosphere takes you
back in time, with references to Sasquatch, European and Native contact, and the
different opinions/mindsets of the different characters. You also get the full
take on the different types of people and lifestyles way back when, because of
this book’s very diverse character set.
To tie everything off with a bow, this book had a strange
alluring sense of magic to it. A little bit of the unexplainable, which always
adds a little bit of wonder and awe to a story.
Can you guess what our next review will be on? HINTS: It's a novella written by an award winning author. Oh before I forget, you'll need to show a piece of I.D. to read on! :)
More reviews coming to a computer near you soon!
Yours Truly,
Emma and Ashvini
Hi, my name is Evan and I'm very bored right now because I don't want to do a certain geography assignment right now. I think I know you two, but I can't put my electronic finger on it. Also, I think this review (I didn't read all of it, so gag me with chopsticks if I'm wrong on this one) by Ashvini went a little out of place for a review as it seems you've been writing as if we follow each reflection in chronological order. Also, I suggest to review Will To Survive by Eric Walters in the Rule of 3 Trilogy, thanks.
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