Author: Ransom Riggs
Genre: Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Mystery
Rating: 3/5
Verdict: A novel that starts out interesting and bizarre, but a tad too long and disappointing when it ends!
Synopsis:
A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs.
A horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.
This is my second YA novel in a row. I found the start to be quite intriguing and creepy/bizarre exactly how it was supposed to be. I really loved the plot - that there are special species in the human race, the "peculiars" who have strange abilities including time travel. The pictures throughout the book were super cool and the visual effects added to the charming storyline. It was great until the point when Jacob goes to Wales to dig up his grandfather's past. After that, the story was all over the place during the second half. There were really no twists and turns nor any suspenses except for the one with Dr.Golan. I took a really long time to get through the second half of the book and I found myself struggling to stay interested. I was happy to just finish the book.
It wasn't as spine chilling nor was there anything related to horror. It was just bizarre at best but fails to live up to its expectations. But this was my first peek into the world of fantasy, I think I will give a few more books in this genre a shot before deciding if its my cup of tea!
Genre: Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Mystery
Rating: 3/5
Verdict: A novel that starts out interesting and bizarre, but a tad too long and disappointing when it ends!
Synopsis:
A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs.
A horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.
This is my second YA novel in a row. I found the start to be quite intriguing and creepy/bizarre exactly how it was supposed to be. I really loved the plot - that there are special species in the human race, the "peculiars" who have strange abilities including time travel. The pictures throughout the book were super cool and the visual effects added to the charming storyline. It was great until the point when Jacob goes to Wales to dig up his grandfather's past. After that, the story was all over the place during the second half. There were really no twists and turns nor any suspenses except for the one with Dr.Golan. I took a really long time to get through the second half of the book and I found myself struggling to stay interested. I was happy to just finish the book.
It wasn't as spine chilling nor was there anything related to horror. It was just bizarre at best but fails to live up to its expectations. But this was my first peek into the world of fantasy, I think I will give a few more books in this genre a shot before deciding if its my cup of tea!
