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More like 2.5 stars. The writing seemed dumbed down, maybe younger readers would like it better. I couldn't stand Sofia, by the end of the book I literally wanted to hurt her, spoiled little girl. The story didn't really take off until the last 100 pages. I hear the next one is better, I'll give it a try. It just seemed like the author tried too hard.
Very disappointing read. It had some good ideas and a lot of potential, but the writing style was distractingly juvenile. I was reminded of my writing style from middle school! I would not have finished this book if a friend hadn't loaned it to me--I felt obligated to finish it, and finally did today, but it felt like a chore! I rarely dislike books this much and maybe it's just because I have recently finished some excellently written books (I just discovered Ursula K. Le Guin!). This book real...
My initial reaction to this book -- that some of the ideas were original but that the writing was decidedly sub-par -- was unfortunately accurate. Tick and the other characters never quite ring true as people; Tick is a stereotype of a geeky kid, and the other characters come off as flat. The dialog often struck me as stilted. This is particularly the case with Paul, whose "chill" manner of speaking and awkward slang seems to be Dashner's effort to remind the reader that Paul is from California....
Reviewed by Voracious Reader for TeensReadToo.comCan you solve the mystery? James Dashner's first story in his new THE 13TH REALITY series, THE JOURNAL OF CURIOUS LETTERS, revolves mainly around a young boy named Atticus (or "Tick" as he likes to be called). Tick's adventure begins when he arrives home to find a cryptic letter giving him riddles on something that is supposedly going to save the lives of people around him. Intrigued, he begins his investigation, and, gaining a few friends along t...
Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tick, real name Atticus Higginbottom (reminds me of Longbottom from Harry Potter), is a thirteen year old really smart boy, that one day gets a strange letter. After he doesn't burn the letter he receives 12 clues and gets to see, meet and do crazy things. It was quiet entertaining and I felt that it was a story I could read with my kids, because this is a story where the parents aren't dead or just ignored, they help and I think to work as a team is so important in a family. So
This book was fun! I don't really understand how Quantum Physics works, but the author seemed to do a good job of explaining it and integrating a challenging scientific topic into the basis of the story. This book introduces the main character, "Tick" Atticus Higginbottom, and his journey to become a "Realitant" who travels to different realities. I was pleasantly surprised by Tick's close relationship with his father. In many other children's novels, I am frustrated when the main characters do
As abvious from the rating, I didn't like this one that much. As I said in one of my status updates, if I were the sort to abandon books I probably would've abandoned this one.It's not a terrible book. It's got a decent enough story and some cool ideas that can be played around with - though none which are particularly original, as this is hardly the first book to deal with alternate realities.I think my biggest problem was just with the writing - maybe it was just a little too juvenile. I mean,...
4.5 stars.I absolutely loved this book. After reading The Maze Runner, I was expecting something just as well-written but not quite as interesting (since I absolutely adore the Maze Runner series, and I never expected something could be even half as good), but my expectations were luckily not met at all. Being a very committed fan of quantum physics myself, I couldn’t help but absolutely love the world-building, since the idea of multiple realities that make up the “multiverse” really draws me i...
Something I really liked about this book, beside the fact that it was very fun and adventurous, was that the main character (who was really smart, not perfect, and completely likable) told his dad about things that were going on when he started getting letters from "Master George." His dad was not handsome, overweight, in fact, and nothing remarkable except he really loved and trusted his young son. And his son really loved him too. And I just loved that! In the Harry Potter and other children's...
Everything is boring to my 11 year old daughter. "Why don't you read a book?" I say to her. "Reading is boring." So when I picked up The 13th Reality, I was hoping she'd like it. Well, I found myself reading it with her, just as anxious to find out what happened next in the book. The characters are vibrant and endearing. Names like Atticus Higgenbottom, Norbert, Mistress Jane, Mr. Chu, still stand out in my mind. Strange letters, complex riddles, and the new reality were all captivating. Author
I finished it last night (after all of my family beat me to it and I started before all of them...) and it was a great book! I feel like it got the best towards the last few chapters, and I can't wait for the next one to come out!I love the fact that they're short chapters (usually 5-6 pages long) and it makes it seem like I'm reading a whole lot quicker than I actually am. Along with that, I love all of the twists and turns that the book brings in each chapter. Each character is original in its...
Upfront, I have to say that fantasy is not my genre of choice. However, overall, I quite enjoyed this book. The storyline kept my interest and I thought the characters were quite memorable. I especially loved Mothball. As I read, I kept thinking this could be made into an exciting movie. Even though, as a parent, I appreciated Tick's relationship with his dad, I'm not sure it is all that true to life for most 12-13 year old boys. I'm thinking that maybe a lot of middle-schoolers might not identi...
This is one of the best books for young people I've read in a very long time. I love how Tick is proactive, and gets done what he needs to get done. He's not a perfect kid, but he does his best, and that's what makes him so endearing. And another thing, I absolutely adore that he gets along with his dad. So many young adult books portray grown ups, and especially parents as incompetent foolish nincompoops who would sooner grate their fingers off with a cheese grater than help their children thro...
Atticus Higginbottom, age 13, has lived a relatively calm life in Deer Park, Washington--that is, until he receives a very odd letter all the way from Alaska, asking for his help with a very special task.And so Tick's bravery, endurance, trust and logic skills are put to the ultimate test, as he tries to solve 12 clues that the writer of the first letter, M.G, has sent to him in a variety of ways, and by a variety of people.Will Tick solve the 12 clues in time? Can he even survive, as numerous s...
So I loved The Maze Runner series and couldn't wait to start on this one. I am so glad I did. I loved this book! The letters with the riddles tripped me up at first because they were way confusing and I had to read them several times. By the 3rd letter, I was getting the idea and actually figured out the clue by myself right away. The characters themselves were great. Sophia might actually be my favorite. I love how sassy and tough she is. The plot idea of parallel worlds was interesting and I c...
I enjoyed this a lot. It was one of my best read growing up, and I felt nostalgic reading this.It tells about a usual boy who suddenly got a letter with clues and riddles that when solved, would opened a whole new reality (HA! Pun intended!!).Writing style was easy and funny, the plot was unique and exciting, the main character's a nerdy, smart cinnamon roll with a supportive and loving family (which was wholesome!). It got boring in the middle, but it did get better and I see many many great po...
I picked this up the other day and read it in just a day or two. I thought it was pretty fun, and there were a couple of things I did really like about it. Specifically, I liked it that the kid having this exciting secret adventure decided that he needed to talk to his dad about it. I think too often kids' books portray parents as dull people who squelch fun. So I was happy as the kid's secret adventure turned into the kid's adventure with his dad. That said, the author used too many silly simil...
I started reading this after my teenage son became absolutely hooked on this series. I gave it a try based on his enthusiasm. The tone was similar to Fablehaven except with a sci-fi twist based on quantum physics instead of magic. The main character Tick was well developed. I loved his dad and how he supported his son instead of disbelieved him. The other side characters were good. The Italian girl Sophia was a hoot. It also reminded me a little of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Pacing and ten...
I would say four and a half stars, but since you can't do that, I'll settle with four. (I can't wait for the sequel, if there is one, but it feels like there will, and should be.)SPOILERS AHEAD!For starters, something that made this book so good, is that I loved all the characters. (Yep, ALL the characters.) I loved Tick, how he was clever, he wondered, he wasn't perfect, but he was something. I really admire Tick. And I like how he told his dad straight away. Actually Edgar Higginbottom was one...