Courtney's review
Gregor the Overlander (The Underland Chronicles: Book One)
by Suzanne Collins
Courtney's review
Gregor the Overlander (The Underland Chronicles: Book One) by Suzanne Collins
Courtney's review
rating:
recommended for: Anyone who likes...er...fantasy?
Oh, dear! I've read another children's book, haven't I? Well, if I may be so bold, I liked it a lot more than some of the so-called classics. (I'm so immature, but at least I enjoy myself!)
Though I've never really been one for the 'guy gets sucked into another world' kind of genre, this one put a spin on my thoughts. I've not enjoyed a book so much since... well, a long time. It keeps you in such connection with the characters, despite their being fictional. I especially enjoyed how, as the reader, I had to keep an eye out for it's symbolism- instead of the horribly obvious whack-you-in-the-face kind.
I love this book's widespread emotions. And why not? With all that the main characters go through; loss, betrayal, fear for their lives (a lot), war... I'd call it captivating in a very good way.
"Ares the flier, I bond to you.
Our life and death are one, we two.
In dark, in flame, in war, in strife,
I save you as I save my life."
"Gregor the human, I bon...more
Though I've never really been one for the 'guy gets sucked into another world' kind of genre, this one put a spin on my thoughts. I've not enjoyed a book so much since... well, a long time. It keeps you in such connection with the characters, despite their being fictional. I especially enjoyed how, as the reader, I had to keep an eye out for it's symbolism- instead of the horribly obvious whack-you-in-the-face kind.
I love this book's widespread emotions. And why not? With all that the main characters go through; loss, betrayal, fear for their lives (a lot), war... I'd call it captivating in a very good way.
"Ares the flier, I bond to you.
Our life and death are one, we two.
In dark, in flame, in war, in strife,
I save you as I save my life."
"Gregor the human, I bon...more
