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Naomi Novik creates a richly layered world that is full of magic and satisfyingly reminiscent of fairy tales. The dynamic characters and intricate plot elevates Uprooted from just a story to something more like a legend.
If you want to get lost in a good book, you can't go wrong with this one. ...more
If you want to get lost in a good book, you can't go wrong with this one. ...more
Mar 10, 2017
Sam
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This is more of a high-3 stars rather than a full 4 star read, but I liked it enough to give it the bump. It took me a while to get through this one, and I'm not really sure why. The world Novik has built is rich and detailed, but it never fully sucked me in.
In the beginning of this novel, I definitely got hints of Beauty and the Beast, but with enough differences to keep things interesting. It pretty quickly veers away from retelling territory into its own unique and very detailed plot. I like ...more
In the beginning of this novel, I definitely got hints of Beauty and the Beast, but with enough differences to keep things interesting. It pretty quickly veers away from retelling territory into its own unique and very detailed plot. I like ...more
Beautiful and evocative, with a kick-ass heroine who won't take no for an answer.
Did it have some issues? Yes - the development of the relationship at the centre of the book was a bit abrupt. Did I still love it very much and do I still think that this is a definite reread in the future? Oh yes I do. I loved every minute I spent with it. ...more
Did it have some issues? Yes - the development of the relationship at the centre of the book was a bit abrupt. Did I still love it very much and do I still think that this is a definite reread in the future? Oh yes I do. I loved every minute I spent with it. ...more
What an amazingly unique, deep, magical, beautifully written book! The World building is so thorough that I wanted to submerse myself in it every chance I got.
Nov 06, 2015
Jen
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Krista
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Whitney
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Dec 29, 2015
Natasha
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Feb 10, 2020
Paula S
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it was amazing
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May 21, 2016
Mary Beth
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Jun 08, 2016
Rachel
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Jun 26, 2016
Deidre
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Oct 15, 2016
Lynda
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May 26, 2017
Chinook
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Jun 08, 2017
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Oct 23, 2018
Elizabeth Stultz
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Dec 24, 2018
Isabell
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it was amazing
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Dec 30, 2018
Sim
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Jul 08, 2020
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