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3,5 stars really. I have not read the previous books in the series, but I was able to enjoy the book anyway. I think the translation was fine.
I enjoyed this book. I liked the premise, the main character, the word play, the illustrations, the humor etc. I am a huge fan of books on books.
I gave this 3.5 stars because this was a case of too much of a good thing. I think if the book had been 100 - 150 pages shorter, it would have been perfect. To me, it was a bit like loving chocolate mousse then ...more
I enjoyed this book. I liked the premise, the main character, the word play, the illustrations, the humor etc. I am a huge fan of books on books.
I gave this 3.5 stars because this was a case of too much of a good thing. I think if the book had been 100 - 150 pages shorter, it would have been perfect. To me, it was a bit like loving chocolate mousse then ...more
I luvvvv this crazy book about a city full of books =) the narrator is an aspiring author, and he is a dinosaur, so it's another plus point! =D The writer's imagination seemed to get no ends, secondhand bookshops, old antiquarian, book catacombs, secret society, bookhunters, and the mysterious shadow king, the king of the catacomb. it's a mixture of China Mieville and Neil Gaiman. Crazy, hilarious, funny and adventurous.
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A delightful read for anyone who loves books and isn't afraid of their childish side.
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Aug 12, 2021
Deedee
marked it as to-read
IL: UG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 34.0
Jan 07, 2010
Tracyene
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Kami Smith
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Nov 17, 2012
Bettina Cruz
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Rebecca Manery
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Sep 10, 2015
Natasha
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Mar 21, 2017
Cheryl
marked it as consider-reading
May 17, 2018
Soelo
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May 10, 2020
Keeley
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