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Web ID: 12621086Horrible writing from an outdated writer
Jesus, I know this is a kids book but the writing is just terrible. To think that she went from HP to this is sad, granted after reading a few of her “crime” novels I am not surprised. She has lost, pickup some Stephen King if you want to read a real writer. Or some Scott Lynch if you want a better world builder.
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Huge Disappointment
Alright, I had high hopes for this one and to be very honest - I was sorely disappointed. Initially as I started reading I was super excited! The writing style, the format and the pacing reminded me so much of the Harry Potter series that I was tricked into believing this was going to be another J.K. Rowling hit. It was not. After the first few chapters, I found myself bored and not even slightly invested in any of the characters. They all felt underdeveloped and one-dimensional, plus everything felt so dragged out that by the end of the book I felt like I put more effort into reading it than the author did writing it. Worst of all, I think Rowling really missed the mark with the introduction and development of the Ickabog, and that she didn’t do the creature any justice in the end. Plus, if I ever have to read the word “bornded” again…my fist might hit the person standing closest to me. Really? Bornded? However, one thing I really did appreciate about The Ickabog was how it came to life during the pandemic to give children something new to do during lockdown. The best thing about the book is the featured illustrations from children across the U.S. and Canada. I also will admit that - if anything - I did appreciate that the overall message of the story reinforced that being both kind and true is very important…I just really didn’t like her methods in getting the message across. Not one bit.
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The Ickabog is a Timeless Tale
Written in a fairytale style, the Ickabog can be read on a couple of different levels. It's entertaining as a young adult selection but also can be read as a reflection of today's political times. It's an easy read and definitely worth your time.
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A Fairy Tale Lovers Fairy Tale
The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling is a throwback to the fairy tales of a different era. A slowly building, slightly repetitive, descriptive tale with characters that become increasingly heroic or villainous as the story progresses. The Ickabog would be a delightful bedtime read and will leave kids wondering what will happen next. If you are expecting Harry Potter, this isn't it, but still a lovely story.
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Very good page turner, suspense and action
So amazing, finished in a day. Five stars BUY IT NOW
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A wonderful story for all ages
I bought this book a while ago and the chapters are short (clearly written for younger kids). If you read JK Rowlings on her own story, it was one for her kids that she never finished and they all loved and remembered. At first, I must admit, I was not impressed but I had only read maybe two chapters. I assumed since it was a kids story that it would be simple and lack depth. I assumed I would know how the whole story would play out. I was very wrong. I was immersed in a wonderful for story that even taught me valuable lessons. It is a work that everyone, young and old should read. Well worth it and worth multiple reads. Can’t wait to read it to my nieces and nephews
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A great book
I started reading this to my 10 yrs old and then my 14 yrs old got very involved as well. That just tells you how captivating the story is. It introduces political and social justice in a way that kids can easily understand and relate to. As a parent reading it to my kids, I absolutely enjoyed it.
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Entertaining middle school story, albeit a little
This story will never overtake the Harry Potter popularity, but it can stand on its own for an entertaining middle school story, albeit a little dark. An imaginary world called Cornucopia is led by King Fred and his assistants Spittleworth and Flapoon. Everyone in the kingdom seems happy and contented, even though there is a monster known as Ickabog who eats humans. The king and his friends go hunting for Ickabog, an event that leads to major changes in the world of Cornucopia and its subjects. Years pass, despair and unhappiness abound, until four children step up and make a difference. The story got a little frustrating for me with all the evil and darkness allowed to exist by human stupidity, but the target audience of children will probably love it. I enjoyed the inclusion of pictures from the book drawn by children who first read the free story online during the COVID lockdown of 2020.
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