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Greengrove Castle
Hard Cover. Remainder. General wear to edges of jacket.
159 pages, Hardcover
First published March 18, 2004
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May 29, 2019
2.25 Stars
Now before I say anything else, I know this is a children's book. I know that sometimes stories have to be simple, and plot devices, character actions and certain events have to be extremely convenient. However, I've read many wonderful children stories (some are my personal favourites) that while simple and predictable, are magical and artistic as well. So just because I wasn't the intended audience, will not mean that I won't be critiquing this book fairly and harshly. The story lacked creativity, the characters lacked any type of personalities, their actions and dialogue was questionable at best, and the writing was extremely dry. Any attempts of throwing in a twist was swept aside by the huge bold capital letters of foreshadowing that took place every other line. The only surviving grace about the book is the world-building, which I admit was very unique and fascinating, and I would love to know a lot more about the history of the land, and the reasons behind the fall of the kingdom. At parts, the first half of the story was ok, decent in fact. But as soon as they reached Greengrove castle it became almost unbearable to read. I would only recommend this to young children, as an introduction to the dystopian genre. Otherwise not really worth the read.
Now before I say anything else, I know this is a children's book. I know that sometimes stories have to be simple, and plot devices, character actions and certain events have to be extremely convenient. However, I've read many wonderful children stories (some are my personal favourites) that while simple and predictable, are magical and artistic as well. So just because I wasn't the intended audience, will not mean that I won't be critiquing this book fairly and harshly. The story lacked creativity, the characters lacked any type of personalities, their actions and dialogue was questionable at best, and the writing was extremely dry. Any attempts of throwing in a twist was swept aside by the huge bold capital letters of foreshadowing that took place every other line. The only surviving grace about the book is the world-building, which I admit was very unique and fascinating, and I would love to know a lot more about the history of the land, and the reasons behind the fall of the kingdom. At parts, the first half of the story was ok, decent in fact. But as soon as they reached Greengrove castle it became almost unbearable to read. I would only recommend this to young children, as an introduction to the dystopian genre. Otherwise not really worth the read.
October 1, 2012
The world order has disintegrated and, at least in a certain small corner of the globe, society has re-established itself around 39 castles.
Eleanor Conway is selected by the mysterious Castle Seven to be trained in the arts of nobility for a trip from Clearhart Castle to Greengrove Castle.
Given beautiful dresses and polished manners, she realises almost too late that there's more to the venture than simply establshing cordial relations with Greengrove. Far more anyway than some ofthe Seven are making out.
Nice twists: should have seen them coming. Especially with all those warnings in Eleanor's training: TRUST NO ONE!
Eleanor Conway is selected by the mysterious Castle Seven to be trained in the arts of nobility for a trip from Clearhart Castle to Greengrove Castle.
Given beautiful dresses and polished manners, she realises almost too late that there's more to the venture than simply establshing cordial relations with Greengrove. Far more anyway than some ofthe Seven are making out.
Nice twists: should have seen them coming. Especially with all those warnings in Eleanor's training: TRUST NO ONE!
February 18, 2013
I liked the main character, she was quiet and hard-working and brave in the face of danger.I found Anderson annoying and knew right away he wasn't what he seemed. The story was well written but very simple.However, it did get more exciting and the characters began to come to life in the last 60 or so pages,for a children's novel it was a good book.Not the best but a nice little read.I also look forward to reading more.
September 30, 2016
Nice simple read for a children's book.
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