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Storie da leggere con la luce accesa by Chris Priestley

fantasmariana's review against another edition

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4.0

Un libro infantil que va de menos a más en la intensidad de sus historias. Me gustaron las referencias a autores clásicos y que todos los protagonistas de los cuentos fueran más bien desagradables y no los típicos niños súper buenos, puros y bien portados que vencen al mal. Incluso Robert, quien es el hilo conductor del libro, es un chico más bien sangrón. Mi historia favorita fue "La hermana Verónica" sobre una monja cruel a la que le espera un destino macabro. En segundo lugar me quedo con "El niño de los susurros", un relato sobre muertes misteriosas ligadas a un ser "fantasmal". Este es el tipo de libros que hubiera amado cuando era niña. Puntos extra por las ilustraciones de David Roberts que me hicieron pensar en el estilo de Edward Gorey.

halcyon_rising's review against another edition

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4.0

I picked this book up from my local library, searching for a spooky, easy read. I must say, I got exactly that!

While my age is a little bit, and then some, above the targetted age group, I very much managed to enjoy this book, which features 10 short stories told by a guest to 2 younger children at an Inn. In the end, it all comes together into a creepy conclusion. Don't read right before bedtime when you're young. ;)

amy_da1sy's review against another edition

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3.0

Not as good as the first one

ellie_ofc's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kmm0424's review against another edition

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

richard_farley1976's review against another edition

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4.0

The story develops when a mystery sailor visits the childrens inn, when their father has left to get them help whilst they are ill. The sailor tells them stories to pass the time and this leads to an interesting twist at the end. i really did enjoy this book and the tales which an through it. Even though the book is especially written for children, I think adults will enjoy this to. A real sense of fun throughout. Well written and well told. Looking forward to reading the other books.

boose's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5

apolina's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mysimas's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

this one felt more predictable than the prequel and some of the stories were more of a miss (looking at you, Monkey). the over-arching story hit me straight in the feels though :(

ankiaisreading's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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