I liked this book pretty well. I loved the fantasy aspect, with lots of magic and ancient myths! The story is good, and the plot moves quickly. I liked the characters, but although they are all interesting and diverse, I didn't really connect with any of them.
(I think I expected it to be sort of like Percy Jackson, since it is a modern setting with old legends/gods/myths; but it is nothing like PJ, so I was a little disappointed.)

The one thing I really disliked is that this author states the obvious, and he does it over and over, and then he tells you the obvious AGAIN. I don't need to be told the same thing three or four times, especially when it's something that's already glaringly obvious! Ugh. It got on my nerves.

I liked the connection between Josh and Sophie. I always love stories about siblings, especially twins! They have a great sibling dynamic of loving and supporting each other, but also annoying each other. They rely on one another and understand the other person without needing to speak, but they also are growing, together and apart, in different directions. I really loved reading about their sibling relationship!

I only liked this book okay, so I probably won't continue with the rest of the series. I have too many other books on my radar right now.

I only read 25 pages of this book and was so disgusted that I had to throw it in the trash. Just nasty nastiness, and I can't believe that people would write such filth and call it a book.

This book is nothing like any of the movies, and very different from what I expected it to be. The parts that are usually the iconic moments - the "alive!" birth of the monster, the final fatal confrontation of the creator and his monster, etc... - these were brushed over in two sentences, and other scenes were described in detail, drawn out, and dwelt on. I liked the direction the story took!

I loved the over-the-top gothic drama; it was actually so ornate and dramatic that it became funny at times! The style reminded me of Ann Radcliffe's gothic romance mysteries.

Here's a passage that I found very funny: "Devil, cease! and do not poison the air with these sounds of malice. I have declared my resolution to you, and I am no coward to bend beneath words. Leave me; I am inexorable." Haha! That just cracks me up for some reason.

Every 'good' character is completely good and totally incapable of an evil thought or selfish action, so that Frankenstein's family is apparently populated with angels, all of them beautiful in the extreme. His home life is perfect and joyful and utterly tranquil.

Nearly every character gets murdered at one point or another, so just prepare yourself for that. Very sad and pathetic deaths with lots of tragedy and turmoil.
In contrast to the dark subject material, the settings are usually these beautiful mountain scenes, lakes, riversides, frozen tundras, and isolated islands. The beauty of nature is constantly praised and remarked upon as being a counterpoint to Dr. Frankenstein's despair, and a singular source of peace and contentment for creator and monstrous creature alike.

Part of the narrative is told by Dr. Frankenstein, detailing his childhood, school years, and the creation of the monster. Then he relates a conversation with the monster, Adam, which takes several chapters of Adam relating his experience of waking up and learning to speak and his various interactions with humans up to that point.

When Adam was telling his side of the story, I felt really sorry for him, up to the point where he got all angry at the world and started murdering people. I got really frustrated with him, because he speaks of feeling affection, pity, and even love. He converses very intelligently, logically, and persuasively. He knows the nature of virtue, but he chooses to do evil instead. What's your problem, dude?! I mean, I get that you've had some bad times, and you're all ugly and stuff; but seriously, you're not gonna make it better by killing people.

Overall, this is a fantastic story, gripping, thrilling, and horrifying when it isn't being funny. I enjoyed reading it!

Wow. I hated this book so much. So incredibly much.

First of all, the entire book is peppered with profanity on every other page, and I don't need my brain filled with ugly words like that. Secondly, every single character is selfish and mean-spirited. Even Christopher is horrible. Just because you're autistic is no reason to be selfish and rude to everyone.

I have known many autistic children. I'm a teacher; some of my students are autistic, but that doesn't excuse selfish attitudes and bad behavior. Most of my students have been very sweet, generous, compassionate people. So what's wrong with this author that he thinks this makes a good story, to tell about a child's selfishness ruining people's lives? No matter what your disability or mental illness, everyone still has a choice to be kind, obedient, and respectful.

I just hated everyone in this book. I hated the story. I hated the writing style. Why did I even bother to finish reading it? I don't know. Colossal waste of time.

This book is soothing and calming. I love reading a page or two at the end of a long day. It reminds me to trust in God, rest in His peace, and not try so hard to be everything. Love this book!

This 3rd book in the Pern series follows Jaxom who has the only albino dragon in the world. He and his dragon, Ruth, set out to prove that they can do anything regular dragons can do, fly together, fight in the skies, travel "between" and through time. Through their adventures, they discover even more talents that other dragons do not have, such as understanding the mischievous little fire-lizards. When all of Pern is in danger, and Jaxom's lady-love is threatened, Jaxom and Ruth will need all their talents and the help of their friends to save the world!

I love Anne McCaffrey's writing! She puts together these strings of events that follow one upon another in a meandering story-arc that finally comes full circle. In this book, we see Jaxom growing up, fighting for his dragon rights, breaking the rules, and ultimately finding his place in the world. But underneath the overall story, there are a thousand little details that bring the story to life!

I wanted to like Jaxom, but I ended up being so annoyed with him! He's self-centered and spoiled. He seems to think the whole world revolves around him and his little problems. And he's never satisfied with what he has. (At first he says, "If they'll just let me fly on Ruth's back, I'll be happy." But he's not happy. And then he says, "If I could just fight thread in the skies with Ruth, then I'll be happy." But he's not.)

He wants more and more privileges for himself and his dragon, and he's never satisfied. He is very immature and childish. He takes and takes, and doesn't think about giving to others.
Thankfully, we do see Jaxom's character gain some maturity through the story. He starts to act more like a person, with generosity, thoughtfulness, and responsibility.

I don't like how sex is treated so casually in the world of Pern. It makes me dislike many of the characters, because they have no integrity in their personal lives.
I like the imaginative political system of lords, holders, and weyrleaders, but I do get a little tired of all the politics.

Although I loved [b:The Harper Hall Trilogy: Dragonsong; Dragonsinger; Dragondrums|25074595|The Harper Hall Trilogy Dragonsong; Dragonsinger; Dragondrums|Anne McCaffrey|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435189349s/25074595.jpg|44759954] from this same fantasy world, I'm not loving the other books in the series quite so much. I really connected with Menolly because she is a musician, but most of the other books are a little bland to me.
The best parts of this book were the bits with Menolly in them!

I do enjoy reading all the Pern books! I will eagerly be reading the rest of this long series!

I liked this book pretty well, but it wasn't amazing or anything. Most of the characters, plot, and writing were very trite and redundant. But there were a few really good scenes that kept me interested enough to finish reading the book.

The writing keeps stating the obvious over and over again, and has a problem with "telling" instead of "showing". The writing is mostly good and interesting, but I never really got lost in the story. I never forgot that I was reading a book.

I like the interactions between the Grey Griffins children- Max, Harley, Ernie, and Natalia. They all have distinct personalities that, while somewhat trite, definitely mesh well together for a dynamic group of characters.
I loved that while Natalia, the only girl in the group, is smart and fearless and capable, she is also very feminine. She loves ribbons and pink outfits and unicorns, and she still kicks butt!

I liked the story idea of a magical book, the Templar Knights, the evil King Oberon, and of portals to the fairy world! The overall story is wonderful, and the addition of fantasy RPG cards that train the young Grey Griffins in magical lore was just brilliant!

A good book, but not the best. If I had read this when I was younger, I might have liked it more.