Book Review: Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren (Pippi Longstocking 2)

 Here's the customary plot: 

Outrageous Pippi Longstocking has no parents around and no rules to follow, so she lives according to her own daredevilish ways. She's been treating her friends Tommy and Annika to wild adventures, too--like buying and eating seventy-two pounds of candy, or sailing off to an island in the middle of a lake to see what it's like to be shipwrecked. But then Pippi's long lost father returns, and she might have to leave Villa Villekulla!

From the Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author of the classic Pippi Longstocking, this is another rollicking adventure that's sure to please fans of the freckled, fun-loving little girl.

"Lovers of Pippi Longstocking will welcome this rollicking tale of a topsy-turvy world in which Pippi and her next-door neighbors put into practice some ideas about good times." - School Library Journal

 

My Review:

This is a reread of the books that I read as a kid. I always liked reading the Pippi Longstocking books. They're a quick fun read. 

 Rereading this book makes me happy. It's such a fun read. I enjoyed it yet again. 

What's not to love about Pippi Longstocking? She's a fun loving kid. 

I've always enjoyed reading the Pippi Longstocking books and this one is no different. Pippi, along with Tommy and Annika always have such fun and adventures. 

As always, this is a 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ book. Remember, it's always fun to revisit the books you enjoyed as a kid. It's allowed. 

 

Book Review: Engines of Reason (Elder Race 2) by Adrian Tchaikovsky

 To start off with, the customary plot: 

 Visit a world where sorcery intertwines with science by multiple Hugo nominee Adrian Tchaikovsky in this highly-anticipated sequel to his hugely popular Elder Race.

On a planet where stories govern identity, where science and magic are a merely point of view, a fallen princess, a reluctant wizard, and a precocious child must unravel the past to shape the future.

Betrayal, ancient myths, and the clash of worlds converge in this spellbinding tale of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.

A profound exploration of identity, memory, and discovery from one of science fiction’s most compelling voices.

 

My Review:  

I got an eARC from Netgalley. This will be my third attempt at reading something by this author. I did read Elder Race. 

I'm not sure I'm feeling this book or not. I have noticed that it's not quite holding my attention. I will finish it, as it's a very short book. 

The story moved, but not entirely quick. Things did get figured out by the end. 

We have a few new characters in this book. Each one important to the story and how it ends. 

The story picked up pace at the 70% mark. It held my attention a lot more. I actually enjoyed the last 30% more than what I did the rest of the book. I'm guessing that the slower pace was not my thing. 

The ending was a bit of a surprise that I did not expect to happen. Was it a satisfying ending? Yes. The way this story was, the ending was good. 

Does it leave room for another book? Yes, but if there isn't that's fine too. 

I give this book 3 1/2 stars. Why? Only because it didn't hold my attention for most of the book.