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Cargando... Evie and the Upside-Down World of Nevermore (edición 2019)por Birgitte Märgen (Autor)
Información de la obraEvie and the Upside-Down World of Nevermore por Birgitte Märgen
Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro.  heylu | Sep 11, 2020 |   Evie and the Upside-Down World of Nevermore is exactly as it sounds. Evie finds herself in a new world where everything is upside-down with nothing but a compass stick to guide her and no way to get back home. As she journeys through Nevermore, she runs into twisted versions of fairytale creatures: angry charging unicorns, biting fairies, cowardly giants...and the souls of children who were trapped there. There's definitely a story in here, but sadly for me it didn't hit the right spots. It started out very promising, but then the plot felt a little too much like the main character running into one situation after another. They started to feel the same and I could never really tell where in the book I was (rising action, climax, falling action...). For this reason, I wish the plot went a little deeper as it felt a little like the book was aimed at a younger audience. There were so many issues we only brushed the surface of, like Evie's low socioeconomic status or mental health. For the same reason, I felt like Evie's character development could've been stronger. She had the perfect set-up, but like I said in the previous paragraph, her trailer park background and mental wellness weren't explored as much as I would've liked. I also wish we saw more of her life in the real world both before and after, which would've helped with her character development, especially since I found her and the "event" that led to her Nevermore adventure immature. The writing style also came across more middle grade than YA to me. One big thing is that there's almost no dialogue in the entire book because Evie goes through her Nevermore adventure alone and practically only has monologues and one-sided conversations. And so, 99% of the book is "this happened, then that happened" or "Evie did this, then she did that." Because of this and the plot being one obstacle after another, the story started getting monotonous. Other than those things, I felt like this novel had a lot of potential. I loved the premise, and all the creatures that Evie ran into were extremely interesting to read about. I loved how she dealt with discoveries and solved puzzles along the way. I do wish we got more of an origin story with Nevermore, but meeting all the creatures and places was still quite strong world-building. I got Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy Must Die vibes, and would recommend this to lovers of fantasy and fairy tale retellings. (  ) CatherineHsu | Aug 7, 2019 | sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
GIRL, INTERRUPTED MEETS PAN'S LABYRINTH "We all need someplace to escape, and sometimes the mind is just as good of a place as any." A trailer park Alice. A hole that traps souls. The white rabbit's a tricky hare. And the world is upside down. This fairy tale just got twisty . . . Rule One: Don't eat or drink. Rule Two: Never, ever tell anyone your name. If ya do - your soul will be lost there forever. How do I know? I been there myself. This is my story. There was a full moon brimmin' that night, and that meant strange things could happen. As I walked through the woods, I reckon I shoulda known by the way my hair stood up on end like Uncle Red's toupee --that I shoulda coulda stayed home. I call it the willies, but grandpappy calls it premonition. One thing I can tell ya as a girl from the wrong side of the tracks: If you're fix'n to wander way over yonder --it's important to know the right direction. What direction ya ask? Well, ya have to read the story to find that one out. AFTER FALLING INTO a dark hole when she was running through the forest, Evie finds herself trapped in a strange new world that mirrors our own. Her only guide is a compass stick given to her by an angry gnome who lives in an ancient knobby tree. As she travels through the lands of this upside-down world she happens upon creatures that are twisted versions of fairytale folklore. A place where fairies bite, unicorns charge, mermaids are menacing, and nightmares are more than dreams. A world where the souls of those who could not follow the unspoken rules are trapped forever. As a southern girl born on the wrong side of the tracks, Evie relies on the wisdom passed down by her grandpappy and the haunting memories of her mama to teach her perseverance of the soul. She learns that things are rarely what they seem as her world is turned upside down. FANS OF SPEAK AND DOROTHY MUST DIE WILL LOVE THIS BOOK. Praise for Evie and the Upside-Down World of Nevermore "This book reminds me a lot of Alice in wonderland. Really great book for young audiences that has a meaningful message of not giving up!" --Kaili Taghon, Entertainingly Nerdy ". . . a unique weaving of familiar fairy tale beings and stories mixed and blended to create both a suspenseful, fantastical tale." --Christina, Indie Fantasy Review "Märgen has created such an irresistible and bewitching world that I wanted more of it."--Debjani's Thoughts "I got Alice in Wonderlandand Dorothy Must Die vibes, and would recommend this to lovers of fantasy and fairy tale retellings." --Catherine, Ethereal Pages What Amazon reviewers are saying: "Captivating!" "Evie is an easy protagonist to identify with, as her insecurities come across as authentic." "I really liked the connection this book has to many of the classic fairy tales, especially the Grimm Brothers' collection." "Cute story, well-written take of Alice in Wonderland." "A great charmer of a book." ". . . a delightfully quick read that anyone who wishes to keep their imagination in use will have a great time reading." "Loved the character, and the story has a fun, whimsical feel to it>" "Märgen makes the everchanging landscape very unique each time, so the book never feels repetitive, and the challenges Evie faces in each new area is markedly different, again add to the sense of adventure and suspense without sacrificing momentum or creativity." Gothic Fantasy, Young Adult, Fairy tale retellings, self-mutilation, mental illness No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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The two big positives for me that kept me reading were the short page count and the ease of reading. Not only was this very easy to read through, it was also short enough that I didn’t feel burdened or the need to DNF it. There are crumbs of potential to a greater story, but sadly, we never see more than hints.
Now, the negatives for me also seem to branch off of the positives. The idea was there. It was interesting and I think Märgen has more in mind, a complex background for Evie. Unfortunately, it never makes it to the page. I am unsure if Märgen had a hard limit for page count or if she was afraid of elaborating, but this was incredibly rushed. It read almost like a 200 page synopsis of a longer book. Instead of going into what is happening, the reasons, descriptions, having time exist, everything simply happens as though it were a checklist. Evie has friends. Evie eavesdrop drama. Evie falls. Evie meets a dwarf. Evie gets a stick. Evie goes through meadow. Evie meets other dwarves. None of this gets elaborated on. Even if Evie wouldn’t know what to say or reasons behind anything, the pacing shouldn’t be this abrupt. There should be transitions. There should be introspection or elaborations even if it is Evie just stopping to wonder what is happening or actually observe what is happening. Instead, it is a rush to the end and once we get there, nothing happens or really changes. The ending is just as abrupt as the rest of the novella.
I hate having to give negative reviews, but unfortunately Evie and the Upside-Down World of Nevermore by Birgitte Märgen needs a second pass at workshopping before I can even think about revisiting it to recommend. It is too rushed and too bare bones to enjoy or justify the $10 price tag for the physical copy on Amazon.
/ I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. / (