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bluejeepbaby's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the_bookwormtales's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have never read a more imaginative book.
ceciloh's review against another edition
5.0
I greatly enjoyed this book. Bluebear certainly enjoys his apricot tarts.
elliemcghee's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ronkey's review against another edition
4.25
Ridiculous at times but undeniably the one of the most creative stories I have ever read to this day. Moers world-building of Zamonia is so fun
quartzmaya's review against another edition
5.0
Thoughts:
This is my new favourite book. It is written with a very Vonnegut-esque writing style, full of spontaneity and frank humor. The novel is endearing; it is composed of type of foreshadowing you only notice after the fact, humor that can somehow manages to be both whimsical and dark without either feeling out of place, and genuinely surprising twists and turns.
I think that this is just the type of book/author for anyone who enjoys adult cartoons, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, or off-genre fantasy... it is not for you if you get hung up on minor details, struggle with suspended belief, or prefer in-depth character development to sandbox-style setting expansion.
Synopsis:
In biographical style, Bluebear recounts the somewhat surprising entrance into self-awareness he experiences in his first life, through to his current life. His fantastical adventures take the reader over land, sea, sky, and desert- into a deep black cave, a mysterious city, an actual tornado, and literally through a giant's head. Throughout you are also given unbearably fascinating glimpses into the other fantastical flora, fauna, and citizens of Zamonia.
Favourite Quote:
Probably it is the fantastic recipe about 2/3 of the way through the book, but an actual quote I liked was: “I never trained, however, because I was a spontaneous talent. Practising spoiled my style.”
This is my new favourite book. It is written with a very Vonnegut-esque writing style, full of spontaneity and frank humor. The novel is endearing; it is composed of type of foreshadowing you only notice after the fact, humor that can somehow manages to be both whimsical and dark without either feeling out of place, and genuinely surprising twists and turns.
I think that this is just the type of book/author for anyone who enjoys adult cartoons, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, or off-genre fantasy... it is not for you if you get hung up on minor details, struggle with suspended belief, or prefer in-depth character development to sandbox-style setting expansion.
Synopsis:
In biographical style, Bluebear recounts the somewhat surprising entrance into self-awareness he experiences in his first life, through to his current life. His fantastical adventures take the reader over land, sea, sky, and desert- into a deep black cave, a mysterious city, an actual tornado, and literally through a giant's head. Throughout you are also given unbearably fascinating glimpses into the other fantastical flora, fauna, and citizens of Zamonia.
Favourite Quote:
Probably it is the fantastic recipe about 2/3 of the way through the book, but an actual quote I liked was: “I never trained, however, because I was a spontaneous talent. Practising spoiled my style.”
hobbitlady's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
misssnianaaa's review against another edition
5.0
Eine unglaublich kreative, aberwitzige, zum Nachdenken anregende und absurde Abenteuer-Geschichte die jeder mal gelesen haben sollte. Das nennt sich wohl Schreibtalent, denn Walter hat definitiv sehr sehr viel davon!