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brandonm0829's review against another edition
4.0
"When I was a child, I Spoke as a child, I understood like a Child, I Thought as a Child, When I became a man I put away childish things" -1st Corinthians 13:11
There is so much to unpack with this book, for my money This is a book that Should on be reading requirement lists for Child Psychology courses.
WHY?
Because in my opinion, Mister Magic really excels bridging the discussion gap between Childhood and Adult memories of Childhood.
Our leads, besides one, has some recollection on being on a children's program entitled MISTER MAGIC that ended ITS run 30 years ago after a supposed death forced the show to end abruptly.
Now a reunion brings the remaining children back to discuss their time on the series, however something more Sinister is at play as the interviews get more and more intense resulting in pretty abstract climax. Once again after HIDE Kiersten White crafted an idea that feels familiar, But turned it once again into a Bonkers and memorable ride.
There is so much to unpack with this book, for my money This is a book that Should on be reading requirement lists for Child Psychology courses.
WHY?
Because in my opinion, Mister Magic really excels bridging the discussion gap between Childhood and Adult memories of Childhood.
Our leads, besides one, has some recollection on being on a children's program entitled MISTER MAGIC that ended ITS run 30 years ago after a supposed death forced the show to end abruptly.
Now a reunion brings the remaining children back to discuss their time on the series, however something more Sinister is at play as the interviews get more and more intense resulting in pretty abstract climax. Once again after HIDE Kiersten White crafted an idea that feels familiar, But turned it once again into a Bonkers and memorable ride.
cortreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The beginning feels so adult and then it devolves into YA, which is not what was expecting or wanting. Great set up with a too-simple ending. The romance was unnecessary.
the_hateful_reader's review against another edition
1.0
When this book starts out and you realize all the episodes and any information regarding a popular childhood show has been completely and continually erased from the internet, you KNOW it’s going to be for a terrifying reason and/or some pretty horrific footage captured. NOPE! You wish!
Imagine starting a book thinking it’s going to be a creepy horror story dripping with nostalgia and it turns out it’s an allegory for leaving the Mormon church.
The best part of this book is the cover and I don’t recommend you look past it.
Imagine starting a book thinking it’s going to be a creepy horror story dripping with nostalgia and it turns out it’s an allegory for leaving the Mormon church.
The best part of this book is the cover and I don’t recommend you look past it.
jade_of_green_gables's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sweet_caroline's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
amyr00t's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t know quite how to describe this book, but I absolutely loved it. I found it so relevant to how children are taught to be socially palatable. How we use rules and guidelines to be “good” humans. Rules and guidelines that are built on lies, made by people who hold power and keep that power for greedy purposes. Interesting way to write it into a mystery/thriller story! Reminds me a little Coraline by Neil Gaiman and The Truman Show. Probably other stories I’ve read or watched that I can’t think of at the moment.
jaekoala's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Kidnapping
emmaschm235's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Such a chilling story! I love that I actually felt scared while reading. I could picture so much of what was happening and it really added to the suspense. The commentary on religion in horror is always welcome in my library! I didn’t love the end but only because I felt the concept of the darkness wasn’t fully explained. Maybe I just got too excited and read too fast though!
princeyikes's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Scooby doo villain reveal: it’s the mormons !
adambombbaby's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5