Title: Not so thrilled...
Product review: I found DuPrau's prose to be dry, and it felt as though she spoke down to her readers, instead of treating them as equals. However, I give the plot five stars. The idea of the story, the characters, and the setting were all fantastic. However, I was constantly annoyed by the author's choice of words and style of writing. She seems to be trying a little too hard. Duprau's writing is more suited for an instructional arts and crafts book than a novel. However, I can see why this book has risen in popularity and why so many people love it.
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