Amber Dickson reviewed Skymaze by Lian Hearn
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4 stars
I remember this book very fondly from my childhood, I probably first read it when I was 12 or 13, the same age as the characters in the story. The idea of the Skymaze game was so thrilling to me at that age, but not much else of the story had made a lasting impression. My nostalgic memory of it was enough for me to find a copy at the library and re-read it at the age of 33. As long as I kept reminding myself it was written for and about young teens, it was an okay read. I think kids of that age might find the plot exciting enough, although computer terminology has moved on quite a bit since 1989! Maybe teens reading this now will find it a bit "lame". Perhaps it needs editing for the new millenium?
Four stars from my young teen self, probably 2 …
I remember this book very fondly from my childhood, I probably first read it when I was 12 or 13, the same age as the characters in the story. The idea of the Skymaze game was so thrilling to me at that age, but not much else of the story had made a lasting impression. My nostalgic memory of it was enough for me to find a copy at the library and re-read it at the age of 33. As long as I kept reminding myself it was written for and about young teens, it was an okay read. I think kids of that age might find the plot exciting enough, although computer terminology has moved on quite a bit since 1989! Maybe teens reading this now will find it a bit "lame". Perhaps it needs editing for the new millenium?
Four stars from my young teen self, probably 2 stars from my present point of view!