InterWorld by Neil Gaiman, Michael Reaves Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of InterWorld
Book Review: Time Traveler
Summary: 4 Stars
Kids (large and small, old and young) who like time travel books with page-turning plots will gravitate toward INTERWORLD early on as they follow young Joey Harker into other dimensions where a million other worlds (and a million other Joeys) await him. This fast-paced fantasy pits the protagonist against two evil forces -- one built on magic (called HEX) and the other on science (called The Binary). Most of Joey's clashes come against the HEX, however, when he learns he is of extreme value to them because he is a "Walker" capable of traveling between worlds and dimensions. This quote presents the problem:
"HEX boils young Walkers down to their essences. I mean that literally -- they put us in huge pots, like in those cannibal cartoons you used to see in the back of newspapers, and surround it with a web of spells and wards. Then they boil us down to nothing but our essence -- our souls, if you will -- which they force into glass pots. And they use those glass pots to power their ships and any multi-world traveling they do."
When magicians look on you as so much gasoline for their fleets (which are constantly traveling between worlds to conquer them), you've got a problem. In fact, ALL the Joeys have problems. That's the fun of it all.
Although you won't get a lot of characterization and description, and although the plot has gaps and could probably stretch 2,400 pp. long instead of 240 pp., there's no denying that this ride is a fun ride and that fantasy fans (especially reluctant readers) will enjoy reading this book. Recommended for high elementary and middle school readers especially, but don't be surprised if high school readers and adults sneak a peak as well.
Book Review: delightful sci-fi for children
Summary: 4 Stars
The story is like the beginning of something great. I wanted more. Apparently, it was meant to become an animation or film project but it never took off. That's a shame. I could read more stories about the Joes... It'd be great to see it to.Book Review: not the usual Gaiman
Summary: 4 Stars
A very original story. The inter-world is a fascinating place, although one not easy to picture. Joey Harker is an average guy who gets hopelessly lost in his own house. Imagine his surprise when he finds out that he can walk between worlds. He is swept up in an adventure with people who are, well just say "similar" to himself. (I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise about his friends.) During this adventure, Joey realizes that he is not so average after all. A good book, but not as dark as most of Gaiman's books.
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