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Book Reviews of Airborn (Matt Cruse, Bk 1)

Airborn (Matt Cruse, Bk 1)
Airborn - Matt Cruse, Bk 1
Author: Kenneth Oppel
ISBN-13: 9780060531829
ISBN-10: 0060531827
Publication Date: 5/24/2005
Pages: 544
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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4.6 stars, based on 25 ratings
Publisher: Eos
Book Type: Paperback
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I loved it, it's like classic literature with a twist
reviewed Airborn (Matt Cruse, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
Wonderfully creative author - read his Silverwing Trilogy, too!
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This was an OK read for me. It had, technically, all the right things: pirates, deserted islands, drama in the air and on land, likable characters, etc.

The time period is set before the world ever heard of women's rights. So, that was kind of annoying for me.

Technically, as I mentioned, it had all the elements and was well written. Nevertheless, I was pretty bored throughout, and began skimming halfway through. The story didn't hold my interest. And I thought the adventure was "shallow", for lack of a better word. The book had no deeper meaning beyond what you see in the adventure.

I think this would be a good adventure story for the 12 year old crowd. Or younger even.