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Phantom Of Blood Alley (2010)

by Paul Stewart(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0385611943 (ISBN13: 9780385611947)

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

publisher

Corgi Books

series

Barnaby Grimes

review 1: This as far as i know is the last in the series which is a shame as i felt it was the weakest of the 4 - yes there is a villain but you do not get much of a feel for him, (no pun intended) you do not get to see much of his mischief unlike the other books and you do not really get the feeling of atmosphere either - ok this book is aimed at +11 but the characters the tension even the environment used in the stories - just find out what high stacking is all about- you will realise that this book either wanted to be longer or split up as it does not have the same impact as the earlier volumes.
review 2: The alternate Victorian London created by Riddell & Stewart is fascinating, & these books are genuinely creepy, but easier reads, so they're good for reluctant read... moreers with a taste for horror, especially boys. The major interest in this installment is Barnaby's unpleasant first experiences with the new art of photography (called "photogravure" in his world). There are a couple of good twists to the mystery, & an ending sentence that leads one to hope for further adventures with the intrepid Barnaby. The illustrations, as always, are absolutely outstanding & really bring the story to life. less

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