The borrible trilogy6/10/2023 Also, like the first book, Sydney and Charlotte are still the only female characters (though I guess I could count the lady at the RSPCA, who I believe was nameless), which is so odd given we've met over twenty characters now. This took a bit of the tension out of some scenes. Inspector Sussworth and Sergeant Hanks weren't very intimidating as villains-especially compared to Dewdrop and the Rumbles-and I felt like Ben solved some of the Borribles issues too easily. On the other hand, I found the new adult characters lacking. As a character, Spiff was a particular standout. Seeing the consequences of the first book play out was very engaging, and the theming was just as strong as it was in the first. The world feels more fleshed-out, the characters are deepened and feel more distinct, there are some great twists and reveals, and the ending is more joyful. Personally, I think this book is slightly more enjoyable than the first and makes The Borribles better in retrospect.
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