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| Original Title: | Malice |
| ISBN: | 1407103946 (ISBN13: 9781407103945) |
| Series: | Malice #1 |
Chris Wooding
Paperback | Pages: 379 pages Rating: 4.11 | 3273 Users | 485 Reviews
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| Title | : | Malice (Malice #1) |
| Author | : | Chris Wooding |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 379 pages |
| Published | : | 2009 by Scholastic |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Horror. Young Adult. Sequential Art. Graphic Novels. Adventure |
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I never thought a book aimed at such a young audience could be as dark, smart and exciting as Malice. Combining elements of both the comic and novel mediums, Malice thrusts us into the sinister world of the evil comic; a place where nothing is as it seems.The book opens with a very Jumanji-like scene where a guy tries to impress a girl he has a crush on with a neat, but somehow creepy object he's found. Here it's Malice, a creepy comic that details the trials of children being chased, maimed and murdered in a world built of horror and madness. The kid, Luke, taunts the girl into starting the ritual that calls upon Tall Jake, and is rumored to take you away to Malice.
A couple of weeks later, Seth and Kady discover Luke's disappearance, and follow the trail to the comic's alternate world.
The opening is slow, and takes its time explaining the paranormal events going on, but it sold me in the last 100 pages or so. The world-within-a-comic sounds kind of cheap and lame, but Wooding throws in some fantasy elements that make you think that this isn't just inside a comic; it could be an entire alternate universe. There are different lands (The Menagerie, the Clock Tower, the Oubliette) and they're all well realized in their creepiness. I really hope the sequels explore more of the parts of Malice hinted at in here.
The only complaint I had was the comic sections interspersed within the novel. They contain many of the book's action set-pieces, and the art just isn't up to snuff. It's difficult telling which character is which, much less what is going on in some of the frames. Maybe it's just the juxtaposition of going from novel to comic every 100 or so pages that threw me off, but these comic sections needed more detail to justify their existence. I know Wooding could have written more tighter, exciting action in his pretty solid exposition than what is in those comics. It's kinda sad that the main hook of the novel is the weakest part of it, but maybe it will improve with upcoming books.
I didn't expect much from a middle-grade novel, but Malice was just dark and exciting enough to warrant its reading. And with that awesomely staged cliffhanger, you can bet that I'll be back for Havoc.
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Ratings: 4.11 From 3273 Users | 485 ReviewsWrite Up Regarding Books Malice (Malice #1)
An overrated and underdeveloped series hook, seemingly crafted as a way to try to jump start a franchise. Is it just me, or is this a recurring pattern in many bad childrens books? Malice is a book that is founded primarily on two words: 'cheap gimmick'. When you pick up the hardcover, you'll notice that the front is actually an embossed plate with the cartoon character 'pressed out' to make it jump from the book slightly. Pretty cool, huh? Since the premise of Malice revolves around a comicThis review is a spoiler When I read the ending I was so surprised when he remembered what Kady had said while hypnotising him.i just lay there on my bed taking it all in.i can't wait to read havoc.the second and final book in this series.i just don't know when Kady was taking that thing which shard was inside why Anderson said not to.
This was a surprisingly intense and enjoyable book. This is definitely a well done book- with a combination of comics and story that play off each other nicely. I will say that this is my favorite age range of books and this one was one of the better middle grade stories that I've read- I will actively seek out the next in the series.
a multi-media book that throws the reader into another world and won't let go. kids are being sucked into another world and their harrowing adventures of horror are displayed in a comic called Malice.
Overall i greatly enjoyed the book, it was interesting and entertaining and had a lot of action. The book is about a comic book that comes to life once the character Luke is sucked into it, his friends soon join him and they go on an insane adventure through the comic book. "The books were legends and tales, stories from all over the Realm" that shows that they went on a wild adventure, the book had a lot of action and was easily enjoyable.
Such a good book.
A well written book with great events. Great concept of part novel part comic book. This book will keep you turning the pages and you won't want to put this book down. Overall this book is a great story for people who like new books. The only problem that some of the comic book section is not clear on what is exactly happening but you get the main idea. With that minor problem the book will be a great read for young adults.Once Luke disappears and everyone expects he ran away from home Seth
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