The School for Good and Evil #2: A World Without Princes

Meine Tochter ist ganz begeistert von der englischen Lektüre. Toll, wenn so das Englisch lesen verbessert werden kann! Ein schönes, interessantes Jugendbuch.

Kan man något mer än älska den här serien. Storyn är så unik. Men inte direkt passande för 9år. Kanske 12 och uppåt. Men annars älskar jag denna serie.

Good for 12 years old. My daughter liked it

J'avais beaucoup aimé le premier tome de la série, avec de l'humour, des rebondissements et des personnages intéressants. Cette suite a peut-être l'humour et les rebondissements, mais le personnage d'Agatha est tellement à contre-courant du premier tôme que j'ai beaucoup moins apprécié cette lecture. Bref je pense qu'il vaut mieux s'arrêter au tôme 1, dont la fin est parfaite.

The School for Good and Evil: A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani is an entertaining and creative sequel that essentially takes what was good about the original story and reverses it. The first book was about the equilibrium between good and evil, while this follow-up deals with the aftermath of the chaotic ending. It also portrays the theme of friendship, which is tested throughout the new reversed world. This book is one of the most creative and surprising novels. Chainani has built a new world that is bursting with magic, unexpected developments, and the dark charm of a fairy-tale. By dividing schools into “Girls” and “Boys” rather than “Good” and “Evil” is an innovative way to tell the story, which compels readers to reflect on the topics such as power, justice, and the real meaning of being a hero. The place appears deeply detailed and alive with magical woods, spells, and moments sometimes exceeding those of the first book. Furthermore, the bond of friendship between Sophie and Agatha is the main theme of the series. Chainani explores how friendships get transformed, when jealousy, pride, and fear dominate through the events of the book. The friendship plot line between the protagonists makes the plot appear more real and recognizable, even in a magical setting. One more point that the book is strong in is the well done balance between the humor and the serious parts. The book has lots of humorous situations and also choreographed fights, but it at the same time deals with deep themes of identity, loyalty, and the nature of good and evil. Chainani writes these themes in a descriptive and fantasy way, holding the readers’ attention throughout the novel. In summary, A World Without Princes is an influential sequel of The School for Good and Evil series. It contains new imaginative ideas, unexpected events and important moments. The book is built from fairy tales, magic, friendship, and bravery, a perfect combination similar to the previous book.