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Did this book live up to my childish memories? Yes... mostly.
I felt that the first half of the book is much more atmospheric, with more genuine creeping terror. I think for me, as an adult, that after the reveal, the Wilberforce's aren't as scary as they once were (but then, at the age of 49, I'm not really the target market anymore!).
Two children are the chosen ones. The Wilberforce's are bad aliens, intent on world domination. Their family is kind. The strange man down the road takes in intere ...more
I felt that the first half of the book is much more atmospheric, with more genuine creeping terror. I think for me, as an adult, that after the reveal, the Wilberforce's aren't as scary as they once were (but then, at the age of 49, I'm not really the target market anymore!).
Two children are the chosen ones. The Wilberforce's are bad aliens, intent on world domination. Their family is kind. The strange man down the road takes in intere ...more
This was a three star read for me but I feel strongly that if I was the age of the target audience I would have given it 4 stars, hence my rating. The pace of the narrative is good, and the local setting works. It is well written with genuine excitement and tension. It does feel a little dated but overall I think it deserves its place as a kiwi classic.
Dec 03, 2015
Damon
marked it as to-read
Aug 08, 2022
Susan
marked it as to-read
