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Jul 18, 2023Sir_Swimmydude rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
this book is awesome, new favorite series
Mar 21, 2023
Alcatraz, an orphan foster child, burns down his foster parents' kitchen, finds out he has a grandfather, and escapes murder, just barely. This is definitely a YA book, so the plot is rather minimal, but the drawings are interesting and I…
Jul 07, 2022reading_addict_675 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was absolutely amazing. Kudos to Sanderson for crafting Alcatraz. Speaking of Alcatraz, I love his narration. It might not be for everybody, but for me, it was absolutely hilarious. And the way he poked fun at writing styles and…
Jul 15, 2021Fuzzy_Slippers rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed the story itself but the narrator was incredibly annoying and condescending which kinda ruined it for me.
Mar 30, 2020maroon_cheetah_382 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is one of the best books ever! I love the humor. It is my 3rd fave book from the series. I hope other people enjoy these books too!
Apr 04, 2018JCLAllisonD rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had always wanted to read this because it came highly recommended by a teen and it did not disappoint! Sarcastic asides with great action, this audiobook is fun for multi-age listening.
Apr 12, 2017
Love this book! Such A good read. If you are looking for a book pick this one!
Dec 07, 2016
Loved the suspense and thrill of Alcatraz
Nov 28, 2016JCLJoshN rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I love the snarky, no-fourth-wall narration, the interesting take on magic and hidden worlds, and yes, I even like how the librarians are the villains. Plus, dinosaurs! Tremendous amounts of fun!
Aug 03, 2016milaharker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious. This book will have you in stitches by the time your done.
Jun 18, 2016stkelly52 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
it is amazzzzzzzing
DavidHScott
Feb 09, 2016DavidHScott rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I started reading this series while impatiently awaiting the conclusion of Sanderson's Reckoners trilogy. These books are completely different. Not just from Brandon Sanderson's other books, but from pretty much everything else. They are…
Jul 22, 2014Ashan22 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Since this is the first time that I read Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians for my mystery book project, I find this novel funny with a great sense of humour because it takes place in a dystopian land separated in fractions, as Alcatraz…
Jul 10, 2014JihadiConservative rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
What the heck? This book is so weird! But I give it points for how original it is.
Jun 21, 2014kemond rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Book 1 A great book about people who have dumb talents like tripping and falling, magic sand evil librarians and people who use magic glasses. Like I said, entertaining
Aug 05, 2013blueroo276 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
My sons and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story. It's a funny, quirky children's fantasy. While the main character has some significant introspective/personal growth moments, the tone stays light and playful. We especially…
Apr 22, 2013Bearskito rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It is slightly ironic that the library has this book, since according to it librarians are evil and holding information from us, including the existence of two continents. Alcatraz’s family, the Smedry’s, all have unusual talents: Alcatraz…
Aug 28, 2012
The title says it all. Wickedly funny and creative. Evil librarians. I know it's been done, but who can resist evil librarians?
bookfanatic1979
May 18, 2011
Librarians are evil, information-quashing, world-domination seeking enemies whose main purpose in life is to keep the rest of the world's populace in igorance. Yeah...whatever. ;)
Dec 14, 2010hmagoo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
it's a graet book. must read and check out the other alcatraz books by brandon sanderson
Dec 10, 2010wonderwords3 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A great, funny read. Who knew that librarians were so evil!!
Sep 07, 2010cberti rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
this is a very funny and interesting book I liked it.
Jul 26, 2010(Staff) Elaine Bird rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a fun read. Plenty of action and lots of humour.
Jul 13, 2010Ubalstecha rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is a sarcastic, fun filled romp with an author who consistently breaks the fourth wall to talk to the reader. Aimed primarily at boys, parents will also enjoy it, especially with the references to Michael Creighton, David Eddings…
Jun 23, 2009samdog123 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Alcatraz Smedry discovers he's actually an occulator and goes on an adventure to the local library where he battles evil librarians with the help of his newly discovered family members. A quirky fantasy read for kids. The reader on the…