Gregor the Overlander

why does everyone forget that suzanne collins has written stuff other than the hunger games?

I read this one as a kid, 5 stars for nostalgia, 3 for my rating now

i liked this book by the end of it. a bit of a slow start. if i had read this with no expectations i think i would have loved it, and i do really rate it for a tween read. but comparing it to thg - it just falls short for me.
i felt no emotions for any of the “bad” things that happened and my god the narrator's boots voice was jarring.
i hope the series gets a little more punchy, but overall a fun, light read.

I thought I would give this story a try since I was so enthralled with the Hunger Games Series. I wasn't impressed with the first chapter, but loved the book from there. Suzanne really knows how to write charming characters and help you feel emotion for people, animals, and insects that you didn't think you would care for. I really enjoyed this book and plan to read the rest of the series.