Annelise E
The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Lee Stewart, is possibly one of the most fascinating books I've read. It's about a group of 4 children who are drawn into a so-called (as they named it) "society" from an peculiar ad in the paper. The ad said "ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD LOOKING FOR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES?" It explained that they were to come and take a series of tests, in order to get to these "special opportunities." Kate, Reynie, Sticky, and Constance were the only four children to pass every test. They then were admitted into a, kind of, secret service type thing. They meet Mr. Benedict, who is a man who found out that in a school called L.I.V.E (Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened) teachers are brainwashing students to be Messengers. The Messengers send messages (hence their title) through technology (TVs, radios, telephones etc.) but they are too faint to be heard and most people have no inclination that they're there at all. The idea is basically lie if someone whispered information that changed your views on things in your ear while you slept, and you unknowingly absorbed the information. It's all very weird. But, basically, the kids are sent to the school as secret agents to find out exactly what they're doing and to stop the Messages.
I LOVE the way Stewart writes. He is witty at some parts and writes like a child. Well, a very intelligent, British child. What I mean is the thought process throughout the book is a lot like a kid would think. It's really easy to read, and once you get interested in the story it's nearly impossible to put the book down. There are a lot of puzzles and riddles the kids have to solve, and I love the aspect of solving them with them!
You should DEFINITELY read this book. If anybody has read his other books, I'd love your feedback!!!!!
I LOVE the way Stewart writes. He is witty at some parts and writes like a child. Well, a very intelligent, British child. What I mean is the thought process throughout the book is a lot like a kid would think. It's really easy to read, and once you get interested in the story it's nearly impossible to put the book down. There are a lot of puzzles and riddles the kids have to solve, and I love the aspect of solving them with them!
You should DEFINITELY read this book. If anybody has read his other books, I'd love your feedback!!!!!
I also really enjoyed reading (and rereading) all of the three books in the series. I agree that the writing can be at times a bit childlike, although at the same time it doesn't sound childish. In fact, I would say that the writing is done with such detail that you could live in his world if you wanted to. The other three books are just as good as the first, so if you like the first (which you most certainly will), you will definitely like the rest.
ReplyDeleteI thought the Mysterious benedict society was interesting because there just isn't any book like it out there. each member has there specific talent that fits like a puzzle into the group. the senerios were real enough but not real, it was funny but suspenseful, it was a totally different book from any i have ever read.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a great read, I have seen others reading this book and have always wondered what it was about. Thanks for sharing!
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