Hugo Cabret is a young boy living in a train station in 1930's Paris. He lives in hiding and works each day adjusting the clocks of the station while at night he tries to fix a broken automaton, using the book of notes that his deceased father had left him. One day when he is caught stealing parts for his project from a store, the store owner takes his prized book and uses it as a lure to get the boy to work for him.
I was really looking forward to reading this book, but at the end of the book I was left quite disappointed. The story was only okay, for the size of the book I just expected a lot... More. I also would have like more of an adventure. The great overarching mystery of the story just came together too easily with very little payoff.
What I did like about it was the references to classic movies. Milies was a film genius who is a major plot of the story. His films such as A Trip to the Moon are haunting and mysterious and were absolutely groundbreaking for their time. To see them referenced in a children's book is fantastic.
Reading Level: B
Story: 3
It was enjoyable but lacks depth and adventure. Could have been done in a much shorter format.
Characters: 3
I didn't hate any of the characters, but I never truly felt attached to any of them, only slightly to Hugo himself.
Style: 3
The writing was rather dry and felt as though I was reading a translated piece of work.
Cover: 4
The cover really drew me in and is what sold me in purchasing and reviewing the book.
Presentation: 4
The pictures were a fantastic touch and was truly the most interesting factor of the book.
Epicness: 1
Fails to be epic on any scale.
Final Score: 3.00
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