Kip the Quick Clifton Hill 9781534746237 Books
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Witty, fast-paced fantasy heist where morality is…debatable. Kip is a young thief on the hard streets of Tander in the middle of the Sparelands — a dry, hot piece of hell, hit with frequent and terrible storms. All he wants to do is leave, but first he must save enough to cover fare for the only safe exit in town the iron wain. With six months to go, the job of a lifetime lands in his lap To steal a vial of the Essence — a piece of myth and legend. He'll do anything to pull it off, but the question is... Will he survive?
Kip the Quick Clifton Hill 9781534746237 Books
This book was a blast to read. It's a fast paced fantasy thriller that doesn't let up on the funny. It's also relatively clean content wise and I will probably share it with my sons in a few years as I think they will get a real kick out of Kip the Quick.One thing I found interesting about the story is that for all our witty protagonist's desire to blow Tander like a cheap popsicle stand, or in this case a 'pottery' stand ;), Kip is constantly drawn back to the sandy, sucky, town by his loyalty and love for his friends. On the one hand, the dude leads kind of a roguish life, pulling cons, heists, etc, to make enough coin for his next meal (and the food thing is a big deal for Kip, he's a growing teenage boy, after all), on the other, he's developed this interesting network of friends. (ie. Gorgo, Kay, Deena, and even his feline roommate, Roxy).
Kip's a young orphan that seems to be coming to terms with the realization that for all his streetwise independence and solitary existence, he truly does have family, one that he can't stomach leaving in any sort of peril. I would like to see more of these relationships explored in the sequel.
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Kip the Quick Clifton Hill 9781534746237 Books Reviews
Very clever, and very amusing! It's written like a middle grade book, but there's a few references in it that make me feel a little iffy about recommending it for anyone younger than high school, though I'd like to hope that those below that age wouldn't understand the references, anyway. Kip is definitely more mature than his age suggests.
Unfortunately, I can't think of a whole lot to say about this book - I wish I could, since the author is so willing to chat with readers! The only other thing I can think of right now is that some of the transitions could have been better; it may have been partly my own fault, but there were a couple of times when I started a new chapter and had absolutely no idea what Kip was doing or why he was doing it. I figured it out fairly quickly, but I still think a little more explanation at times wouldn't hurt.
Actually, I thought of one more thing for potential readers! This would have been great as a standalone novel (it had a satisfying ending and everything!), but the added epilogue suggests another installment. If that's true, what happens in the second book will be a complete surprise to me - I really was happy with the way this one ended.
Note I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
Just Ok. Thus 3 stars! This short story is all “I this” and “I that.” It's written as though the author is the main character. The first few chapters failed to draw me into the story. They also failed to paint a good picture of what the story was about and where it was headed.
Squeezed into 157 pages of text were 32 chapters, most of which were very short. I think the author knew the character development was weak, and that he failed to paint a good picture of the world he was trying to create. Otherwise he would not have included his glossary, list of places, and list of characters at the end.
As I read this short story what came to mind was a play I participated in when I was in elementary school. It was a short rendition of the Charles Dickens story called Oliver Twist. Dickens used a lot of words and pages to tell his story of a street kid thief. The author in the current book did not. 3 stars!
Kip the Quick is an awesome short fantasy-adventure! Great imagery, fast-paced, looking forward to Kip's next adventure. Full review at [...]
wow, what a fun story. I really enjoyed the characters, the pace, and the story. I can honestly say this is a wonderful find. I recommend this to any one who is looking for an entertaining book for a nice escape, and captivating read. 5 stars!!!!!!!
I was an early reader of this book and received a copy in exchange for an honest review. I did purchase a copy of my own later.
Kip the Quick is the story of a young thief who steals his way into trouble, which he quickly learns to steal his way out of. It is a first person fantasy tale of action and adventure and was a fun and quick read with a character that I didn’t at first like, but he grew on me and, by the end, I was rooting for him to win. There are some scenes that stretch credibility, but that’s the joy of reading fantasy. After all, it’s a story to escape into, not real life.
I read this book originally in two sittings, so things moved quickly enough to keep me involved, and I was satisfied with the ending.
If you enjoy first person YA, with a swashbuckling, deft-fingered hero, this book should fit you well.
Kip the Quick is a fast-paced romp through a Pseudo-Middle Eastern desert realm that will deliver the goods for those young readers craving action and adventure. It is aimed at I think the YA audience so I wasn't totally the target demographic, but I found it enjoyable (think of Indiana Jones for the action).
I once stated that the book's setting and protagonist reminded me of Assassin's Creed without the assassinations. Kip is a parkour expert of a thief. He vaults around rooftops and through alleyways in search of the ultimate treasure, and the perfect heist.
The story is well-written and Hill clearly cares about his characters which is nice. The book isn't without faults; mainly an emotional connection to the characters. I didn't feel invested and I thought that the stakes weren't all that high. Also, for being set in a Persian or Arab-influenced setting I found the names of characters and places a little generic (i.e. Ron the Con, Kip). But, those are minor gripes, and it is a fast read.
This book was a blast to read. It's a fast paced fantasy thriller that doesn't let up on the funny. It's also relatively clean content wise and I will probably share it with my sons in a few years as I think they will get a real kick out of Kip the Quick.
One thing I found interesting about the story is that for all our witty protagonist's desire to blow Tander like a cheap popsicle stand, or in this case a 'pottery' stand ;), Kip is constantly drawn back to the sandy, sucky, town by his loyalty and love for his friends. On the one hand, the dude leads kind of a roguish life, pulling cons, heists, etc, to make enough coin for his next meal (and the food thing is a big deal for Kip, he's a growing teenage boy, after all), on the other, he's developed this interesting network of friends. (ie. Gorgo, Kay, Deena, and even his feline roommate, Roxy).
Kip's a young orphan that seems to be coming to terms with the realization that for all his streetwise independence and solitary existence, he truly does have family, one that he can't stomach leaving in any sort of peril. I would like to see more of these relationships explored in the sequel.
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