Review: #916
Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway
Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid – 12th volume
Author: Jeff Kinney
Comments: The Getaway has the Heffley family take a vacation at a topical island resort. Naturally, things do not go to plan but none of the characters are annoying here at all. There’s no pettiness and the humor is genuinely funny. Greg hasn’t had any experience travelling on a plane but the best parts come when the family arrives at the vacation spot. It is hilarious in the trouble that the family gets up to. While Greg has some legitimate concerns, most of the time, there is some naivety and exaggerated at play. The frequent illustrations help supplement the text and there are one or two instances which it makes the whole situation really funny. The plot has a natural flow to it, instead of being a collection of random events; it has a clear beginning, middle and end which help with the pacing and makes it an enjoyable read.
Rating: 7/10