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No one knows books better than bestselling author John Connolly. His newest creation, The Book of Lost Things, is an incredible tale and perfect depiction of life, love, loss, adventure, and the coming of age for one unique and courageous boy, David. 12-year-old David finds himself engrossed in his recently late mother?s favorite books and literally ends up in a fantastical world similar to those of his beloved novels, yet far greater and more terrifying than he could have ever imagined. Upon entering this new land, David encounters werewolves, kings, queens, trolls, a horrific huntress, a knight in shining armor, and monstrous flying beasts.
While some of these creatures are frightening, nothing compares to the book?s main villain, The Crooked Man. He is a character of deceit, murder, and tricks. The Crooked Man brings to mind the conniving and chilling criminals that haunt Charlie Parker, the beloved private detective from several of Connolly?s previous bestselling novels.
Throughout this magnificent story, John Connolly successfully mixes the journey of David with some of our favorite childhood fairy tales, added with that special Connolly twist. He so brilliantly illustrates the power of books and the way they affect our lives. The power they wield over us and the power we wield over them. Without us, books could not come to life and spread like a wildfire throughout our imaginations. Without them, the world would be a far less interesting and enticing place. Where else would one go without such a beautiful escape from life?s everyday struggles? Stories live inside us and we must give each other life for us both to prosper.
Overall, I can?t say enough great things about this book. Although some die-hard Connolly fans may be skeptical as he bravely treads through new waters, rest assured, he never disappoints. His descriptive writing and poetic storytelling make this new page turner an enchanting novel that?s wicked good fun for Connolly fans and first time readers alike.
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The Book of Lost Things: A Novel by John Connolly
csi_monkey, September 2, 2006
No one knows books better than bestselling author John Connolly. His newest creation, The Book of Lost Things, is an incredible tale and perfect depiction of life, love, loss, adventure, and the coming of age for one unique and courageous boy, David. 12-year-old David finds himself engrossed in his recently late mother?s favorite books and literally ends up in a fantastical world similar to those of his beloved novels, yet far greater and more terrifying than he could have ever imagined. Upon entering this new land, David encounters werewolves, kings, queens, trolls, a horrific huntress, a knight in shining armor, and monstrous flying beasts.While some of these creatures are frightening, nothing compares to the book?s main villain, The Crooked Man. He is a character of deceit, murder, and tricks. The Crooked Man brings to mind the conniving and chilling criminals that haunt Charlie Parker, the beloved private detective from several of Connolly?s previous bestselling novels.
Throughout this magnificent story, John Connolly successfully mixes the journey of David with some of our favorite childhood fairy tales, added with that special Connolly twist. He so brilliantly illustrates the power of books and the way they affect our lives. The power they wield over us and the power we wield over them. Without us, books could not come to life and spread like a wildfire throughout our imaginations. Without them, the world would be a far less interesting and enticing place. Where else would one go without such a beautiful escape from life?s everyday struggles? Stories live inside us and we must give each other life for us both to prosper.
Overall, I can?t say enough great things about this book. Although some die-hard Connolly fans may be skeptical as he bravely treads through new waters, rest assured, he never disappoints. His descriptive writing and poetic storytelling make this new page turner an enchanting novel that?s wicked good fun for Connolly fans and first time readers alike.
(11 of 15 readers found this comment helpful)