John Connolly - Book of Lost Things, The - 9

[StefanY]

Book of Lost Things, The



Wow, what a great book! I can honestly say that this was much more than I expected.

The Book of Lost Things is a wonderful fantasy adventure novel that takes a young English boy and transports him to a magical land from which he must search for his way home. The main plot is a familiar one in many young adult/juvenile fantasy's but this book is clearly intended for more adult readers. Connolly has created a world where fairytale and myth are heavily intertwined with his storyline and he has injected wit, violence and compelling characters throughout.

We witness the main character's growth from sullen child to a young man beginning his journey into man-hood. The transformation isn't easy and there are many temptations and perils along the way, but it is definitely a journey that takes hold of the reader. I'd highly recommend this novel and will definitely be pursuing more of Connolly's work.


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