The Cradle

The Cradle

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At long last, fans of Assam & Darjeeling can read the next chapter in the story of everyone’s favorite little girl lost, Jee.

(And if you haven’t read Assam & Darjeeling yet, then be advised: Here there be spoilers.)

At the close of Assam & Darjeeling readers were given a brief glimpse of Jee as she approached the Winter Palace. But the path that leads her there...more
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Published February 2012 by Aurohn Press
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Julie Davis
This short story should be read only after one has read Camp's brilliant first book, Assam and Darjeeling. I very much enjoyed reading this adventure, seeing evidence of Jee's character growth, and also in puzzling over the real identities of the man and his wife (not to mention that tree). As always, Camp has a way of mingling myth and modern story while providing an underlying meaning that provides the reader with food for thought.

One comment about the layout though is that the type is gigant...more
Randolph Carter
Jan 18, 2013 Randolph Carter rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of Neil Gaiman-type fiction
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I forgot to review this. Another fine addition to the saga that began in Assam & Darjeeling. Picks up some time after the end of A&D. The entire novella takes place with "Jee" in the underworld (is that what it's called? I read this way too fast.). Again there is the masterful interweaving of classical myth with current reality. Alright, I know, you can't call it reality. As in A&D Camp brings in some thinly disguised characters to play major roles that you will recognize if you pay...more
Jennifer
Aug 29, 2012 Jennifer marked it as to-read
Madeline Franklin
Jul 09, 2012 Madeline Franklin marked it as to-read
Pragya
Apr 24, 2012 Pragya marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Mandy
Apr 22, 2012 Mandy marked it as to-read
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As a child, T.M. Camp spent most of his time in a dreamworld. These days, he spends most of his time trying to get other people to join him there.

He is the author of the novels "Assam & Darjeeling", "Matters of Mortology", "The Cradle", and the forthcoming "The Red Boy". In addition, he has written over thirty plays, many of which have been produced by theaters around the country. A few of the...more
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