Questions About The Book of Lost Things (The Book of Lost Things, #1)

by John Connolly (Goodreads Author)

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Has anyone has ever seen the miniseries? Over The Garden Wall. This book is quite similar.

Emily I love Over the Garden Wall, but I don't see the connection. They're two recent young adult dark fantasy works, that's as close as it gets; dozens of …moreI love Over the Garden Wall, but I don't see the connection. They're two recent young adult dark fantasy works, that's as close as it gets; dozens of works fall into that category.(less)

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This story seems like a book I would read. Im all about imgination and stuff. Is this book enjoyable to read or naw? :3

Sierra This is one of my favorite books. I often reread it every other year or so. It is very dark, yet so enjoyable, especially if you like fairy tales. It …moreThis is one of my favorite books. I often reread it every other year or so. It is very dark, yet so enjoyable, especially if you like fairy tales. It is definitely worth reading.(less)

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What age would you recommend this for? I've seen a review that stated this leaned more to adults, but would this be suitable for young teens?

Anna It depends on how mature the "young teen" is. I wouldn't recommend it for kids under 13 or 14. It gets kind of gory and graphic in places. But it also…moreIt depends on how mature the "young teen" is. I wouldn't recommend it for kids under 13 or 14. It gets kind of gory and graphic in places. But it also depends on the kid. It's a great book, though.(less)

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I absolutely loved Ransom Riggs' "Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children" ; is this something similar? Would it be worth reading with Miss Peregrine in mind?

Cindy I liked this book better than the Miss Peregrine series. The Book of Lost Things is a dark fantasy. The child is not gifted or peculiar. Instead, he f…moreI liked this book better than the Miss Peregrine series. The Book of Lost Things is a dark fantasy. The child is not gifted or peculiar. Instead, he finds himself in a twisted fantasy world on a quest for truth.(less)

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So far I'm really enjoying this, but it is also really creeping me out! I'm only about 4 chapters in, does it get any less spooky?

Christine No, it does not. It is not for the faint of heart, but it's worth the read if you can stand the nightmares.…moreNo, it does not. It is not for the faint of heart, but it's worth the read if you can stand the nightmares.(less)

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