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Wait for Me by Susan X. Meagher
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A clever and fun read.
This is by far one of my favourite books that I've picked up this year.
Despite a twelve-year-old protagonist and utilization of many fairy tales, The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly should not be mistaken as a children’s novel. It’s sort of a coming of age story, but from the angle of an adult looking back at lost innocence rather than the angle of a child looking forward to gained independence and strength.
It’s strange to read about a hero who is so internalized. David’s path is often dict ...more
Despite a twelve-year-old protagonist and utilization of many fairy tales, The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly should not be mistaken as a children’s novel. It’s sort of a coming of age story, but from the angle of an adult looking back at lost innocence rather than the angle of a child looking forward to gained independence and strength.
It’s strange to read about a hero who is so internalized. David’s path is often dict ...more
At times, this book was a bit predictable, but overall, it was good.
Fairy tales for grown-up type people, like ME.
I read this probably back in 2007 and picked it up when I was sorely in need of a palate cleanser and it did not disappoint. I found more typos this go-round but it remains one of my all-time favorite books.
I read this probably back in 2007 and picked it up when I was sorely in need of a palate cleanser and it did not disappoint. I found more typos this go-round but it remains one of my all-time favorite books.
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