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zmalik's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thepagelady's review
4.0
Book Review…The Lost Storyteller by Amanda Block
Rebecca hasn't seen her father Leo since she was six. All she knows is that, once upon a time, he was a well-loved children's TV star. But when a journalist turns up asking questions about her father, Rebecca starts to wonder whether there is more to Leo's absence. Looking for answers, she unearths a book of fairy tales written by Leo and dedicated to her but what use are children's stories to her now, all these years later?
Tentatively, Rebecca tries to piece together her father's life. Yet her mind keeps returning to the fairy tales. Perhaps they are the key to unlocking the mystery of her father, the lost storyteller; to revealing who he was, what he went through and even where he might be now.
I really enjoyed this story! It takes a deep look into the bonds between a parent and their children and the effects mental illness can take on these relationships. The fairy tales written by Leo were wonderful and probably one of my favorite parts! They are dark, mysterious, magical and full of secrets! The characters have depth and are complex but my favorite was Leo. He really shines in this story. His love and dedication to his daughter was a beautiful thing to read about. It's a heartwarming story of family, love and hope! Thank you Mobius and Amanda Block for sharing this beautiful story with me!
Rebecca hasn't seen her father Leo since she was six. All she knows is that, once upon a time, he was a well-loved children's TV star. But when a journalist turns up asking questions about her father, Rebecca starts to wonder whether there is more to Leo's absence. Looking for answers, she unearths a book of fairy tales written by Leo and dedicated to her but what use are children's stories to her now, all these years later?
Tentatively, Rebecca tries to piece together her father's life. Yet her mind keeps returning to the fairy tales. Perhaps they are the key to unlocking the mystery of her father, the lost storyteller; to revealing who he was, what he went through and even where he might be now.
I really enjoyed this story! It takes a deep look into the bonds between a parent and their children and the effects mental illness can take on these relationships. The fairy tales written by Leo were wonderful and probably one of my favorite parts! They are dark, mysterious, magical and full of secrets! The characters have depth and are complex but my favorite was Leo. He really shines in this story. His love and dedication to his daughter was a beautiful thing to read about. It's a heartwarming story of family, love and hope! Thank you Mobius and Amanda Block for sharing this beautiful story with me!
apricothopeful's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
danniphantomreads's review against another edition
4.0
What a great book! I expected to be more fantasy than it was but the fairytales within were amazing! This is a great read!! I highly recommend this to Fantasy lovers and fairytale lovers! The author should write fantasy style books because wow!
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Book Group for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Book Group for access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
caitlinking's review
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
pbrown12303's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hewitthm's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
This book has potential but just fell flat for me.
myadventurewithbooks's review against another edition
The main character was extremely unlikeable, too many unnecessary paragraphs and dull.
kleonard's review
2.0
A woman whose family has long been estranged from her father decides to seek him out when a reporter declares that he's hell-bent on find ing the man, who disappeared from public view many years earlier. Together, the woman and the reporter do some digging, begin a relationship together, and find her dad, whose story is one of mental illness, the stigma of such, and the fear of lack of control, reprisals from the woman's mother and her family, and society at large. It's a slow read and a bit pat, and the characters are all pretty awful people--privileged and snobby and not very thoughtful. Not entirely terrible, but not something I'd recommend to most people.