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A review by inknosedowl
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tj Klune has done it again with In the Lives of Puppets. This book is amazing in so many ways. That characters are so lovable and whacky you cant help but want to keep up with what they are doing. This book is funny and light just as all of Klunes books, but there is a darker side just like there is in the original Pinocchio.
the part where they showed Hap all of his memories was heartbreaking and a little hard to read. Even though he is a robot you start loving him so much seeing him go through that hurts. The end of then book is so heartbreaking, but at the same time so beautiful. Showing that things don’t necessarily have to go back to the way they were, but can still be as impactful. Usually Klunes books all end tied nicely in a bow, but this one changed my expectations of endings.
The only issue I have with this book is that is was a little slow for my when they meet the Coachman. I honestly couldn’t tell you why I felt that way, but when he changed his tune it made the story interesting to me again. Great story, great writing will always suggest any Tj Klune book!
the part where they showed Hap all of his memories was heartbreaking and a little hard to read. Even though he is a robot you start loving him so much seeing him go through that hurts. The end of then book is so heartbreaking, but at the same time so beautiful. Showing that things don’t necessarily have to go back to the way they were, but can still be as impactful. Usually Klunes books all end tied nicely in a bow, but this one changed my expectations of endings.
The only issue I have with this book is that is was a little slow for my when they meet the Coachman. I honestly couldn’t tell you why I felt that way, but when he changed his tune it made the story interesting to me again. Great story, great writing will always suggest any Tj Klune book!