leahjanespeare 's review for:

The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon

4.0

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I've been in a small middle-grade lull, and this pulled me right out! The oddness and subtle humor is reminiscent of The Series of Unfortunate Events, just without the gloomy depressing aspect, contrary to it's 'doldrum' title. I think readers of all ages will love this story. The full color illustrations scattered throughout are splendid, and really add to visualizing the story. These three characters, Archer, Oliver and Adelaide test the bounds of the imagination, and brought me along in their fantastic adventure of exploration.