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Furthermore
by Tahereh Mafi
If I had to describe this book in three words, they’d be “CUTE AS HELL”.
If you enjoyed Howl’s Moving Castle, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, or Alice in Wonderland, you’ll simply adore this!
Furthermore tells the story of Alice, a peculiar colourless girl in a world renowned for its excess of magic and colour. Alice’s father disappeared from their homeland of Ferenwood several years ago, and it’s upon the eve of Alice’s coming-of-age magical rite of initiation that she learns her father may still be alive in the mysterious neighbouring land of Furthermore. From there, Alice embarks on a whimsical, colourful journey through the world of Furthermore with an unlikely companion: her childhood nemesis Oliver.
This is hands down the cutest book I have read in AGES. It’s whimsical, absurd, magical, fun, and funny, and it’s like Alice in Wonderland and Howl’s Moving Castle on crack! It captures the essence and magic of portal fantasy, and brought me back to those childhood fantasies of wanting to escape through the back of the wardrobe into Narnia.
Alice is a hilarious, sassy, angry great little protagonist, and she’s accompanied by a wonderfully cognizant and intrusive narrator. The narrator doesn’t so much break the fourth wall - rather they becomes part of the story itself. It’s a technique that’s uniquely suited and absolutely perfect for a portal fantasy.
My only gripe is that the ending is rushed and lazy. So much time is spent exploring other areas of Furthermore, while the main climax and plot point are sped past and wrapped up hastily in a neat little bow. I wanted more bang for my buck and more even pacing.
Overall: While this suffers from pacing issues toward the end, Furthermore is one of the most delightful books I have read in a loooooooong time. It’s whimsicality and cuteness personified, and I can’t wait to pick up the next one!
If you enjoyed Howl’s Moving Castle, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, or Alice in Wonderland, you’ll simply adore this!
Furthermore tells the story of Alice, a peculiar colourless girl in a world renowned for its excess of magic and colour. Alice’s father disappeared from their homeland of Ferenwood several years ago, and it’s upon the eve of Alice’s coming-of-age magical rite of initiation that she learns her father may still be alive in the mysterious neighbouring land of Furthermore. From there, Alice embarks on a whimsical, colourful journey through the world of Furthermore with an unlikely companion: her childhood nemesis Oliver.
This is hands down the cutest book I have read in AGES. It’s whimsical, absurd, magical, fun, and funny, and it’s like Alice in Wonderland and Howl’s Moving Castle on crack! It captures the essence and magic of portal fantasy, and brought me back to those childhood fantasies of wanting to escape through the back of the wardrobe into Narnia.
Alice is a hilarious, sassy, angry great little protagonist, and she’s accompanied by a wonderfully cognizant and intrusive narrator. The narrator doesn’t so much break the fourth wall - rather they becomes part of the story itself. It’s a technique that’s uniquely suited and absolutely perfect for a portal fantasy.
My only gripe is that the ending is rushed and lazy. So much time is spent exploring other areas of Furthermore, while the main climax and plot point are sped past and wrapped up hastily in a neat little bow. I wanted more bang for my buck and more even pacing.
Overall: While this suffers from pacing issues toward the end, Furthermore is one of the most delightful books I have read in a loooooooong time. It’s whimsicality and cuteness personified, and I can’t wait to pick up the next one!