A review by lucibello
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The language  is rich and elegant, the imagery drew me in. The author gave voice to the main character's thoughts in a believable way. The story was gldark and gruesome,  but still wholesome. It reads like a fairy tale (the original ones, not the sanitized modern ones). And there is a lot to be learned. I only held off half a star because  of the gruesome nature of a few scenes.
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