The Book of Lost Things Illustrated Edition - Couverture rigide

Connolly, John

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0340899468 ISBN 13 : 9780340899465

Editeur : Hodder & Stoughton, 2006

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Brilliantly creepy coming of age novel. (Mirror)

'Here Connolly steps directly into the enchanted forest, and the journey along its twisting path is as sinister and unsettling as anything invented by the Brothers Grimm . . . Connolly's control of this material is superb; tension, terror and gallows humour make the book a gripping read. But this allegorical coming-of-age story also cleverly shows the way that traditional stories have been used to reflect the sometimes harsh concerns of our world.' (Eithne Farry, Daily Mail)

John Connolly has a cult following for his crime novel and can clearly plot twists and turns. He has applied that talent to his own life by producing a very different book . . . a highly original novel using stories that we all know. But think twice before reading his version of Hansel and Gretel to your kids. (The Times)

It's imaginative, funny, sad and profound - fairy tales within a fairy tale, a child's adventure, a fantasy journey; it's about growing old and has the last word on dying . . . Each re-reading still brings a sigh and a moment of reflection. (Radio Times 2015-10-13)

A powerful, powerful writer. I got a very real chill down my spine. This is an amazing book. (Jeffery Deaver)

'A moving fable, brilliantly imagined, about the agony of loss and the pain of young adulthood' (The Times)

'Connolly imagines the emotional cave-in of puberty intelligently, even perceptively' (Guardian)

'Engaging, magical, thoughtful read' (Independent)

'A new interpretation of old fairy tales, it is imaginative and beautifully written.' (Choice)

'This is no saccharine fairytale, but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' (Daily Mail)

Biographie de l'auteur :

John Connolly is author of the Charlie Parker mysteries, The Book of Lost Things, the Samuel Johnson novels for young adults and, with his partner, Jennifer Ridyard, the co-author of the Chronicles of the Invaders. John Connolly's debut - EVERY DEAD THING - introduced the character of Private Investigator Charlie Parker, and swiftly launched him right into the front rank of thriller writers. All his subsequent novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers.

In 2007 he was awarded the Irish Post Award for Literature. He was the first non-American writer to win the US Shamus award and the first Irish writer to win an Edgar award. BOOKS TO DIE FOR, which he edited with Declan Burke, was the winner of the 2013 Anthony, Agatha and Macavity awards for Best Non-Fiction work.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Hodder & Stoughton
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0340899468
• ISBN 13: 9780340899465
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 320