The Book of Lost Things: A Novel - Couverture souple

Connolly, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 074329890X ISBN 13 : 9780743298902

Editeur : Washington Square Press, 2007

Synopsis

Book by Connolly John

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)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and alone, he takes refuge in his imagination and soon finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. While his family falls apart around him, David is violently propelled into a world that is a strange reflection of his own -- populated by heroes and monsters and ruled by a faded king who keeps his secrets in a mysterious book, The Book of Lost Things.

Taking readers on a vivid journey through the loss of innocence into adulthood and beyond, New York Times bestselling author John Connolly tells a dark and compelling tale that reminds us of the enduring power of stories in our lives.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Washington Square Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 074329890X
• ISBN 13: 9780743298902
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 480