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A review by dyanavelz
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I watched the movie a few times before and I loved it, it was quite a while ago, and I am not sure if it enhanced the experience with this book, which actually is not merely a book, it is a journey. A journey through the labyrinthine corridors of creativity, a journey through the symphony of emotions, and a journey that reminds us that we are but threads woven into the fabric of a magnificent, ever-ticking world-machine.
Selznick's peculiar creativity shines like a beacon through the very pages of this book. Much like the intricate cogs of a clockwork mechanism, the illustrations seamlessly blend with the narrative, invoking an almost cinematic experience.
My favourite quotes:
"I like to imagine that the world is one big machine. You know, machines never have any extra parts. They have the exact number and type of parts they need. So I figure if the entire world is a big machine, I had to be here for some reason. And that means you have to be here for some reason, too."
"Time can play all sorts of tricks on you. In the blink of an eye, babies appear in carriages, coffins disappear into the ground, wars are won and lost, and children transform, like butterflies, into adults."
Selznick's peculiar creativity shines like a beacon through the very pages of this book. Much like the intricate cogs of a clockwork mechanism, the illustrations seamlessly blend with the narrative, invoking an almost cinematic experience.
My favourite quotes:
"I like to imagine that the world is one big machine. You know, machines never have any extra parts. They have the exact number and type of parts they need. So I figure if the entire world is a big machine, I had to be here for some reason. And that means you have to be here for some reason, too."
"Time can play all sorts of tricks on you. In the blink of an eye, babies appear in carriages, coffins disappear into the ground, wars are won and lost, and children transform, like butterflies, into adults."