A review by minnielikesbooks
Colleen the Wanderer: Being the adventures of a young woman journeying Terra Sanctorum in quest of a lost city while accompanying monsters of various kind ... and what became thereof. by Raymond St. Elmo

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

A delightful, wandering adventure! A bit reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, if Alice were a perfectly practical woman who just wanted to be left alone, thank you very much. 

With a book entitled “Colleen the Wanderer” it might be redundant to say this, but you should indeed be prepared for wandering!! The pace is on the slower side and the journey is very immersive as you get to know the many “miscreates” Colleen encounters; a favorite of mine being “ball monster” (I won’t spoil his name 😉). Something about St. Elmo’s storytelling and dialogue always remind me of Wes Anderson—charming, distinctive, hilarious.

Now on to practical matters (in the spirit of Colleen herself). This is a sequel to Barnaby the Wander, but it works as a standalone. There are some cameos that you will not understand without having read Barnaby, but it’s not a necessity in order to enjoy the story. I highly recommend that you read Barnaby though! Because it’s a great book and you’d be missing out!