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.
Graphic: Blood, War, and Violence