The Book of Lost Things - Rilegato

Connolly, John

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ISBN 10: 0340899468 ISBN 13: 9780340899465

Casa editrice: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2006

Riassunto

'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother ...' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes. And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters in his quest to find the legendary Book of Lost Things.

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Recensione:

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)

Descrizione del libro:

Celebratory tenth anniversary edition, with black and white illustrations, two new short stories and an afterword.

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• Editore: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0340899468
• ISBN 13: 9780340899465
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 320