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This was a re-read and I had definitely forgotten just how dark this boom was! The story follows young David who is struggling with the loss of his mother. There is a war on, and David's father has ... Read full review

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Like 'The Starless Sea' but better. Good character development. A story of fairy tales, horror, and adventure. Grief, loss, trust, betrayal, and love. I wasn't 100% sold for the first few chapters ... Read full review

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Dark yet enchanting at the same time. A fun cross between Grimm's fairy tales, Pan's Labyrinth, and Neverwhere. I liked the acknowledgment in the end that "life is filled with great grief as well as ... Read full review

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One of my favorite books now. It's that enthralling and special and moving! I am almost tempted to close it, reopen it at the beginning, and immediately re-read it. Almost...but I'd rather make my husband read it instead. Read full review

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Still my favorite book to date, "The Book of Lost Things" is a bitter-sweet, cruel, yet wise and moving tale about growing up and facing the challenges coming with it, and the power of imagination ... Read full review

LibraryThing Review

Still my favorite book to date, "The Book of Lost Things" is a bitter-sweet, cruel, yet wise and moving tale about growing up and facing the challenges coming with it, and the power of imagination ... Read full review

Amazing.
This novel is so well-written. I love the way John Connolly blends so many things together. There's Greek mythology, werewolves, knights, fairy tales, and the villainous Crooked Man. This book actually made me cry. It's that good.

A fairy tale for adults.
By far one of my favorite books of all time - dark, funny, and I'm not gonna lie, I may have cried a little the first time I read it. At the surface it's a modern take on old fairy tales, but seeping with Connelly's own personal brand of horror and unrest. This isn't a lighthearted tale for kids; it's dark, it's depressing, and at times it's horrifying. There are humorous moments but they are few and far between. If you're wanting something to read to your six year old, this isn't what you're looking for. 

GREAT BOOK

Such a fantastic novel! I couldn't put it down or stop giggling to myself as I read it. It completely transports you. One of my all time favorite books.