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This was my first novel by this author, whom I have read good things about (the author, that is). This is a tale about growing up, I think it was meant for a more Young Adult crowd, than an adult one ... Read full review

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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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A fairy tale for adults along the lines of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere. Definitely some Grimm influence here - you'll recognize shades of the tales - and echoes of Narnia. David is a young boy when his ... Read full review

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4.5. Awesome, but minus half a star because David seemed to lack genre savvy for someone wrapped in books and fairy tales. (Probably one could infer a relationship between childish impetuousness and ... Read full review

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Felt like a film script proposal. The ending was disappointingly predictable and seemed to contradict the idea that happy endings should be avoided. 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.