Carnivalesque | 
pickMagical. Superb. Mysterious.
I was hesitant to read this book, based on the reviews labelling it as overly wordy and hard to process/read. However, I really enjoyed it!! I quite like descriptive stories that allow me to perfectly paint a picture of the scene inside of my head. The plot was of course what drew me in and kept me interested. A boy is pulled into a mirror, something else comes out. Who isn‘t intrigued by magic mirrors and carnivals?
panSuper upset that I DNFed this! Had such a fascinating and unique premise that I was intrigued by but in my opinion, it was poorly executed. Almost purple-prosey and packed with excessive descriptions and details. I really tried but couldn‘t get past the first 60 pages.
Thought I'd pick this up since I'm studying Twelfth Night for English Literature A-Level at the moment!
so-soSo I read this book because the premise sounded amazing, but I had to force myself to finish it. The prose is amazing, the plot is interesting, and it's written entirely in third person omniscient. The book is 90% narration and sometimes I had to reread section 2,3,or 4 times before I got the idea of what was happening. If that sounds good to you, you will love this book. Otherwise you will, like me, fight to get through it.
so-soIt was a good book and the concept and general plot were so great, but it was too complicated for me to process. I took so long to read it because I was struggling to piece it all together. Maybe it's just me, but it's definitely worth a read.
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pickHmm, this is a hard one. I enjoyed it but I'm fairly certain not everyone would. I suppose, I like the writing. This book is wordy, really wordy but that is ok. It is also strange & mysterious & fantastical & all the things carnivals are, so that is ok too. What is it about? A boy wanders into a house of mirrors and something else wanders back out. The book is part mystery and part fairytale and definitely fun for fans of Neil Gaiman.
"'We thought we'd lost you,' she said, not realising the truth behind her words. Because she had lost him, for ever. Or for ever and a day, as they say in fairy tales, of which this could well be one.'"
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A banner book day. My library hold came in and a Muse Monthly delivery! #readingaddict
Today's library haul courtesy of my @LitsyGoesPostal group, and @thereadingwomen podcast. #BlameItOnLitsy #BlameItOnTheReadingWomen
Despite a wide range of mixed reviews on this beauty, the cover and synopsis are enough that I can't turn it away. Ha. Some times the more mixed the reviews are, the more excited I am to read a book. I like seeing where I fall on the rating scale.
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Have you ever just looked at a book and thought “OH MY GOD! This cover is gorgeous!!”? Because that's the reaction I have every time I see both of these books on my shelf ❤️ I can't wait to read them📚
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It's gone from 84 to 61 in the last 90 minutes. So, I'm going to chill out with my book and a cuppa. The thing about this book is I cannot figure out if it is for adults or children. Huh.
pickA quirky twist to the expected carnivale story. A boy walks into the mirror maze and something that looks like him walks out and continues life with his parents. Find out what happens to the boy and the imposter in this dark little tale full of atmosphere, carnies, and the reflection of the outsider against a 'normal' life. Really enjoyed the twists in this gem!
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Studying like crazy left me not wanting to read an actual book. My brain needed a break and here is the product of that break. Look! There's room for more 😊 PS: that's Cynthia the cat.
so-soI really wanted to love this book but I just didn't connect with it. The language was beautiful at times and the story could have been great but I felt at a remove. I didn't feel invested in the characters or what happened to them. But I can imagine other people loving it. **ARC received from netgalley and publisher in exchange for an honest review**
You enter the carnival's hall of mirrors, only to find yourself in another world while your reflection returns home to claim your life. Come this June, I think I might get in line for a ticket to this carnival. #2017MostAnticipatedBooks
