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Ada brings to Wonderland her own imperfect apprehension of cause and effect as she embarks on an odyssey to find Alice and see her safely home from this surreal world below the world. If Eurydice can ever be returned to the arms of Orpheus, or Lazarus can be raised from the tomb, perhaps Alice can be returned to life.
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To be fair this author is quirky in his takes of different stories and Alice in Wonderland (one of my favorite stories!) Is already a trip but with this one it gets curiouser and curiouser. This is from the POV of Ada a character briefly mentioned in the original story...Alice's friend to be exact. Suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride is my suggestion if you decide to pick this one up. #bookspin #aliceinwonderlandretelling @TheAromaofBooks

Were there a god in charge of story—I mean one cut to Old Testament specifics, some hybrid of Zeus and Father Christmas—such a creature, such a deity, might be looking down upon a day opening in Oxford, England, a bit past the half-way mark of the nineteenth century.
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Next pick from the book jar. I'm quite sure I won't read this one in a day like the last 2 as have my kiddies for another week. Hoping to take them farm tomorrow if the weather is nice we can see all the baby animals 🐑🐷🐄🦆🐣🐐🐎

“Let me put it more scientifically. If separate species develop skills that help them survive, and if those attributes are favored which best benefit the individual and its native population, to what possible end might we suppose has arisen, Mr. Winter, that particular capacity of the human being known as the imagination?”
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#CuriousCovers Day 10 #AbstractArt. Abstract Art isn‘t really my thing. Does this cover even qualify? 😂. Another book hanging out on my Kindle waiting for someday.

Frankly I am not sure what even happened. It was extremely hard to follow. It was part of a buddy read. That is the only reason I didn't bail.

January 25/25 #LItsyLove

Were there a god in charge of story– I mean one cut to Old Testament specifics, some hybrid of Zeus and Father Christmas– such a creature, such a deity, might be looking down upon a day opening in Oxford.
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“Let me put it more scientifically. If separate species develop skills that help them survive, and if those attributes are favored which best benefit the individual and its native population, to what possible end might we suppose has arisen, Mr. Winter, that particular capacity of the human being known as the imagination?”
#AfterAlice #GregoryMaguire #lastline #closingline #book #books #read #recommendation #Fantasy #Fiction #Retellings 💓💓💓💓💓

This book isn't what you think it is. It's not an Alice in Wonderland retelling. Maguire takes the other characters mentioned in the book and tells the story of what they were doing. Ada falls down the rabbit hole after Alice. Lydia does her thing. It's really clever as a concept. I also went to the book reading/signing in Concord and he brought a flute player. Magical. ☕🐰

This story is not what I thought it would be. I did feel somewhat confused with it going back and forth between stories. I felt it would‘ve been better and more easy to follow without the back and forth. Overall I say that this was an okay story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I started this one before ‘The Witchfinder‘s Sister‘ but I can‘t stand it. I liked the ‘Wicked‘ series, but the writing in this one is completely different and I can‘t. 👎🏼👎🏼

I really wanted to enjoy this book but I just couldn‘t get into it. I‘ve read other books by him and have loved them🤷🏻‍♀️ It was very slow for me.

Another great box from @Avanders for #CBBC I believe this should be the last one I receive until the next round get started. I can‘t wait, it‘s been such fun!
#CoffeeBeanBookClub

Next readers see how this is going to work out!!!

Were there a god in charge of story- I mean one cut to Old Testament specifics, some hybrid of Zeus and Father Christmas- such a creature, such a deity, might be looking down upon a day opening in Oxford, England, a bit past the half-way mark of the nineteenth century.
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After Alice, the Shadow and Bone series, and a bunch of amazing stickers and treats, all Alice in Wonderland themed. Thank you thank you thank you @SmartSassery you are truly amazing and I cannot wait to read all of these and talk to you about them!!!! #mysterymessageswap @TheReadingMermaid

Trying to pick which books I should pack for a weekend trip #upnorth 📚💼 I can't ever narrow it down and always end up packing way more books for my trips than I could ever actually read! This is a book I've been meaning to read for so long and have yet to get to, so I'm thinking it might be a good one to bring along. I've read the Wicked books and enjoyed them, but I haven't read anything else by Gregory Maguire yet.

Surprising variety so far this year. Challenging me to get out of my comfort zones. Most have been ticked off the #popsugar2019 challenge, too.

Alice is #fallingslowly on this cover.

#musicalnewyear
@Cinfhen @vivastory

While not a pan, there were things that kept me from getting lost in this book. Considering the source material, that‘s what I wanted. First, I couldn‘t understand the point of the Victorian frame story. Anyone else get it? Second, Wonderland felt flat to me. I didn‘t care about the characters or what was happening. Where‘s the fantasy and whimsy? Big potential; lackluster execution (for me).

#Booked2019 | #FairyTaleRetelling

📷: Google Books

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If separate species develop skills that help them survive, and if those attributes are favored which best benefit the individual and its native population, to what possible end might we suppose has arisen, Mr. Winter, that particular capacity of the human being known as the imagination? #AfterAlice #GregoryMaguire #lastline #closingline #funkopop #popvinyl #AliceKingsleigh #Alice #book #books #bookreport #bookreview #bookriot #recommendation 🧡🧡

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I've read most of Maguire's books, but I think this was my least favorite of all of them. #TBTReads

Just a reminder that there are only a few days left to enter my #anothermanstreasure giveaway and win the pictured books. See the original post for details. Good luck, Littens!

My second Maguire, both so-so. I think they may just not work for me. I get the appeal, it‘s the perspective of what‘s going on above ground while Alice is gone and a friend that is trailing Alice to get her home.
It drags in some parts and has this feeling of just slightly missing all the crazy action that Alice is experiencing. The above ground stuff is just boring. Didn‘t hate but didn‘t love.

#ReadingResolutions #fivestack @Jess7

My shelfie #riotgrams

1-17-18: 2nd finished book of 2018. After Alice by Gregory Macguire. This strange little novel takes place during the time that Alice is running around Wonderland, and shows what was happening above ground. I found it interesting and a quick read and I liked seeing different aspects of the day Alice went to Wonderland since I've been reading about her since I was a little girl. 👍🏼📖#️⃣2️⃣

1-16-18: Finishing this today 🤞🏼📖☮️🌺

1-11-18: Dinner and a book! Tuna patties (my mother in law's recipe), couscous, Brussel sprouts, naan and sparkling water! Courtesy of my husband. He is the chef here. 👍🏼🍽🥖📖

1-9-18: Finally! 📖☕️💖

On my TBR list.

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this time last week *sigh*

Were there a god in charge of story- I mean one cut to Old Testament specifics, some hybrid of Zeus and Father Christmas- such a creature, such a deity, might be looking down upon a day opening in Oxford, England, a bit past the half-way mark of the nineteenth century. #AfterAlice #GregoryMaguire #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookrecommendation #recommendsday #bookrecommendations #bookreport #bookreview #bookriot #TBR #ToBeRead #TBRBingo

11-18-17: Got to spend some time in the main library of Orlando's bookstore and found a copy of #afteralice by #gregoryMaGuire for $1!!! 📖👍🏼🙌🏼

✨I can definitely see why this doesn't have very good ratings like...anywhere. Seeming how its really based around Oxford and the other people in Alice's life. I still have no idea what this book was suppose to be about, but I did enjoy the different point of view. If it wasn't for my OCD, I probably would of DNF'd this one.
3/5

It was a good night for a #bookhaul! Hit up a discount book store (with library sales) and a general discount store and came home with this pile for a total of just $16! Score!

I would like to get my hands on all of these books by Gregory Maguire. I loved Wicked, but haven't read any of his others yet. #LibraryWishlist

Have any of my fellow Littens read any of these books? Would you recommend? Please let me know. ☺️

.."I adore babies myself," said Humpty Dumpty, flashing some pointy teeth.

"..But what is character? How solid? We cut our hair, we shave our beards, we lose a limb. We remain ourselves. In dreams, however, we swap identities licentiously. We sabotage the structures of our character without a thought.."

Currently reading!

I had high hopes for this book but honestly felt that Maguire fell very flat. The execution felt very off the entire time. :/

I really love retellings, and am very excited to read this one soon - I love Alice in Wonderland, it's one of my favorites 🌹✨

Which is your favorite retelling? 😊

#afteralice #aliceinwonderland #retelling