Journal Entry 1 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother. He is angry and alone, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness, and as he takes refuge in his imagination, he finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. While his family falls apart around him, David is violently propelled into a land that is a strange reflection of his own world, populated by heroes and monsters, and ruled over by a faded king who keeps his secrets in a mysterious book ... The Book of Lost Things.

An imaginative tribute to the journey we must all make through the loss of innocence into adulthood, John Connolly's latest novel is a book for every adult who can recall the moment when childhood began to fade, and for every adult about to face that moment. The Book of Lost Things is a story of hope for all who have lost, and for all who have yet to lose. It is an exhilarating tale that reminds us of the enduring power of stories in our lives. 

Journal Entry 2 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Dark and disturbing, this story harks back to the time when fairy tales were grim and gritty messages, before they were prettified for today's squeamish audience. I enjoyed reading it and could see David's progression, but I preferred not to delve into the loss of childhood theme. I read Connolly's website about the book afterwards, so perhaps a second reading would bring the deeper themes to light. As it is, it's a dark adventure for child and adult. 

Journal Entry 3 by catsalive at Australia, RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (12/22/2009 UTC) at Australia, RABCK -- Controlled Releases

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Journal Entry 4 by bemaia from Sydney, New South Wales Australia on Friday, February 05, 2010

Received this book from Catsalive for Southern Cross Exchange. Thank you!