The Looking Glass Wars
15 journalers for this copy...
You think you know the true story of Alice in Wonderland? Well think again.
Alyss is destined to become Queen of Wonderland until her parents are murdered. She flees to safety in our world. Years pass. Now it is time to return.
Step into a dazzling new world. Dare to enter the Looking Glass Maze. Because this is Wonderland as you have never seen it before!
I'm setting this up as a bookray, usual rules apply, please journal the book on receipt and try and have it read within one month.
Participants
scotsbookie - Scotland
famulus - UK
arabellafigg - UK
bilbi - France
hippolein - Finland
pellu - Finland
alienagr - Greece
marsala - Netherlands
This bookray has now completed. Thanks to everyone who took part.
Alyss is destined to become Queen of Wonderland until her parents are murdered. She flees to safety in our world. Years pass. Now it is time to return.
Step into a dazzling new world. Dare to enter the Looking Glass Maze. Because this is Wonderland as you have never seen it before!
I'm setting this up as a bookray, usual rules apply, please journal the book on receipt and try and have it read within one month.
Participants
scotsbookie - Scotland
famulus - UK
arabellafigg - UK
bilbi - France
hippolein - Finland
pellu - Finland
alienagr - Greece
marsala - Netherlands
This bookray has now completed. Thanks to everyone who took part.
Journal Entry 2 by niccijl at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Monday, February 4, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (2/4/2008 UTC) at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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This is starting the first leg of its journey.
This is starting the first leg of its journey.
Arrived this morning, thank you niccijl. I have a few rings/rays with me ( this is number 5) but I can assure you I'll get to it asap.
Just to let you know I started reading this yesterday, really enjoying it so far.
I loved this! A rollicking, alternative look at Wonderland. Alyss flees Wonderland on her 7th birthday when her Aunt Redd kills her parents & takes over the Queendom. In Oxford Alice learns to forget about Wonderland & loose her imaginative powers in order to fit in. Thirteen years later she is retrieved & taken back, will she be able to regain her rightful place as Queen? With help from Bibwit Hart, Dodge, General Doppelganger & Hatter Madigan Alyss attempts to pass through the Looking Glass Maze & battle with Redd & her supporters.
I have Famulus's details & it will go in the post tomorrow.
I have Famulus's details & it will go in the post tomorrow.
Journal Entry 6 by scotsbookie at to a fellow bookcrosser in book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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Thanks, Scotsbookie - received it today, just in time for my weekend away. Should have plenty of opportunity to get stuck in over the next couple of days.
The idea is brilliant, but the execution only moderate. This is real fairytale, in the very best sense, but sadly it's wearing a coat of 'tech-fiction' that is not at all convincing. The 'continuum' feels like an imitiation of something else - Harry Potter's floo powder maybe? - that didn't quite come off. Other 'local colour' is an uneasy alliance of the pseudo-tech (eg 'nanofibres' and Hatter's weaponry) and the twee ('gwormies' and 'tarty tarts'). Even so, the story itself is well worth putting up with these infelicities.
Journal Entry 9 by Famulus at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Monday, March 3, 2008
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Brief diversion to fellow bookcrosser in my office, who's promised to read it and pass it on within my 1 month time-slot.
Brief diversion to fellow bookcrosser in my office, who's promised to read it and pass it on within my 1 month time-slot.
Got the book back from my friend - sadly she didn't enjoy it at all - not her genre.
Just waiting now for ArabellaFigg's address so I can send it on.
Just waiting now for ArabellaFigg's address so I can send it on.
Book arrived this morning, thankyou Famulus. Will start it once I've finished my current read.
Journal Entry 12 by ArabellaFigg from Hull, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I really enjoyed this book, I found it hard to put down! The only thing was I felt some parts were rushed a bit, where more could have happened to improve the story. I will definitely read the next in the series, Seeing Redd.
Have PM'd bilbi, and will send the book on as soon as possible.
Have PM'd bilbi, and will send the book on as soon as possible.
Journal Entry 13 by ArabellaFigg from Hull, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Thursday, April 24, 2008
Posted to bilbi today.
Received today !
No other bookrings on my shelf at the moment... It won't last long I'm afraid ;-)
Thanks for sharing \o/
No other bookrings on my shelf at the moment... It won't last long I'm afraid ;-)
Thanks for sharing \o/
A terrific book !
It was great to read of Alyss, the true woman behind this "fictional work by Lewis Carroll" ;-D
The book will be sent to Finland next week !
It was great to read of Alyss, the true woman behind this "fictional work by Lewis Carroll" ;-D
The book will be sent to Finland next week !
Book arrived today safely in Finland (together with 4 other ring/ray books!)
Thanks a lot for sharing this book, looking forward to read it!
Thanks a lot for sharing this book, looking forward to read it!
Thanks a lot for this book, I enjoyed reading it during the weekend. At first I was a bit afraid if I would like it, seeing the description at the back of the book, but it was a very nice read, something you would like to share with other persons.
The "real" story behind the story seemed like a nice idea, well worked out and all!
The book will now wait at home for next weekend, when we have a big get-together of the Bookcrossers in Finland here in Helsinki, and if I checked it well, pellu should be there too ;-)
The "real" story behind the story seemed like a nice idea, well worked out and all!
The book will now wait at home for next weekend, when we have a big get-together of the Bookcrossers in Finland here in Helsinki, and if I checked it well, pellu should be there too ;-)
Journal Entry 18 by 
hippolein
at -- Por correo -- In the mail --, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain on Friday, June 6, 2008
hippolein at -- Por correo -- In the mail --, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain on Friday, June 6, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (6/7/2008 UTC) at -- Por correo -- In the mail --, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain
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This book goes during the summer meetup to Pellu here in Finland.
Have fun reading the book!
This book goes during the summer meetup to Pellu here in Finland.
Have fun reading the book!
Journal Entry 19 by Pellu from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Monday, June 9, 2008
I got the book last weekend in Suomenlinna. Thanks hippolein for bringing it. It's a pity we didn't meet.
Journal Entry 20 by Pellu from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The book was good way to pass time and easy to read, but quite light. Story was going forward maybe too fast. There wasn’t very much description of characters, they felt almost like characters in a computer game. Anyway, I liked the book so much that I’m going to read also the next volume Seeing Redd.
Thank you niccijl for charing this book! I’m sendin the book to Alienagr tomorrow.
Thank you niccijl for charing this book! I’m sendin the book to Alienagr tomorrow.
Journal Entry 21 by Alienagr from Thessaloniki - Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloniki Greece on Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I was out of town for a couple of days, I returned yesterday and here it was!! Thank you very much Pellu and niccijl! By the way Pellu, it is a VERY small world after all!!!;-)
Journal Entry 22 by Alienagr from Thessaloniki - Θεσσαλονίκη, Thessaloniki Greece on Saturday, August 23, 2008
It was what I was looking for this period: a perfect book for the beach!!!I liked a lot this alternative story of Alyss in Wonderland!! And I am looking forward to reading the next in the series! Thank you niccijl for the bookray and pellu for sending it on! The book is now on its way to marsala!!
Journal Entry 23 by marsala from - Ergens in de provincie, Noord-Brabant Netherlands on Tuesday, August 26, 2008
And the book arrived safely in my mailbox today. Thank you niccijl for the bookray and thanks to alienagr for sending it to me!
I'll start reading this book as soon as I finish my current read.
I'll start reading this book as soon as I finish my current read.
Journal Entry 24 by marsala from - Ergens in de provincie, Noord-Brabant Netherlands on Thursday, August 28, 2008
I liked the story, it was quite exciting. I also really like the idea of the 'Real Alyss'. I did find it a bit weird that on the one hand you had the sort of fairytale like features, also known from Alice in Wonderland. Like the catterpillars and travelling trough looking glasses. On the other hand the sort of more technical weapons. That just seemed a bit strange. Also I would like to get to know the characters a bit more. Now sometimes it focuses too much on describing fighting scenes. All in all, it's a nice read, but lacking the depth that can be found in Alice in Wonderland.
Since I'm the last one for this bookray, I'll post a message on the forum to see if anyone else wants to join.
Since I'm the last one for this bookray, I'll post a message on the forum to see if anyone else wants to join.
Journal Entry 25 by marsala from - Ergens in de provincie, Noord-Brabant Netherlands on Friday, August 29, 2008
This bookray will continue it's journey to
- rroos (The Netherlands)
- Betje (The Netherlands)
- Moriquen (Belgium)
- Xeyra (Portugal)
- MyaStone (U.S.A.)
- You?
- You?
- Or maybe you?
- rroos (The Netherlands)
- Betje (The Netherlands)
- Moriquen (Belgium)
- Xeyra (Portugal)
- MyaStone (U.S.A.)
- You?
- You?
- Or maybe you?
Journal Entry 26 by marsala at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (9/3/2008 UTC) at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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The book is now travelling to rroos.
The book is now travelling to rroos.
Received! Thanx, Marsala! Am really curious if I am gonna enjoy it or not, I am more of a 'realistic'-stories person, but am definetely gonna give it a try.
It took me a bit longer to finish this book, I'm afraid, but it was definetely worth to finish this one. In the beginning I thought it to be not really for me and I even thought about laying away the book, but soon I was intrigued by the story. I am not too familiar with the real story of Alice in Wonderland, have to catch that one up. But for me the writer of this book is a genius. Thanx for ringing this book, niccijl and thanx to Marsala for sending it to me.
Released 15 yrs ago (10/20/2008 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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The book is going to continue it journey and is travelling to Betje by mail
The book is going to continue it journey and is travelling to Betje by mail
It arrived at my place today. Thanks rroos for sending it and the complementary cart and tea (of -for me- an unknown flavour!). The bookcover looks intriguing, but the book will have to await its turn.
I really enjoyed this book. I like those remakes of well-known originals, and I admire the authors who makes them work and create a whole new story out of it. And I think 'The looking glass wars' is such a successfull remake.
I have already pm' ed Moriquen. I have her address, but I am going to Belgium the first weekend of December and I intend to post it there, so the book will stay with me for a little while longer.
I have already pm' ed Moriquen. I have her address, but I am going to Belgium the first weekend of December and I intend to post it there, so the book will stay with me for a little while longer.
Journal Entry 32 by 
Alfa-Betje
at Controlled Release, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, December 5, 2008
Alfa-Betje at Controlled Release, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, December 5, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (12/5/2008 UTC) at Controlled Release, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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I am in Brussels, and brought this book with me.
This afternoon, I got some stamps, and posted it. I hope it arrives safely!
I am in Brussels, and brought this book with me.
This afternoon, I got some stamps, and posted it. I hope it arrives safely!
Journal Entry 33 by 
Moriquen
from Broechem, Antwerpen / Anvers Belgium on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Moriquen from Broechem, Antwerpen / Anvers Belgium on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
My apologies for forgetting about this book for so long. A while ago I bought a new bookcase and I accidentally put this book in the wrong box ... only to find it again last week.
I have since read it and I must say that the book didn't entirely live up to my expectations. The synopsis and the overall idea of the book seemed wonderful. However the execution of the story is a bit less. I constantly had the feeling that Beddor could have done a lot more with the book. He skims over so many small subjects that I feel I don't really know nor understand Wonderland and its strange inhabitants. I missed a lot of details. But apart from this the story was enjoyable enough.
Pm'ed the next participant.
Edit (01/03/'09): Have sent two PM's to Xeyra which remain unanswered. I'll PM the next person in the list.
I have since read it and I must say that the book didn't entirely live up to my expectations. The synopsis and the overall idea of the book seemed wonderful. However the execution of the story is a bit less. I constantly had the feeling that Beddor could have done a lot more with the book. He skims over so many small subjects that I feel I don't really know nor understand Wonderland and its strange inhabitants. I missed a lot of details. But apart from this the story was enjoyable enough.
Pm'ed the next participant.
Edit (01/03/'09): Have sent two PM's to Xeyra which remain unanswered. I'll PM the next person in the list.
Released 15 yrs ago (3/6/2009 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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On its way to MyaStone! I hope you'll enjoy it!
On its way to MyaStone! I hope you'll enjoy it!
Received this earlier this week - I am so sorry I forgot to journal it - and I'm already halfway thru. Reserving judgement 'til the end, though.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing!
If I had to choose between like and dislike for this book, I would settle on like. I really do love Alice in Wonderland, and love the books concept. But I agree that there was something off about it. I rolled my eyes every so often and in general thought some of the writing/character development could be improved.
That said, would def recommend it to Alice fans.
Need to find out where this goes next.
That said, would def recommend it to Alice fans.
Need to find out where this goes next.
New bookray starting:
easterngirl71/US
izzy5000/US
dreamer-kitty/CA
chucklesthescot/UK
easterngirl71/US
izzy5000/US
dreamer-kitty/CA
chucklesthescot/UK
I really enjoyed reading this book. It isn't often I find books like this that I thouroughly enjoy. I love the way the book was writen. I liked the way Alyss handled herself when she got back to Wonderland. I think I am going to try and find this book and buy it for my permanant collection! Thanks so much for sharing! Trying to locate Issy5000 and get the book to them:)
This book is back with me now, and I will be sending it on to the next person in the bookray. Sorry for the delay, entirely my fault.
About to read, then I'll pass on!
1/1/11 - Part of my New Year's Resolution to go back and journal books I skipped out on. So, I love books that are interpretations of fairy tales, and this was no exception. I loved this version of Alice in Wonderland and plan on reading the rest of the series.
1/1/11 - Part of my New Year's Resolution to go back and journal books I skipped out on. So, I love books that are interpretations of fairy tales, and this was no exception. I loved this version of Alice in Wonderland and plan on reading the rest of the series.
I just wanted everyone know that there is a second book by this author. The book is a follow up book. It is called Seeing Red!
