by Ransom Riggs
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My Thoughts: I purchased this book as a gift for a teenage member of our family. Before wrapping, a quick glance inside gave me pause. I was confused about what the photos represented. I thought I better read it before gifting. What a wonderful decision! While Young Adult Fiction generally isn't something I would consider, I was absolutely mesmerized by this book. It is written in first person from the perspective of Jacob Portman, a sixteen year old boy who struggles with fitting into society where he is from. I don't want to tell you much more than that. It would be so mean to spoil the story for you! The photos add an interesting element.
My favorite lines: "I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was."
I have already started on the second book in the series and can't wait to tell you about it!
What have you been reading?
;-) -Marci
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Partial Synopsis from Good Reads: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of curious photographs.
My Thoughts: I purchased this book as a gift for a teenage member of our family. Before wrapping, a quick glance inside gave me pause. I was confused about what the photos represented. I thought I better read it before gifting. What a wonderful decision! While Young Adult Fiction generally isn't something I would consider, I was absolutely mesmerized by this book. It is written in first person from the perspective of Jacob Portman, a sixteen year old boy who struggles with fitting into society where he is from. I don't want to tell you much more than that. It would be so mean to spoil the story for you! The photos add an interesting element.
My favorite lines: "I used to dream about escaping my ordinary life, but my life was never ordinary. I had simply failed to notice how extraordinary it was."
I have already started on the second book in the series and can't wait to tell you about it!
What have you been reading?
;-) -Marci
What a surprise to find a new series of books that you liked. It sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteMarci, Thanks so much for sharing this book review! I love to read and every now and then my daughters share something they enjoyed, now maybe I can do the same :) Take care and thanks for linking up with us at Snickerdoodle Create-Bake-Make Link party! Pinning to share.
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I screened it for my 12 year old (thought it was a little too mature for her so I told her a few more years) and it started out great, but I thought it fizzled as the story went on. It was a great premise for a story, though!
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Sounds like a fascinating read - I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI loved it!! I am sorry i missed this post somehow .
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing about this book and each time I want to read it a little bit more! :O)
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I would like to see the movie. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reviewing this! I almost rented the movie from Redbox Friday but wasn't certain it would be appropriate for my youngest. Was it scary at all?
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Appreciated your thoughts on this one. I think I need to read it! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week. I'm always so encouraged by what you share!
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