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Cargando... The Illustrated Child: 2020’s most haunting and magical literary fiction debut novel about a young woman’s search for the truth (edición 2020)por Polly Crosby (Autor)
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. I've seen other reviewers say they weren't quite sure what to expect when they picked up The Illustrated Child and I was the same. It definitely wasn't what I was anticipating. Romilly is only a young girl as the story begins, living with her father in a rundown house called Braër. Her father, Tobias, writes and illustrates a series of books with Romilly as the main character, along with her cat, Monty. He's a man of huge talent and he creates a magical world for a child to live in, but he's also a difficult man, and they live a most unconventional life together. The book takes us through Romilly's life until she is a teenager and through many ups and downs, highs and lows. It's a tough book to read at times, as there is a fine line between the magic created by Tobias and child neglect. The reader can see what is happening but Romilly, as the protagonist, cannot. I really enjoyed the way the story unfolded as Romilly found out some truths about her family and the people who loved her. Polly Crosby is a masterful plotter and a beautiful writer and she has written a very special debut novel with The Illustrated Child. However, I would say that it's a lot darker than I anticipated with some scenes that had me feeling quite uncomfortable, and it's quite possible it was just a bit too dark for me personally. It also has an otherworldly feel to it that again is rather out of my comfort zone and so certain aspects of the story didn't quite work for me. Where I was expecting a childhood of countryside romps and treasure hunts, the reality is a sad story of ill-health and lack of care. This book won't be for everyone and I would say definitely don't go into it unless you are prepared for a quite bleak story with some ominous undertones. But if you want to read a story that is like a treasure hunt in itself, a coming of age story that is meticulously executed and at times disturbing, then The Illustrated Child is the perfect choice. This could well be my favourite book of 2020. Oh wow, it's quite some time since I listened to a book where I didn't want to miss a single word. This was beautifully written and held me transfixed throughout. I was listening rather than reading and the narrator, Rosie Jones, perfectly matched the feel of the narrative. I was racing towards the end, but now I wish I'd taken it a bit slower. Romilly lives with her eccentric father, in a rambling house in the countryside. She finds unexpected fame as the character in her father's novels and he removes her from school when fans start to stalk her. As a single child and homeschooled, she lives a wild isolated life with just her cat for company. The books suggest that there may be some hidden treasure to be found from clues buried within them and they become as popular as Harry Potter. As the novel progresses it becomes darker, gradually, imperceptibly, until nothing is quite as it seems. This is so well done, it's hard to believe that this is the author's first book. It felt like a cross between Erin Mortgenstern and Diane Setterfield, two of my favourite authors. I cannot wait to read whatever Polly Crosby brings out next. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
A young girl. A hidden treasure. A dark family secret. 'Evocative and enchanting - a future classic' Veronica Henry 'An extraordinary debut... beautiful, dark, haunting' Edward Carey 'A captivating coming-of-age story' Daily Mail 'A bewitching read' Woman & Home Romilly Kemp has an idyllic childhood, roaming the wilderness that surrounds her father's ramshackle farmhouse. But when he makes her the star of his beautifully illustrated books, her carefree if somewhat lonely existence is threatened. The books are thought to hold clues to an elaborate treasure hunt, and strangers turn up at their door, anxious to get a glimpse of the 'Kemp Treasure Girl'. But when her father falls ill, leaving Romilly more isolated and alone than ever, she begins to delve deeper into the books - and her past. As she makes sense of the clues he has hidden, she finds a truth that is far darker and more devastating than any treasure hunt has a right to be. For not everything that is hidden is gold. Praise for The Illustrated Child: 'Evocative and enchanting - a future classic and a star in the making' Veronica Henry 'An extraordinary debut... beautiful, dark, haunting and unforgettable. I loved it' Edward Carey 'A captivating coming-of-age story with memorable characters beautifully brought to life in a setting dripping with atmosphere' Daily Mail 'Part fantasy, part coming of age, the undercurrents of child neglect and mental ill health pull at you all the way through this poignant tale' Heat 'A bewitching read' Woman & Home 'Written in fine, delicate prose, this treasure of a debut takes up the palette of emotions and paints with all the colours. Beautiful' Nydia Hetherington 'Exquisitely written, stunning, totally unique. Everyone needs to read this' Jessica Ryn 'A magical tale, beautifully written, evocative and mysterious, and stitched through with a dark thread that I wasn't expecting. What a wonderful book' Anita Frank 'A beautifully written tale that evokes dreams and imagination' Daily Record No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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I actually loved certain aspects of this book, the idea of the illustrations and the perception of the Romilly in the book with the public perception were developed well. Less successful for me was the whole trajectory with the mother and the friend, it just didn't ring true. This meant that I struggled with huge sections of the book event though I think the bare bones were strong it just wasn't for me. ( )