Sunday, November 13, 2011
One Book That You Don't Put Down - Really!
I just started and finished a 640 page book. I read straight through with only a pause to get a drink. It is a book lately reviewed and/or mentioned by many. This book is amazing, satisfying, intriguing, mysterious, full of pictures, but not a picture book, and wondrous. It is Wonderstruck, by Brian Selznick. I couldn't read all the reviews, but did read some. None could give away much more than the beginning questions asked by the main character. I was enthralled by the ideas toward the end of the book, and the analogy given that applies to writing. Read the book; you will love it!
I keep looking at this book every time I am on Amazon...I may have to move it into my cart now! Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI keep reading good things about this chunkster. Need to add it to my list. Thanks
ReplyDeleteNo Kindle or iBook for this one. He wants it to be a page-turning experience. Sigh. I may have to find a B & N and plop down for a look with a latte! The book looks intriguing but I'm trying not to buy anything that can get dusty! Oooh, but a gift for someone for Christmas...previewed by me for appropriateness, of course...that might work!
ReplyDeleteIt is tough to review, isn't it? You can't give away all the secrets. I love the wordle!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I can't wait to get my hands on this. :) Truly envious that you've read it! Will check out and see whether we already have it in our libraries.
ReplyDeleteI am reading this with my 3rd graders right now. We are enjoying the story but we're also using it to focus on inferring. Selznick is a master of his craft. Like you, I read it in one sitting....and could have started it over again...a fabulous blend of 2 lives.
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