The peculiar thing about this book is that it's presented as a horror, when it's actually a fantasy. Putting that deception aside, we discover a well meaning character, Jacob, who after witnessing his grand-father's murder, must accept that maybe, just maybe Gramps stories about bizarre children were true.
The middle is slow paced as he mourns his grand-father and then sets off to meet all the children -- Emma in particular -- and enter their eerie world. Jacob is an intrepid boy, who proves to be just as brave as his grand-father. Also just as bizarre. Does he belong with the children?
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| Peregrine, National Geographic |
With the open ending, the question whether we'll have a second book kept eating at me. But alas, Ransom Riggs has confirmed on Twitter that there will be a sequel. If I happen to see a peregrine flying around, I'll be sure to ask when.
Are there any love interests for Jacob?
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! Let's just say it runs in the family ;p
DeleteI've been meaning to read this, but to hear it's not really a horror is disappointing. It seems like a lot of YA that's labeled "horror" never really is :(
ReplyDeleteBut great review!
So true... On plus side, rumor has it, Tim Burton will be directing the movie. He'll make it look scary :p
DeleteI haven't read this yet but the photos intrigue me. Good to know its more fantasy than horror, I rather know in advance and then I don't feel let down.
ReplyDeleteBookishTrish @ Between the Lines
It's one of those books I feel I have to read because everyone's been reading...but it's great to see a review that isn't all gushy. Now I feel less pressured about picking it up ASAP, and will take my time working through the TBR list :)
ReplyDeleteGlad I read your review because I thought this was a really scary horror novel based on what another review said. Interesting. Sounds like this one would frustrate me to to end so I like I will avoid it for now :p Thanks for your honesty!
ReplyDeleteAlise @ Readers In Wonderland