Hardcover, 352 pages
English language
Published Jan. 3, 2011 by Quirk Books.
A horrific family tragedy sends sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of an old orphanage that was home to children who were more than just peculiar, but possibly dangerous--and who may still be alive. Illustrated with vintage found photographs.
I appreciate many of the choices that were made to create this story, but I simply don't like it.
I appreciate many of the choices that were made to create this story, but I simply don't like it.
First, thanks to Kersi for getting me this book for Christmas.
I'd really like the story of this book, I also enjoyed the writing style of Ransom Riggs. I couldn't stop reading, I had to continue in order to find out more and more about the island and its inhabitants. The author knows how to bound readers onto his book, by never letting them know what happens next. Also, the story wasn't common, not usual at all.
The pictures underlined the story very well and helped me to understand the mystery beyond the story.
I can give this book the full rating, 5 stars.
First, thanks to Kersi for getting me this book for Christmas.
I'd really like the story of this book, I also enjoyed the writing style of Ransom Riggs. I couldn't stop reading, I had to continue in order to find out more and more about the island and its inhabitants. The author knows how to bound readers onto his book, by never letting them know what happens next. Also, the story wasn't common, not usual at all.
The pictures underlined the story very well and helped me to understand the mystery beyond the story.
I can give this book the full rating, 5 stars.
