THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS - First meeting

Review by Gracia Requena

Our first session was on 9^th March. This time, we decided to read The Book of Lost Thing up to the page 250, roughly the middle of the book.

Have you ever wondered how thin the line between reality and fantasy is? You must read The Book of Lost Things to find out.  This book was written by John Connolly, an Irish writer who is mainly known for his novel about the detective Charles Parker.

The book tells the story of David, just twelve when he lost his beloved mother. His world is falling apart: the loss of his mother, the outbreak of the Second World War, and mainly the remarrying of his father and his new step-brother. However, he seeks consolation in the myths and fairytales that he used to read to his ill mother. But soon, the real world and the fantasy world begin to melt into one. From that moment, we start a long journey into a fantastic and terrifying world inhabited by most of the characters of the fairytales, but with a twist.

I have to say that it’s a book that I couldn´t put it down. It’s really easy to read and very difficult to forget. The plot is absorbing and astounding and it’s also touching and appalling almost at the same time. Obviously, this book is not for children, however it’s a must read.

We need to meet again in order to finish the book, so we´ll meet on 20^th April.