We say: *****
Just finished this book and its been a while since i was so engrossed.
Read it over what felt one seating throughout the whole weekend.
The way its written is really visual and evocative transporting the reader to a parallel universe of magic, manipulation, circus acts and impossible settings.
With just a wisp of reality to ground us and attach us to the story, this books transported me across the world, to he beginning of the century and back. All I needed to join the fans was a red scarf.
All characters are strong and have their own animated plots to follow. They make independent decisions and suffer the consequences.
The plot is so well achieved, no gaps no questions....and the best is that we know there are more things to explain just round the corner but this is just a window and we can't see it all.
Can't wait to read more from the author.
Also, an interview with the author that gives a bit more insight into the whole story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY_Rh6j1WFo
Reading this one at the moment. Not finished it yet, but enjoying all the lovely magical imagery. And I really want a dress that changes colour. :-)
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