So this month for Fall Book Club we read Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. This is a story about Jacob, a teenager who travels to an island off the coast of Wales in an attempt to decipher his grandfather's mysterious last words. Included are romance, mystery and time travel.
In all honesty this isn't a book I would normally pick up. However, overall it's an easy read and I found the main characters to be well rounded and interesting. There are two things I really liked about this novel:
- It has a unique story line. It isn't like anything I've ever read before--which is a huge plus in my opinion!
- The vintage photos are the real thing, they haven't been doctored up. I found myself anticipating the next photo, excited to turn the page. It sort of jarred me out of the story, and made it easy to put the book down (which is never a good thing), but it was such a neat idea that I liked it more than disliked it.
One thing I disliked about this novel:
- The ending. It really left me hanging, and not in a good way. It just stopped in the middle of a scene. Does anyone know if this has a sequel?
What do you think? Have you read this book yet? If not, do you intend to? I'd love your opinion whether you're participating in the book club or not. If you'd like to join in the fun, visit Tracey Niethercott over at Words On Paper.
After reading this I went digging (because, hello cliffhanger!) and, yes, there's a sequel. Thank goodness. I can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it, but I've heard a lot about it. Your Fall Book Club sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteThere is a sequel, according to online buzz! Still, I thought the ending was too cliffhangery--there's a way to leave things open for a sequel and not stop in the middle of a scene.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is definitely intriguing, so I would have probably picked it up. Too bad it wasn't that good. Intrigued to hear about the rest!
ReplyDeleteHi Lindy!
ReplyDeleteI haven't even heard of that book! But I love the story line and the clever idea with the pictures. It sounds intriguing. Maybe I'll give it a go! Thanks for sharing :)
Katrine
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The ending was my gripe as well. Too abrupt. I like more closure. I did enjoy it overall, though, especially Jacob's voice.
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks Tracey! I was hoping there'd be a sequel!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes - I loved the pictures too!
I'm glad to hear there's a sequel. When a book ends in the middle of a scene, there must be, but then you think, "what if there isn't? Did I miss something?"
ReplyDeleteGreat review. I like the cover a lot, but I'm disappointed that you didn't think it was scarier.
Now I know I have to read it -- unless you want to tell me what's in the basement. Ha!
ReplyDeletehaven't read this, but i'm a little intrigued by the cover. may add this to my never-ending queue. thanks!
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