Wonderstruck
by Brian Selznick
Taste attributes: familyadventuredramafresh & originalwholesomelinearglossyemotive & stirringrescue/escape/jeopardyunlikely connectionshuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeA good-natured, original family novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like warmth over edge.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.1 / 5
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About This Book
Expanding upon the genre-breaking form he invented in his trailblazing debut novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick creates another awe-inspiring and multi-layered reading experience. Wonderstruck weaves together two compelling,independent stories, set fifty years apart. Ben's story, which takes place in 1977, is told in words; Rose's story in 1927 is told in pictures.
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- Author
- Brian Selznick
- Published
- 2011
- Pages
- 639
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- Open Library
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