The Child Thief: A Novel
von Brom
The acclaimed artist Brom brilliantly displays his multiple extraordinary talents in The Child Thief—a spellbinding re-imagining of the beloved Peter Pan story that carries readers through the perilous mist separating our world from the realm of Faerie. As Gregory Maguire did with his New York Times bestselling Wicked novels, Brom takes a classic children’s tale and turns it inside-out, painting a Neverland that, like Maguire’s Oz, is darker, richer, more complex than innocent world J.M. Barrie originally conceived. An ingeniously executed literary feat, illustrated with Brom’s sumptuous artwork, The Child Thief is contemporary fantasy at its finest—casting Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, even Captain Hook and his crew in a breathtaking new light.
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The Child Thief: A Novel
von Brom
The acclaimed artist Brom brilliantly displays his multiple extraordinary talents in The Child Thief—a spellbinding re-imagining of the beloved Peter Pan story that carries readers through the perilous mist separating our world from the realm of Faerie. As Gregory Maguire did with his New York Times bestselling Wicked novels, Brom takes a classic children’s tale and turns it inside-out, painting a Neverland that, like Maguire’s Oz, is darker, richer, more complex than innocent world J.M. Barrie originally conceived. An ingeniously executed literary feat, illustrated with Brom’s sumptuous artwork, The Child Thief is contemporary fantasy at its finest—casting Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, even Captain Hook and his crew in a breathtaking new light.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(4)
Rezension von Raphaela Brom verbindet die PeterPan und die Avalon Erzählungen zu einem atemberaubenden, dunklen Märchen, das seine Figuren und die Leser in eine Alptraumwelt entführt. Eine Geschichte, die einen nicht mehr loslässt.
Rezension von VerenaWell, when I was a kid I was always scared of Peter, I guess I know now why
Rezension von James LückThat was an interesting read. I didn't like Peters character, but I think I was meant to hate him. Really dark, good book to end my reading year of 22
Rezension von Tara NelsonI found this book very fascinating. For some reason, I have never read J.M. Barrie's original Peter Pan. I've seen movie adaptations of the book, but never actually sat down to read it. This book is a very dark Peter Pan, deadlier and definitely more adult. I am not usually a squeamish person when I read graphic scenes, but there were a few times when my skin crawled (there is one scene where the head Reverend explains how he will go about exorcising the demons he believes lives in Peter and his Devils aka Lost Boys). Brom mixes other legends into this story, which created an interesting history for the characters. I've always been fascinated with faeries, witches, pixies, trolls and elves and you'll find them in this story. This Peter is both playful and mischevious, as well as has a very dark side that reveals a murderous appetite. That was different. This is definitely not Disney's Peter Pan nor is it anywhere close to the playful stage versions I've seen. This is not a bedtime story type of book either, this book deserves a mature audience. I think if you're familiar with the basic story of Peter Pan (the boy who never grew up) and have a tiny idea of what Avalon is, you'd probably find this book interesting and possibly enjoyable.