Member Review
Review by
Audrey A, Reviewer
The Book of Pearl is a fairy tale that finds itself bleeding into the human world.
When a teen boy finds a mysterious house in the woods, the life of Joshua Pearl finally comes to light. Hidden within the house are suitcases full of junk which revel themselves to be of another world. Understanding the truth behind these treasures takes patience and time but reveals a world of wonder and magic. The author creates a beautiful world that contrasts sharply with an Earth that is at war. The author balances urgency in both worlds encouraging the reader to be invested in both the magical realm and our own. The only issue is that I felt the structure jumped around too much. Bouncing between at least four different time periods, and several perspectives, The Book of Pearl at times seems a little convoluted where it could have flowed much better.
Intriguing and beautiful, The Book of Pearl shows that fairy tales are alive and well.
When a teen boy finds a mysterious house in the woods, the life of Joshua Pearl finally comes to light. Hidden within the house are suitcases full of junk which revel themselves to be of another world. Understanding the truth behind these treasures takes patience and time but reveals a world of wonder and magic. The author creates a beautiful world that contrasts sharply with an Earth that is at war. The author balances urgency in both worlds encouraging the reader to be invested in both the magical realm and our own. The only issue is that I felt the structure jumped around too much. Bouncing between at least four different time periods, and several perspectives, The Book of Pearl at times seems a little convoluted where it could have flowed much better.
Intriguing and beautiful, The Book of Pearl shows that fairy tales are alive and well.
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