4.0 out of 5 stars
If you would love to get lost in your favorite books..., 13 Feb 2012
By Angela Wolf "bookangel" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Book Traveller (Kindle Edition)
Retired avid reader Thomas buys a chair from a mysterious bookshop owner. He discovers that the chair will transport him into the books he is reading. He becomes one of the main characters in several classic works.
As he reads different books he reflects on his life and tells his life story. (From the books he chooses, the reader can guess the way his life story is going to end.)
On top of that, there is a minor plot line involving his dog Skye. Skye can understand humans and communicate with some of them. He even follows his master into some of the novels. Additionally, he and a rival dog compete for the affections of his 'lady love.'
There is a lot happening in this book. Yet in spite of its length, I found it to be a surprisingly quick read. In some places it reads like a memoir and I'm wondering if it is slightly autobiographical.
This book was an entertaining read, and I would recommend this novel to those who enjoy getting lost in a good book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating concept, 24 Jan 2012
By sahearn - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Book Traveller (Kindle Edition)
I thought it was a fascinating concept that Thomas got to live as his favourite characters from his favourite books and it seemed very fitting for a man whose first love is obviously reading. What made the book truly interesting though was the love triangle between Thomas, Penelope and Heather Lee and especially because of the contrast between the two women who are basically polar opposites (it seemed like a conflict between good and evil or following our heads versus our hearts even when we know that following our hearts will end in heartbreak). There is also a very interesting twist at the end, too. I enjoyed reading it and thoroughly recommend it.
