The Green Book by Amal El-Mohtar
Earlier this month, Carol of Carol's Notebook reviewed The Green Book by Amal El-Mohtar. Her review really piqued my curiosity so I had to check it out myself.
This is a very different kind of story. It starts out with a description of a strange green book. Dominic, an apprentice for Leuwin in his library. He is transcribing the book that appears to be written by four different people but he then comes to a letter, written by a woman name Cynthia. Cynthia is trapped in the book and can't get out. Leuwin has fallen in love with her but cannot release her.
What happens to Dominic as he transcribes? You will have to read the story to find out. I had some trouble getting into the description part of the green book. It almost seemed like a disconnected list than a description. However, once the story turned to the letter within the green book, it captured my attention and I didn't want it to end. The Green Book is a well written and very inventive story. Very refreshing! You can read it here.
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The trapped in a book idea is pretty common in children's stories. I'd be curious to see how an adult version of that premise works.
John Mutford said... April 26, 2011 at 6:11 AM
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I didn't want it to end when I read it either.
Anonymous said... April 26, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Sounds like an interesting story. I'm going to have to take a look at it soon.
Loni said... April 26, 2011 at 9:44 AM
John, I vaguely remember reading one children's book like that, many moons ago.
Teddy Rose said... April 26, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Carol, I am going to check out some of her others works, for sure.
Teddy Rose said... April 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Loni, I hope you enjoy it. I would love to know your thoughts on it.
Teddy Rose said... April 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM
It sounds good!
Em said... May 8, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Em, it is.
Teddy Rose said... May 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM
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