Wonderstruck, Brian Selznick
Wow! This book is amazing! I read it within a 12 hour time span I was so engaged!! It is one of those books you can't stop thinking about and need to finish.
The story is divided into three parts and is two separate stories that come together as one in the end. One of the stories is told in text, while the other is told completely in pictures. Ben's story is about finding his father and the journey he takes to find him. Rose's story begins with a mysterious (and famous) woman she chronicles in a scrapbook. Rose also sets out on her own adventure.
The story had my attention from the first page as the story begins in where else? Minnesota!!! What a fun connection! What I really enjoyed about this book was the dual storyline. I was so anxious and excited to see how the two stories would come together - it kept me very motivated to read and I was not disappointed in the end. I thought the author did a good job of keeping you guessing with the mystery of Ben's father, yet didn't make the story completely predictable, nor completely unrealistic.
You would like this book if you like mystery, adventure, or have any interest in deaf culture. In addition, if you enjoyed Brian Selznick's other book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, you would more than likely enjoy this one as well.
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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