Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick is written in the same format as another book he wrote a few years ago called The Invention of Hugo Cabret (which I loved). The author combines pictures and words to tell a story--a few pages of pictures followed by a few pages of words, repeated throughout the entire book. Wonderstruck tells two different stories--Ben (in words) is searching for his father, while Rose (in pictures) sets out on a quest of her own.
Even though this book looks massive, it's a quick read. (Thanks to half the pages being pictures, and the text pages aren't very full.) It's a fascinating story that kept me enthralled and excited about what was to come. I loved the unknowns that were revealed throughout the book, loved the distinct characters, and loved how everything came together. It was a fun book with beautiful illustrations and a feel-good story. Highly recommended.
Rating: * * * (3/3 = Loved it)
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