Ratings169
Average rating3.6
This book follows two friends starting in their childhoods, Patricia who has one foot in the world of magic, and Lawrence who has a genius for science and invention. The two, seperately and together face ever greater challenges, eventually a threat to the world itself.
I loved the book. The only negative was that I felt that Ms Anders was too good a writer.
I'll explain: Each section of the novel is written in a different style, one that is perfect for the age of the characters, so we see Patricia's early childhood in a fairy tale style of writing, her schooling in a YA style etc.
The problem is that it is done so well I sort of feel cheated, like I was given one bite of a delicious meal, then had it whisked away. Each section was SO GOOD I wanted more!
I would have been delighted to read an entire novel of little Patricia's adventures with the woodland animals (always trying to get home for bedtime!). Then an entire novel of a young witch's trials with her hyper-nerd buddy Lawrence as they amusingly avoid the plotting of the evil guidance councilor in Middle School...and so on.
Seriously - I would read that.
I loved the ending (no spoilers) but I did feel it was a bit rushed. I think that this was intentional as it seemed to be in an “action thriller” style to build tension and excitement. I did feel that it was chopping and changing far too much. I loved each bit of it, but a scene would just get going when the characters would have to rush off somewhere else.
I guess what I am saying is. Everything is good - just give me more! It seems that whatever style Ms Anders sets her hand to turns out well, so I look forward to reading more of her work in future.