D: A Tale of Two Worlds

D for disappointing I'm afraid. The premise sounded charming - all the D's disappear from our world and a brave girl enters a portal world to find out why and restore order. But alas - I was bored, and irritated.

The letter D has gone missing, and Dhikilo goes on an adventure into another world to find it. With many nods to Dickens, and C.S. Lewis, Michel Faber is a master storyteller in any genre. His inventiveness in character and structure make this book a joy to read.