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The Stolen Child: A Novel
 

The Stolen Child: A Novel

by Keith Donohue

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Keith Donohue's sparkling debut novel was first presented by the publisher as a "bedtime story for adults." Intrigued by comparisons to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, we dipped into the book, only to find ourselves transported into a strange and wonderfully rich story--a perfect blend of literary fantasy and realism that kept us... (read more)

Top tags: fantasy,  fiction,  fairy tales,  changeling,  dark fairy tale (all tags)

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Lylah
  • Rated 5 stars

“As much a work of art as a fantastic book that will probably appeal to literature fans as well as genre fiction readers. Also probably the most polished first novel I have ever seen. Highly recommended.”

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  • Rated 3.848214 stars
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  • Rated 4 stars
  

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  • Seth F

    seth f said:

    “A haunting, almost chilling account involving the changeling myth. Highly imaginative, and utterly absorbing. At times, I wished I could live wild and free like the faeries; at other times, I pitied them and the lives they were forced to lead, as well as the lives of the changelings. Couldn't put it down.”

    posted Wednesday, June 4 2008
  • Iris Sylphia's Lavender Dotted Wing

    iris sylphia's lavender dotted wing said:

    “A very fun book beautifully interwoven with bits and pieces of changeling folklore. It offers an interesting and humorous take on the changeling myth. The author shifts between the lives of the two main characters, which live separately, yet side by side throughout the story. This is part of its suspense. It is the kind of book that cannot be put down for tomorrow. It is definitely a good and worthy read, but I suggest the reader brush up a little on changeling and faerielore before reading it. It makes it more entertaining. I do hope they make this one into a movie and bring it to life! I think it would prove especially entertaining on the big screen.”

    posted Friday, April 11 2008
  • Cheryl S

    cheryl s said:

    “I enjoyed this book immensely. I think the story is a great creative work and it held me facinated throughout the book. Donohue is a wonderful writer and his depiction of the changeling/hobgoblin children was interesting if not creepy. At the same time he humanized them and gave them each an identity. I like the alternating chapters told from differing points of view.
    Great story!”

    posted Wednesday, March 26 2008
  • Susan

    susan said:

    “I enjoyed this book. It had a compelling plot that made you want to keep reading. ”

    posted Monday, February 25 2008
  • karen f

    karen f said:

    “ Great debut novel! Wow what a story,can't wait for his next one”

    posted Sunday, December 30 2007
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