For lovers of Shakespeare and storytelling, I give you a work of art. The first portion of this lavish tale begins in the 1700’s and goes to the year 1900, illustrated beautifully and wordless like a silent film. It tells the legend of the Marvels, a generation-spanning family of stage actors and artists. The second portion of the story is in prose, set in 1985 London, and gives us a runaway finding his uncle. It’s particularly Dickensian, and watching the two stories slowly come together is so remarkable.
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Added to my Christmas list! I love the way Selznick tells his stories and am always happy to try a new one.
I didn’t know Selznick had a new book out, I’m a huge fan and so are my kids. Can’t wait to get this one!!