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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Book Recommendation: The Looking Glass Wars


Right now the world is entering an era of fairy tales, with classic tales hitting one of the highest points they've ever reached in recent years. Between 'Once Upon A Time', 'Snow White and the Huntsmen', 'Grimm' and the re-release of a whole host of classic Disney films, you can't walk into a movie theatre or turn on your television without seeing a beloved Fairy Tale. The Looking Glass Wars is no exception. 

'The Looking Glass Wars' is a darker and more adult re-telling of the of Lewis Caroll's Alice In Wonderland. The Author Frank Beddor explores the idea that 'Alice In Wonderland', detailing the life of Alice Liddle, is not an accurate recount, but a distorted and interpretation of an oral history. 'The Looking Glass Wars' is the true story of Alyss and Wonderland.

The story follows Alyss Hart, princess to the Throne of Wonderland - as she witnesses the death of her parents by the hand of her Aunt Redd and Redd's assassin - a man known as The Cat. Saved by royal bodyguard Hatter Madigan, the pair are thrust into our England and separated. A race begins as Hatter and The Cat race to find the princess first, one looking to rescue her and the other looking to finish the job.

The series is a thrilling and clever fantasy trilogy which takes everything you know about Lewis Caroll's Wonderland and twists it on it's head.

The Books: The Looking Glass Wars, Seeing Redd, Arch Enemy

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