I need to take a moment to digest this beautiful little book.
I did not expect 161 pages to have such a profound impact. This short novel is an absolute delight. Immersive, fabulous word play, a vivid world and a unique perspective... I could go on and on.
There were moments that made me think of other favourite stories- the Word we follow is much like a "Borrower", there are chapters that plunge you into a deja vu of "Alice in Wonderland"...to the fable like Linguistic Games that are so poignant I found myself welling up with emotion. And this isn't an English book in origination! This is a translation!
Elias Vorpahl together with Romy Fursland's translation and the stunning illustrations from Julia Stolba and the construction and design of this slim hardback by Lena Toschka make for a magical, beautiful, emotional read. I highly recommend this book, it is one that will sit lovingly on my shelf, to be cherished and revisited in moments to come.
I did not expect 161 pages to have such a profound impact. This short novel is an absolute delight. Immersive, fabulous word play, a vivid world and a unique perspective... I could go on and on.
There were moments that made me think of other favourite stories- the Word we follow is much like a "Borrower", there are chapters that plunge you into a deja vu of "Alice in Wonderland"...to the fable like Linguistic Games that are so poignant I found myself welling up with emotion. And this isn't an English book in origination! This is a translation!
Elias Vorpahl together with Romy Fursland's translation and the stunning illustrations from Julia Stolba and the construction and design of this slim hardback by Lena Toschka make for a magical, beautiful, emotional read. I highly recommend this book, it is one that will sit lovingly on my shelf, to be cherished and revisited in moments to come.