tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post694738515674348682..comments2024-01-02T00:48:13.255+00:00Comments on Rosario's Reading Journal: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, by Robin SloanRosariohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13015659149421085931noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-53717055304747505992013-11-29T09:56:47.982+00:002013-11-29T09:56:47.982+00:00I've only read 'The Magicians'. It'...I've only read 'The Magicians'. It's a Narnia/ Harry Potter mash up, except with older protagonists, and thus a darker tone. Very similar voice to this one. Don't know what else to say that isn't spoilery, which if why I can't review. <br />I'm glad I read it, but don't deeply feel the need to read more Grossman. (I had issues with his female characters, a little.) Marianne McAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-36718071310226385452013-11-29T07:52:32.633+00:002013-11-29T07:52:32.633+00:00Glad you enjoyed it, Marianne! I haven't read ...Glad you enjoyed it, Marianne! I haven't read Lev Grossman yet, maybe I should try him. Would you recommend any of his books particularly?Rosariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015659149421085931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3730322.post-83881935490262430782013-11-26T12:33:28.765+00:002013-11-26T12:33:28.765+00:00Thanks for the review - I really enjoyed the read....Thanks for the review - I really enjoyed the read. <br /><br />To me, it read like it was written by a rather more carefree Lev Grossman. Very similar voice, somehow. Marianne McAnoreply@blogger.com