30 April 2008

The Spiderwick Chronicles, by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black

This collection of 5 books is a delightful, quick read. Even though they are written like children's books, they are a bit dark and mature at times. Transitioning to a much smaller book (faster pace, fewer details, etc) is a little difficult, as the series seems like the opening act to a much larger epic. It is a strange concoction of idiotic simplicity and complex struggles, but one that I found enjoyable overall.

I am just a little anxious to see how this was translated to a movie.

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