The Wishing Game: A Novel
Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner’s life in this absorbing and whimsical novel.
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This may be my favorite standalone book Iâve read all year. First of all, Clock Island is magical. The writing transports you right there, and I was sad when the book was over and I had to leave.
My favorite character was Jack, he felt like the picture of altruism, compassion and warmth.
I did not find any of the storylines problematic like many other readers did. The relationship between Lucy and Christopher did not feel creepy at all. She wasnât secretly pining for this child, she even meets with his adoption caseworker. There were no ill intentions there. Maybe a bit of an unrealistic fantasy, but other than that, as a former educator, I related very much to Lucy wanting to save a child from their difficult home life.
The ending had me sobbing happy tears.
This book made me feel, deeply. I feel that this has the potential to be a series and I hope there will someday be a book two.
My favorite character was Jack, he felt like the picture of altruism, compassion and warmth.
I did not find any of the storylines problematic like many other readers did. The relationship between Lucy and Christopher did not feel creepy at all. She wasnât secretly pining for this child, she even meets with his adoption caseworker. There were no ill intentions there. Maybe a bit of an unrealistic fantasy, but other than that, as a former educator, I related very much to Lucy wanting to save a child from their difficult home life.
The ending had me sobbing happy tears.
This book made me feel, deeply. I feel that this has the potential to be a series and I hope there will someday be a book two.
This book really is a love story to any child who sought escape from reality in a book. The beginning was a little slow for me, but I ended up really loving this journey!
Yes, I understand how this would never fly in the real world. That's the beautiful thing about FICTION.
Yes, I understand how this would never fly in the real world. That's the beautiful thing about FICTION.
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