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The Book of Lost Things

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Fantasy Fiction Young Adult Horror Mystery & Thriller

by John Connolly

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3.98 (43.1K ratings)
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description 339 pages

The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 43.1K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 339 pages.

About The Book of Lost Things

High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and alone, he takes refuge in his imagination and soon finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. While his family falls apart around him, David is violently propelled into a world that is a strange reflection of his own -- populated by heroes and monsters and ruled by a faded king who keeps his secrets in a mysterious book, The Book of Lost Things.Taking readers on a vivid journey through the loss of innocence into adulthood and beyond, New York Times bestselling author John Connolly tells a dark and compelling tale that reminds us of the enduring power of stories in our lives.

Detail Value
Author John Connolly
Published 2006
Pages 339
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.98 / 5.00
Total Ratings 43,086

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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43.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.98, The Book of Lost Things is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.98
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Book of Lost Things?

The Book of Lost Things is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Book of Lost Things worth reading?

Based on 43.1K reader ratings, The Book of Lost Things has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Book of Lost Things?

The Book of Lost Things has 339 pages.

Who wrote The Book of Lost Things?

The Book of Lost Things was written by John Connolly. It was first published in 2006.

What is the ISBN for The Book of Lost Things?

The ISBN-13 for The Book of Lost Things is 9780743298860.0.

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