The Land of Lost Things

A Novel (The Book of Lost Things, Book 2)

By: John Connolly

Narrated by: Lucy Paterson

Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

The redemptive power of stories and family is revealed in New York Times bestselling author John Connolly’s atmospheric tale set in the same magical universe as the “enchanting, engrossing, and enlightening” (Sun-Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale) The Book of Lost Things.

“Twice upon a time—for that is how some stories should continue…”

Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident—a body without a spirit. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud the fairy stories Phoebe loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.

But an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres. Something wants her to enter, to journey to a land colored by the memories of childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father—a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; a land where old enemies are watching and waiting…

The Land of Lost Things.

©2023 John Connolly (P)2023 Simon & Schuster Audio

Honestly better than the first

I was concerned at first but it turned out to be a much better tale than the original and the characters made me feel for them. A fun listen and very nice ending.

It had a perfect ending.

I like the style that this author has. He brought enough of the first book into this one, but It could stand as it's own story. I enjoyed the ending and will not spoil it for others.

Just as good

The first one hit me really hard when I was in middle school, this one hit me just as hard at 30. Great writing. Not quite as dark as the first book. Damn good.

The narration, just like the last book, is astounding. I was moved, I was scared, I was thrilled.

Wonderful book, a worthy sequel to its predecessor. I will say, however, the introduction did grow a bit tedious, but the build up was so worth it. Absolutely check this one out!

Brilliant

John Connolly delivers another engrossing story and Lucy Patterson brings the characters to life. Mr Connolly is a treasure to be celebrated. Among the greatest storytellers of our time or any time before.

Enjoyed it. Recommend it.

It was enjoyable. I much preferred the narrator from the first novel. However, the story was quite a fun read and listen. I used to listen to the first novel every night to go to sleep. It helped me to sleep because it was familiar and I loved David’s story, as I could identify with his character.
This story continues with Ceres. She suffers a different pain, but a pain nonetheless. Her journey is both familiar and stirring. Doubting, but with an underlying stream of courage and determination. The supporting characters, new and familiar, especially the familiar, are more fleshed out and endearing. The enemies, somewhat predictable, with certain elements repeating. But that is the way of evil isn’t it? It cannot create, only mimic and destroy. So the evilness within the primary antagonists rings true. They will always do the same things, but hurting different people.
Love and courage is different though. It can create, it can preserve and change the outcome.
This book does quite the job of creating the distinction. Both evil and good, and that which is not so clear, depending on where you stand. I would listen to, or read, this book again. Even as it may be predictable in story; it is a comforting predictability. One need not always be surprised in twists to enjoy the story. Lest we fall into the same trap the writers in the last season of Game of Thrones did, trying so hard to be unpredictable they lost the plot and the characters in one fell blow.
All this to say…

Very cool.

Did not disappoint

The Book of Lost Things is one of my all time favorite books so I was equally excited and nervous for this sequel. Happy to say, I absolutely loved it and I can’t wait to read this many more times.

Great story

I loved this book I hope there will be a 3 book when the child comes back and gets all the things that helped the mom

Return to that world

Loved the story. Ceres is a sufficiently complex character to believe in, as she goes through it.

Great story with great narration.

Loved the fairy tale aspect and the continuation of book 1 with amazing description. The parts where children were attacked was a little rough.