The Land of Lost Things Volume 2

A Novel

By: John Connolly

Narrated by: Lucy Paterson

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…”

In this “dark fairy tale” (Kirkus Reviews), 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

i really enjoy both books,

but this one is superior. maybe it's because I'm a parent, but i find myself relating with Ceres much more than a prewar teenage boy.

Meh.

It wasn't a bad story or anything. It just kind of leaned too far into the formula of the last one, with a bit too much "girl power". I suppose if I had read the previous book when it came out and had a decade or so to anticipate this one, I'd of appreciated it more.

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.

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.

This book could stand out on its own. What a wonderful continuance of the first story, but yet a story all in its own.

Take the dive into this book it’s worth it. The first book about three years ago and was so jazzed when this one came out. This book stands as its own story, but draws in from the first book. Wonderful story.

A compelling story-tale.

Book 2 in the series and another great read. (*Listening.) I found so many personally touching sentence and paragraphs in this book as well as the 1st. Each word assembled in such a way as to pierce, shape and paint a connection to the story. Making it even more engaging and making my minds eye see the story elements unfolding, come alive. Adult themes of death, loss, heartache and uncertain hope are fully intertwined in the fairy tale like story that seems so parallel to our lives these days. I recommend. I will be buying the series for my collection for they deserve to be read, and reread.