*4.5 maple leaves*
Originally posted at http://dazzlingreads.blogspot.com/
Open Curtain
Natalia (The blogger)
(sitting in her bed and moping some tears from her cheeks with a
kleenex)
Beautiful!! So lovely!! (throughs the kleenex away)
My dear readers and fellow bloggers, I just finished reading Eyes
Likes Stars by Lisa Mantchev! The ending of this book wasn't sad at
all, but It was written in such a beautiful way that I feel
overwhelmed! *sniff, sniff* Oh my! Specially he last few lines!
They have such a strong feeling of adventure, freedom and the
promise of a whole new world to discover that it moved me to tears.
Can't help it. *sniff* *sigh*
(stands up from her bed and take a few steps towards the
audience)
But I don't want to talk about the ending of the book or what the
plot is about. I want to tell you how I feel about this book and
why I want you to read it. (rising one arm and smiling) Yey!
(looking up into the light and gently rubbing her fingers on her
chin)
Oh Lisa Mantchev... You did surprise me!
(looking to front into the audience's eyes and putting her hands on
her hips)
Eyes Like Stars was a very peculiar fantasy. Honestly, I think this
book is one of a kind. Very unique and magical. It is so different
that, to be honest, it took me many pages to get familiar with the
World Matchev created. It wasn't until page
hundred-twenty-something that I really got used to the very
singular place of the Théâtre Illuminata. I enjoyed all the
hundred-twenty-something previous pages, but it did feel foreign to
what I usually read. And I know that hundred-twenty-something is a
lot but not that much compared to everything this book has to
offers. Seriously, after I got familiar with this world, I was
blown away with every single act that the wondrous Théâtre
Illuminata, cast and crew offered me. I loved the story!
(taking a few more steps and sitting at the edge of the
stage)
You know? I would really love to live in the Théâtre Illuminata.
This theatre is filled with magic and it seems to have life by
itself. This theatre magically changes from one setting to another
bringing the entire world in this one place. Seriously, so many
things happened in this one place that morphs into whatever you
want it to be that it was...(looking beyond the audience with a
lost gaze) it was... it was... marvelous and fascinating
and...and.... Yeah! I am kinda lost of words but you know what I
mean! It was such an delightful experience! *sighs* *smile*
(looking back to the audience, crossing a leg over the other and
supporting her chin on her hand)
I really love the feeling that this book gave me. Seriously, I
really felt like sitting on the front row of the theater! It was
like watching a play even though this story is not written in play
form. It is incredibly well done! And Oh my dear friends! I love
the cast. There are hilarious, alluring, cute and mysterious
characters that can easily steal your heart. I love Bertie! she is
a very brave and smart the heroine! Nate is the cutest pirate ever
and Ariel...Whoaaaa! Now I think that I definitely have a thing for
airy spirits! There are many other wonderful characters but it
would be so much better if you meet them by yourself. I also loved
this innovative collision of classical and contemporary environment
in this place. Sometimes you see jeans and blue hair or corsets and
long dresses and other things here and there. I really like the
visual variety I saw in the story. I have never read something like
this before and I loved it!
(standing up)
I am really happy I read Eyes Like Stars. Such a magical story with
such unique lovable characters is worth having on the shelf of
every fantasy lover. Although this book might not be for everyone,
I highly recommend to step out of the shell and pick up this book!
Seriously, once you get entangled with this world, there is no way
you want it to end!
(Taking a few steps back stopping right in front of her bed)
Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev will certainly be a wonderful
experience of self discovery, adventure, friendship, love and so
much more! This is the kind of story that always takes a special
place in readers' heart. Bertie, Nate, Ariel, four mischievous
faeries and many other fascinating characters are waiting for you
to sit in the front row and enjoy their play! I certainly
did!
(getting back into bed covering herself and ready to sleep)
And that, my dear friends, is all I wanted to say.
Goodnight!
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