Le vite perdute di Christopher Chant

this prequel to Charmed Life gives the mysterious and urbane Chrestomanci (multi-dimensional policeman of all things magical) his own backstory. this was a wonderful kid's novel, swiftly-paced and enjoyable from beginning to end. i loved the connectivity between this book and its predecessor, seeing Leggi tutto

Thoroughly enjoyable - one of my favourite Diana Wynne Jones books so far. Great fun, entertaining, compelling and just a lovely read.

Reread for the umpteenth millionth time. The Lives of Christopher Chant wasn't my first DWJ, or even my first Chrestomanci book, that was Charmed Life , which I acquired at about 8 and read until it was falling apart. This one I had to get from the library for years before picking up my own copy, so I Leggi tutto

Maravillosa precuela de 'Charmed life' (traducido al castellano como 'Una vida mágica') en la que conocemos los orígenes del fantástico hechicero Chrestomanci, cuando era tan solo un niño que viajaba de un mundo a otro conociendo diosas, robando gatos y soñando con ser jugador de críquet profesional Leggi tutto

Ho l'impressione, quando leggo Diana Wynne Jones, di trovare nei suoi libri il meglio di Gaiman e della Rowling. Avete presente tutte quelle cose deliziose e geniali come la metropolvere, la giratempo, la stanza delle necessità? Tutte quelle trovate che rendono memorabile il mondo di Harry? Ecco in Leggi tutto

This is my favorite of the Chrestomanci Quartet by leaps and bounds. Jones' pacing is impeccable, and there is never a dull moment. While her ability to spin everything together in endings is a bit lackluster in some of the other books -- Magicians of Caprona and Charmed Life being the worst offende Leggi tutto