THE CHILD THIEF: A NOVEL PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Gerald Brom | 496 pages | 12 Aug 2011 | HarperCollins Publishers Inc | 9780061671340 | English | New York, United States The Child Thief: A Novel PDF Book For much of the book, two stories are told in parallel. It should not be mistaken for a young adult novel, it's extremely graphic and disturbing in parts, but beautifully written and tinged with that inescapable sadness reminiscent of the original Peter Pan stories. And he saved him. That's because 9 times out of 10, you know that all of your favorite characters are going to be safe and sound in the Disney movie with a few notable exceptions , but in Barrie's book, death was very much present and very much real, and the morality of the characters is far more ambiguous. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Jun 11, Alona rated it it was amazing Shelves: angst , historical. A history is offered. Having said that, I thought it was fantastic and thought provoking. Yes, there is a lot of violence, but I am puzzled by some of the comments that say you must have a strong stomach to read this book. Namespaces Article Talk. Plus, he got mad at his mom for not buying him expensive skater sneakers when she had to rent their house out to drug-dealers to make ends meet. In more recent times it had become something to fall into disrepair or else it might denote the presence of a kulak. This was seriously epic. So it shouldn't have been any surprise to me that I wasn't all that in love with this book. I wiped the glass with a finger of my glove. Robin has little hope of seeing her kid again or see any light in her future. May 26, Josianne Gauthier rated it it was amazing. I resented him, yes, but hated him? There was still something good left in the world. Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn money from qualifying purchases. Dec 01, Suzanne rated it really liked it Shelves: around-the-world-inbooks , mystery , historical-fiction. It was tragic and heartbreaking but also filled with action and suspense. After a few pages of tension, darkness and [censored] followed, the prologue ends with the arrival of the titular character and the following ominous passage: The boy came and knelt beside her. The Child Thief: A Novel Writer Dan Smith writes books! Viktor didn't take the rifle. Open Preview See a Problem? Vicious, playful, and a streak of loyalty that stretches as far as his interests. Return to Book Page. And he was ever glancing up at the stars, as though making sure they were still there. Nothing escaped his attention, not a flittering gum wrapper, a cooing pigeon, or a falling leaf. Then because Brom is awesome, Nick changes. Books by Dan Smith. Nick isn't like the other Lost Boys. Get dirty. Politics fail and men are sen I was a couple of pages into this and realised I'd read it before. This is his third book, and it's a thing of beauty and wonder and horror. From his earliest memories he has been obsessed with the creation of the weird, the monstrous, and the beautiful. It was as if God turned the heads of men who passed it, so they looked away to the horizon. There, Peter's dark past is revealed: left to wolves as an infant, despised and hunted, Peter moves restlessly between the worlds of faerie and man. While other children adore Peter, Nick is not convinced. I blinked hard, touching a cheek to the cold stock of my rifle, and brought one eye close to the scope. Judging from what goes on in modern gang culture, seeing how quick teens are to define their own morals, to justify any action no matter how horrific, I believe it wouldn't be that hard. Find out more about Smith and his novels at www. Death and cries of "demon! Poetic in so many ways, Brom brings together a twisted and insane version of Peter Pan , with blood and gore and swearing and death. Nick complains. I mean, there's nobody close. Even the adults are ruthless, especially those that are fighting the battle near the end of the book. There's this other character Nick, who I pegged for a special snowflake at first since Peter noted his resolve in the Mist and said no kid had ever found him again after he strayed from the path. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are. There is just a single thing that Robin is able to be sure of at this time: the more they walk this tightrope of a life they find themselves trapped inside, the more the line disappears. I will look into more by this author. She could have never even dreamed that they would discover what they did in that harmless looking building. We still have a military who lays its collective life on the line for my freedom on a daily basis, even in a meaningless war. All in all this was a good listen and memorable in its uniqueness. Yes, there is a lot of violence, but I am puzzled by some of the comments that say you must have a strong stomach to read this book. Many children die in the Mist. This involves quite graphic descriptions of violence and death and the images given of the 'murder' of the forest is quite astonishing. In the wake of their actions it is discovered that one of their own has disappeared. Monthly Poll Do you pre-order books? You'll thank me! The dark, gory, pessimistic and disturbing things fascinate me to no end. The Child Thief is a fast-paced thriller that will leave you gripped to your seat and unable to look away. His voice was muffled. Until she finds a group of misfits that share the same frustrations that she does and yearn for change. Disney on Ice Fantasmic! Thanks for telling us about the problem. View all 18 comments. I shoved him again, but he didn't move, so I raised a hand to Viktor, hoping he could still see me despite the fall of snow in the air. Once they had voiced their displeasure, they became quiet, and the only sound was the wind against the wool covering my ears. Peter saves him from a slow and painful death and takes him through the Mist Interwoven in the story of Nick and the other Devils and their fight with the Flesh-eaters, parallel even, is the story of Peter - his origins, how he came to Avalon, how he came to have a band of wild children called Devils. We see courage and affection and infatuation and betrayal linking and unlinking arms throughout the story. The Child Thief: A Novel Reviews This will be a very short review. Young Adult. Children are constantly comparing and classifying things and events they observe around them. Oh, No! Once again, as painful as it was at times, the darkness oozing from the book offers us a more realistic tale in my opinion. Luka takes him and decides to care for him until he can say for sure. Then there are the ones who can't even tell a good story: we learn nothing much about ourselves from them! To ask other readers questions about The Child Thief , please sign up. Shelves: , fairy-tales. View all 22 comments. Sue me. Although time seems to go slow, the chapters are well written and describe the things that happen in such a way that they keep your attention. Accompanying him on the sled was a girl. I waited for a moment, then released my finger from the trigger and prodded the man's back with the rifle barrel. I don't know how I feel about this book. May 28, Becky rated it really liked it. He made the characters understandable and very very real. Wickedly poetic, The Child Thief makes me want to believe. Aug 30, Shannon Giraffe Days rated it really liked it Shelves: fantasy , , cover- love. Who wouldn't be with wolves killing and eating grandmas, people being shoved in ovens, talking pigs Feeling betrayed by his mother, he takes the dealer Marko's stash and runs off into the night, only to find it harder than he thought to avoid Marko's drug pushing street gang. This was super painful. It took the Disney-ized tale we grew up with and gave it a wicked set of teeth! And here i wonder how it is possible to hate and love the same character in the same time? She does a great job of grabbing your attention and hanging onto it the entire way through the story. Oh, man, how he is fleshed-out! I feel blessed to have read two amazing books by two up and coming writers Smith Dan Smith's first fictional effort is a first-rate page turner of the highest degree that-oh God, here comes that cliche-you can't put down once you have begun. Swathed in thick clothes and with his face covered, he wore a stout rope around his waist, running out behind him to a sled covered with a tarpaulin thick with ice and snow. Account Options Sign in. Nothing felt constructed or contrived, the whole story made so much sense once I could see the whole picture.