The House in the Cerulean Sea

I read the one-star reviews, out of curiosity. I understand the comments about the writing style not being for them (though it's not one-star worthy), because there is a silliness to it I can see not being for everyone. But I wholeheartedly disagree with the comments about it being a children's book. This is definitely for adults. Sure, I'm sure there are young ones out there who would relate to the magical children or be enthralled by their adventures and silly banter. And sure there can be lessons for them about bigotry too. But the story of the protagonist is one that can only be understood by adults. Clearly not all will relate, but for those who thirst for more, for connection, or for a light of any kind will get this. If the message, “you don't know what you had until it's lost” resonates you'll feel this. If you need some hope and want your heart to swell a bit you'll love this. And for themes on bigotry, I think in this book the messages are really for adults. I devoured the audiobook in a day. The book will be a lifelong favorite no doubt and I wonder if by the end of my days I'll have read it more times than I've read The Hobbit (three times so far). Six out of five stars.