Book · 2011 · Orphanages
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Why people recommend it
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs is a dark, imaginative fantasy novel that incorporates historical elements and striking visual media into its narrative. While speaking on The Book Review in an episode titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Before the Fall’ published on July 18, 2024, Maria Russo recommended the peculiar children trilogy to the audience. She emphasized that the series is one that truly resonates with readers, praising it as beautifully written while also noting its wonderfully dark atmosphere. Russo drew particular attention to the unique aesthetic of the books, noting that they incorporate unusual vintage postcard photographs that actively help tell the story. Her endorsement on the podcast underscored the immersive quality of the trilogy, making it an appealing choice for individuals seeking a visually distinctive and atmospheric reading experience.
Who recommended it
- Maria Russo Recommended
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“we should say if you if you haven't read uh The Peculiar Children Trilogy uh that is that is one that really hits home and it's just uh also beautifully written and dark it's incredibly dark and it has a little bit of a visual it's got these crazy vintage uh postcard photos in it that kind of tell the”