Title: Lupaus – Unien ensimmäinen kirja
Author: Kerstin Gier
First published March 8, 2013
341 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9789512097463 (ISBN10: 951209746X)
Rating: 4.11
Overview
When fifteen-year-old Liv Silber moves to London with her mother’s new husband, she expects to start a new school and make new friends. But she soon realizes that her dreams are becoming strangely vivid and realistic, taking her through mysterious doors and allowing her to talk with stone statues.
Liv even dreams about her new stepbrother Grayson and his friends doing strange things at a graveyard, only to hear them talking about her dreams in real life. Determined to uncover the truth, Liv discovers a secret that her new classmates are involved in.
With her new friends, Liv embarks on a thrilling adventure to unravel the mystery behind her dreams and the secrets of her new school.
About the Author
Kerstin Gier has gained immense popularity with her bestselling Ruby Red trilogy of books, along with a number of other well-received novels written for adult readers.
Editoral Review
Kerstin Giers Lupaus – Unien ensimminen kirja is a tantalizing addition to the young adult genre, blending elements of romance, mystery, and fantasy. First published in March 2013, the book transports readers to an imaginary world of dreams and nightmares, exploring the power of imagination, love, and truth.
Gier, who hails from Germany, is a prolific author known for her bestselling Ruby Red trilogy, among other works. Her writing style is engaging, whimsical, and witty, with a keen eye for character and plot development.
Lupaus – Unien ensimminen kirja showcases her imaginative skills, taking readers on a captivating journey through a parallel reality where dreams are tangible and dangerous. The plot of the book follows the adventures of Liv Silver, a teenage girl who moves to London with her family and begins to experience vivid and unsettling dreams.
She soon discovers that she has inherited a special gift from her mother, who also had the ability to enter other people’s dreams. Together with her new friends – Deenan, Grayson, and Arthur – Liv embarks on a quest to unravel the mysteries of her past and the secrets of the Dreamworld.
Giers masterful storytelling creates a vivid and immersive world filled with colorful and complex characters. Liv is a relatable heroine who struggles with identity, family issues, and teenage angst, but also possesses a remarkable courage and intelligence.
Her interactions with the other characters are humorous, poignant, and unpredictable, adding layers of depth and realism to the story. The setting of the book, both in the real world and the Dreamworld, is captivating and imaginative, filled with surreal landscapes, eerie creatures, and intriguing puzzles.
Giers descriptions are vivid and inventive, allowing readers to visualize and experience the world through Livs eyes. The themes of the book, such as the power of dreams, the nature of reality, and the importance of friendship, are thought-provoking and universal, appealing to readers of all ages.
However, the book also has its flaws and limitations. The pacing, especially in the beginning, can be slow and repetitive, as the author takes time to establish the rules and mythology of the Dreamworld.
Some of the plot twists and revelations can feel contrived or predictable, reducing the impact of the climactic scenes. The secondary characters, while memorable, lack the depth and development of Liv, making their motivations and personalities less convincing.
Overall, Lupaus – Unien ensimminen kirja is a highly enjoyable and imaginative novel that will delight fans of young adult literature. It may not be perfect, but its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the creative mind of Kerstin Gier.
I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh and engaging read that combines romance, mystery, and fantasy into a thrilling adventure. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars, based on its quality of writing, character development, pacing, plot structure, and themes.
While it may not be a literary masterpiece, it is still a captivating and resonant work that will leave readers with a sense of wonder and satisfaction.
