You really have to appreciate the work of Brian Selznick. The way he can take a very simple story and completely bring it to life with his wonderful sketches is a real talent. Beautiful book.

So many fantastic drawings! I cannot wait to read The Invention of Hugo Cabret!

In the wake of Brian Selznick's debut novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Wonderstruck was a disappointment. I felt Wonderstruck caught my attention and then dropped it. It was almost like a bait and switch situation. I got the impression the author had a great idea for a book and then rushed to write it or simply didn't think it all through. This novel didn't develop the mystery; instead, all the answers were with held to the end, where the reader is dumped a boatload of them in a few pages. What a disappointment! Where's the clues that are dropped along the way or the suspense throughout the whole book? I will say this: Wonderstruck was a great story about family and learning. The main character value both, especially the latter. The Wonderstruck story line was a great idea! The story was a mockery of what it could have been if only it was written better. In all the places The Invention of Hugo Cabret excelled Wonderstruck failed. Quite obviously, Brian Selznick is a gifted story teller, although his latest novel was a little set back.

THE 2ND BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!!! (first is Hugo :) It is an awsome book with great detail!

Books that can elicit real emotions from the readers are the ones that remain in their memories long after the books are gone. Selznick could easily have duplicated the success of Cabret and trotted out something similar and paltry and it would still have been hyped within an inch of its life by his publisher. Instead, he took a chance and tried something new and different. The gamble, if that’s even what it was, paid off and we’re the ones who win. Wonderstruck lives up to its name. For everyone. Everywhere.

I was completely mesmorized by The Invention of Hugo Cabret, I didnt think that anything could top that. Then I got Wonder Struck. OMGosh!!!!! It was even better. I loved how at the beginning the pictures and the words told 2 completely different stories and then come together and tell the same story. I was soooo happy when I got it and everytime I had to put it down I was counting the minutes before I got to read more. And the second I finished it I was sad and didnt want it to end. I hope Brian Selznick writes more. I am sooooo happy that my cousin introduced to these books.

Finished this book in less than an hour, an amazing book, like all of Brian's books. It was amazing and i couldn't put it down. A great read and definitely recommended.

Took my an hour to read, don't be scared by the size. It feels like you're reading a silent movie. Very interesting. I do like The Invention of Hugo Cabret much more, but this is still brilliant!

I read this book in two hours because I simply could not put it down. What a beauty. Visually stunning and the story itself was captivating. I want to now go buy this to add to my collection, because without it just seems wrong. Its a Must Read.

This was just as good as The Invention of Hugo Cabret. I love how the two stories connected in the end, and I loved trying to put al the pieces together!