Splendors and glooms was a children's book published by scholastic in 2012. Written by Laura Amy Schlitz, it is a story with a barrel full of interesting characters. At the center of the action is Clara Wintermute, Lizzie Rose, and Parsfall. Three kids from different backgrounds who are thrown together under strange circumstances. As the story unfolds these children get themselves dug deep in an age old feud between two magic wielders.
Splendors and Glooms was a unique read. Set in Victorian England, the author manages to bring history to life, while also preserving the relatablility and the mundane. The setting felt rich and fascinating to delve into; from the sloppy streets to Clara's striking home, everything was intricate. Laura Schlitz keeps the pace invigorating and deliberate. The story had a wholeness to it that spoke of thorough research. Details of the buildings, and character appearances displayed the class differences of the time, and the dialogue made you feel as though your were being pulled back to a different era.
The characters were entirely individual and unique. Parsefalls poor manners, and Lizzie's uncommon upbringing made them realistic characters while also likable and easy to root for. Distinct and life like, the characters were more than capable of holding the weight of the story. The author did a wonderful job of exposing different angles and perspectives through the cast, such as Clara's hidden despair, and the witches suffering. All of the characters reveal something for the story and about the other characters around them.
The plot itself was fairly straightforward, yet twisted in such a way to create a beautifully complex tale with fascinating twists. I felt it was a fun interesting read for its targeted age group and above.
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Enigma
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