BOOK REVIEW: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Not sure what to expect from the story I happily grabbed Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and found myself just shy of three days later happily pleased and hungry for more.

The book is “young adult” fiction but easily engages the “regular adult” with its dark tone and nightmarish moments. Not a horror really but it have horrifying moments. Ransom Riggs is, as I later found out, a writer for Mental Floss (which I love) so it is no surprise that I enjoyed following Jacob (the protagonist) on his “peculiar” adventure from Florida to Wales in a desperate search for answers to who his grandfather was… and who the houseful of amazing children were about whom he spoke so passionately. Part sideshow and part boarding school, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (the place, not the book) is an exquisite landmark in the landscape of fantasy/adventure literature. If I could go there tomorrow I would… and I hope that another book follows soon so that I can find out what happens next (you get a stunning cliffhanger at the end).

So, pick it up, take a trip across the sea and step carefully through the bog. You will be very happy you did.

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I’m Tommy, a writer and storyteller who works in marketing for the arts and cultural communities. I’m the author of Mabel Stanley and the Town That Was Built All Wrong, a fun and heartfelt book, and I’m currently working on a novel about self-discovery and the complexities of memory. Writing is a big part of my life, but I also enjoy creating experiences that bring people together, which is why my husband, Matt, and I co-run the online store Have Fun Spread Joy. It’s all about embracing the playful side of life and giving back along the way. I’m married to Matt, and we share our home with our two pets, Zoey (the cat) and Dixie (the dog). When I’m not writing, working on our store, or doing marketing for the arts, I like to dive into theater, something I want to get more involved with over time. I was diagnosed with ADHD, and while it comes with its own set of challenges, it also gives me a unique perspective that I try to channel into everything I do. Whether it’s writing, working on creative projects, or finding ways to spread joy, I’m all about making a lasting impact in whatever I do.

Tommy Karr