After Alice
After Alice
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • Victorian Era
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Gregory Maguire's After Alice, Ada, a neglected girl wearing a corrective brace, follows her friend Alice into Wonderland, encountering many characters from Lewis Carroll’s classic tales. Simultaneously, Alice’s sister Lydia searches for the missing girls in Victorian Oxford, grappling with familial responsibilities and new acquaintances, including historic figures like Charles Darwin and an American abolitionist.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
13,418 ratings
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Review Roundup
After Alice by Gregory Maguire offers a fresh perspective on Lewis Carroll's classic, with engaging prose and imaginative storytelling. However, some readers find the plot convoluted and the new characters less compelling. Overall, it appeals to fans of whimsical retellings but may not satisfy those seeking a more straightforward narrative.
Who Should Read After Alice?
Readers who enjoy whimsical reimaginings of classic tales will be captivated by After Alice by Gregory Maguire. Comparable to fans of Wicked and Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, these readers appreciate intricate storytelling, richly developed alternate perspectives, and a blend of fantasy with deeper philosophical musings.
13,418 ratings
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256
Novel • Fiction
Oxford, England • Victorian Era
2015
Adult
18+ years
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