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In an Absent Dream (Wayward Children, #4)

Seanan McGuire
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In an Absent Dream (Wayward Children, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Seanan McGuire

In an Absent Dream (Wayward Children, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1960s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire explores the experiences of a young girl named Lundy who discovers a world governed by logic and reason. She must navigate the complexities of her new surroundings and the rules that come with them, while balancing her life in both worlds. Part of the Wayward Children series.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

34,619 ratings

81%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire is praised for its imaginative world-building and emotional depth, with rich, poetic prose and a compelling protagonist. However, some critique it for a slow pace and lack of character development in secondary figures. Overall, it is seen as a bittersweet, enchanting addition to the Wayward Children series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In an Absent Dream (Wayward Children, #4)?

Fans of fantasy with a blend of whimsy and darkness will relish In an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire. Comparable to Coraline by Neil Gaiman and Every Heart a Doorway by McGuire, this book appeals to readers who appreciate intricate world-building and deep character exploration.

4.2

34,619 ratings

81%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1960s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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