Do you remember that book that you read over and over again when you were in elementary school? Mine was
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, a book that takes the reader on a fantastic, sci-fi style journey of a young Meg Murry as she discovers herself and her family.
Interworld is much the same.
The story follows the exploits of a teenage Joey Harker, a young man who's biggest worries are talking to girls and navigating the city with his horrible sense of direction. Soon, though, Joey is swept away into another world, or is it? I don't want to go too far into the plot, because it's full of clever concepts and twists. I'll just say that Joey's journey, much like Meg's, takes him to places most people could never imagine and positions him to make decisions that will affect the rest of his life and the lives of many others just like him.
Neil Gaiman is one of the premiere young adult novelists. He's adept at wielding a story that is captivating for young adults and not-so-young adults alike. As the latter, I would usually prefer my books to go into the "why" of things, explaining how the sci-fi and fantasy elements actually work, but if I try to put myself into the shoes of a teen, I can see why Gaiman and Reaves chose to leave those elements unsaid. Even without those elements, though, the story is easy to follow and quite fun.
For adults,
Interworld is a good choice for a quick, easy, and fun read. Just take into consideration that the book isn't really intended for adults. For teens, though, I would highly recommend this book.
4/5 Stars
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