That is the question maguire wicked answers in his latest novel. Gregory maguire, author of after alice gregory maguire, of wicked fame, has written a kind of parallel narrative to lewis carrolls alice in wonderland. Alice has dropped down the rabbit holeagain, sighs an. After alice by gregory maguire, 9781472230461, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
An entertaining spin on lewis carolls classic tale of alice in wonderland, this novel will delight fans of angela carter. After alice by gregory maguire signed first edition book. If you adored wicked, gregory maguires hugely popular prequel set in a reimagined oz, you may be intrigued by the idea of after alice, his. After alice gregory maguire, 2015 harpercollins 288 pp. When alice disappears down the rabbit hole, ada pursues her. A dense read, and not like most of gregory maguires other books.
The life and times of the wicked witch of the west 1995, confessions of an ugly stepsister 1999. Whites the once and future king, the story of king arthur from boyhood to death. In alternating chapters we follow alices sister lydia, who was watching alice but lost her, and ada boyce, alices neighbor and friend, who also falls into wonderland. From the author of the beloved new york times bestseller wicked, the magical story of a toymaker, a nutcracker, and a legend remade. In after alice, gregory maguire suggests lewis carrolls oxford might well match that description. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A fitting encapsulation of gregory maguires newest book, after alice. Gregory maguire is the author of several novels for adults and more than a dozen novels for children. The author of wicked, the beloved retelling of the wizard of oz, has done it again. This latest from wicked author gregory maguire is something quite different from other alice books ive read, and i quite enjoyed it. After alice by gregory maguire book summary minute.
Click to read more about after alice by gregory maguire. I even enjoy looking up the odd word to make sure i get the correct meaning and not just a general idea from. When alice fell down the rabbithole, she found wonderland as rife with inconsistent rules and abrasive egos. About the author gregory maguire is the new york times bestselling author of confessions of an ugly stepsister. After giving us a new spin on oz, gregory maguire takes on. Like maguires novel wicked did for oz, after alice deconstructs and reconfigures lewis carrolls fanciful classics from other perspectives. In reading gregory maguires new novel, after alice, it helps to have a working knowledge of lewis carroll s alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Maguire is well known for his thoughtful expansions upon established. After alice by gregory maguire goodreads share book. After alice by gregory maguire is an ambitious novel of the second little girl who made it to wonderland. From the multimillioncopy bestselling author of wicked comes a magical new twist on alices adventures in wonderland, published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of lewiss carrolls beloved classic. In any case, everything that happens next is after alice. Kellgren is an animated, exuberant narrator who is like a chameleon in the way she can easily slide from one voice to another. After alice by gregory maguire, the bestselling author of wicked, is a wonderful retelling of what happened next after alice disappeared down the rabbit hole.
On the railway line of fantastical destinations, lewis carrolls crazypants kingdom lies a few stops. After alice by gregory maguire books and lesser evils. The rabbit hole he leads you down in this book doesnt end up in wonderland but leads you nowhere and the trip is disappointing. Ada, a friend of alice s mentioned briefly in alices adventures in wonderland, is off to visit her friend. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. After alice from the multimillioncopy bestselling author of wicked comes a magical new twist on alices adventures in wonderland, published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of lewiss carrolls beloved classic. Its a fascinating take on a familiar fairy tale, where, much like in after alice, modern sentiment blends with old fashioned story telling in order to create a cracking read. White story is probably the prototype for wicked, as whites novel is also a new presentation of a famous story, daringly told as if it had never been told before. Gregory maguire returns with an inventive novel inspired by a timel. Gregory maguire, has made a career of tackling modern fairy tales as he does the wizard of oz in wicked, is a natural choice to take a run at alice. The life and times of the wicked witch of the west, confessions of an ugly stepsister, and several dozen other novels for adults and children. Ada, a friend of alice s mentioned briefly in alice s adventures in wonderland. Gregory maguire born june 9, 1954 is an american novelist.
If youre looking for wicked or any of gregory maguires earlier books, you will be sorrily disappointed in after alice. In after alice maguire masterfully mimics the quick, witty, and often nonsensical dialogue of carrolls original story. After alice is a unique book that will appeal most to fans of the wonderland novels and gregory maguire. Alice in wonderland retellings seem to be everywhere these days, and theyre all over the map in terms of style and plot. Read after alice a novel by gregory maguire available from rakuten kobo. When alice toppled down the rabbithole 150 years ago, she found a wonderland as rife with inconsistent rules and abrasive egos as the world she left behind. Maguire tries to give stories to too many characters and ends up. The idea is interesting, and it is perhaps worth it for those interested in england during the nineteenth century, but beyond that it is a bit of a cold retelling.
Many of maguire s adult novels are inspired by classic childrens stories. In this brilliant work of fiction, gregory maguire turns his dazzling imagination to the question of underworlds, undergrounds, underpinnings and understandings old and new, offering an inventive spin on carrolls enduring tale. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading after alice. After alice gregory maguire hardcover harpercollins publishers. Gregory maguire signed books for sale in stock ebay. Lewis carrolls alice books are fun and clever and smart. Using a dazzling reincarnation of the cinderella story set in 17th century holland, maguire deftly weaves together stories of inner and outer beauty. After alice has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. After alice by gregory maguire signed first edition book see all titles by gregory maguire. Buy a cheap copy of after alice book by gregory maguire. After alice by gregory maguire book summary minute book. In after alice, gregory maguire suggests lewis carrolls oxford might. Maguire casts alices friend ada who is mentioned briefly in carrolls narrative as a leading character. After alice is in no way as deep and gripping as wicked but still quirky, imaginative and mesmerizing.
It is not surprising that one or more authors would tackle alice in her anniversary year. Wicked transforms the wicked witch of the west from l. In reading gregory maguires new novel, after alice, it helps to have a working knowledge of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. This is a case of trying too hard that just ends up being rather uncomfortable to read. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
How did 1860s oxford react to alices disappearance. In honor of alice and wonderland s 150th anniversary, gregory maguire is offering a new perspective on the classic tale we guarantee youve never imagined alice and wonderland quite like this. This one is a bit too cerebral and the antiquated language drags it down. It was hard to get into, and maybe slightly too connected to the source material. This is a quick book summary of after alice by gregory maguire. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read after alice. After alice is occasionally the first, sometimes accidentally the second, and never as much the third as it thinks it is. Prime proberen hallo, inloggen account aanmelden account retourzendingen en bestellingen probeer prime winkelwagen. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I even enjoy looking up the odd word to make sure i get the correct meaning and not just a general idea from context. Maguires novel is somewhat of a companion novel to the original and with the beautiful work he did on wicked and that particular series, fans will be expecting the same level story and plot. After alice book by gregory maguire half price books. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
His most recent novel, after alice, follows ada, who tumbles down the. The best of gregory maguire score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. What happened above after alice fell down the rabbit hole into wonderland. I didnt realize until i had written wicked that the t. Alices wonderland has been so often revisited in novels, films. Continuing his tradition of rewriting fairy tales with an arch eye and offbeat point of view, maguire turns his attention to lewis carroll and alices adventures in wonderland. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In his new book, after alice, he works his customary magic, using carrolls story as a springboard for his own inventive novel. From the multimillioncopy bestselling author of wicked comes a mag. In this brilliant work of fiction, gregory maguire turns his dazzling imagination to the question of underworlds, undergrounds, underpinningsand understandings old and new, offering an inventive spin on carrolls enduring tale. Adult fiction all of life hinges on what one does next, until finally one makes the wrong choice. Gregory maguire, critically acclaimed author of wicked, returns with his eagerly anticipated second novel.