by Riggs Ransom, Van Den Dries Sidonie, Ric
€ 20.90
ISBN: 9791036380419
Language: French
Seventeen-year-old Leopold Berry leads a dull life in Los Angeles... until the day reality begins to twist before his eyes. A flaming raccoon, a parking attendant with gray wings, a parking meter that doesn't take coins, but teeth... Leopold then falls into Sunderworld, the magical universe of an old TV series. What if he were the Chosen One to save this place? Or maybe not... A parallel world at the crossroads of pop culture.
With this first volume, Ransom Riggs, author of the global phenomenon Miss Peregrine, immerses us in a new fantasy series rich in nods to the 80s and 90s. Between Back to the Future and Stranger Things, Sunderworld weaves a dense atmosphere full of surprises: an endearing anti-hero, dark streets of LA populated by unexpected monsters, and a narration as caustic as it is captivating. Acclaimed by international critics, this novel has already conquered 15 countries and charmed thousands of readers. An immersive and disconcerting adventure for teens aged 13 and up. Delving into Sunderworld is like opening the door to a teeming, funny, frightening, and sometimes melancholic universe, where magic rubs shoulders with the banality of everyday life.
This novel subtly explores the themes of grief, loss, and the power of the imagination. Leopold is not a classic hero, but that is what makes him deeply human. An ideal novel for readers seeking strong emotions, escape, and characters who resemble them. Like the bittersweet Los Angeles that serves as his setting, Leopold's offbeat Sunderworld is a little dirty and a little rusty, but the magic is real and won't let you go.
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Date of Publication: 27/08/2025
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