So its not an accident, and its impossible to give him the benefit of the doubt that it is an accident. The fact that I read 70 pages is proof of that! His fantasy novel The House in the Cerulean Sea is a New York Times best seller and winner of the 2021 Alex and Mythopoeic Awards.Klune has spoken about how his asexuality influences his writing. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. "The House in the Cerulean Sea" is a 2020 fantasy book that's still a popular bestseller. Fantasy and sci-fi reviews by a Malaysian book wyrm. Thank you for this insightful comment! It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Kids with emotional needs are treated the same way. "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless if Im wrong. Now what does this mean for the other 2 fantasy books that I will be (forcing myself?) When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management hes given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. And it isnt even a particularly original idea (I mean, its practically just X-Men) and if he didnt talk about his inspirations, no one could even tell. The historical absence of these communities in fiction has motivated choices in Klune's character development. Great messages about being yourself, family, and courage, with humor and fun along the way! Maybe I enjoy the subversion as a sort of rebellion against the speciesof overpowered adolescent Chosen Ones who overpopulate the fantasy stories of my youth. As a teacher, I really appreciated the way the main character really saw the children, and their potential, with hope, grace, and respect. Btw, I also really enjoyed Midnight Library. You can like the book and the author and still feel uneasy about the inspiration. Fuck realism. As for the charge of trivialising an actual tragedy, I think one has to decide for themselves if a story can trivialise something it literally does not reference in the text at all, even though the author may have drawn inspiration from it. I dont always like the fantasy type either. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. Maybe one of them doesnt like fantasy books and everyone else does lol. It's the type of book that reminds you of being outside on a sunny day with a cool breeze blowing through. He is sent on a secret mission to the remote island of Hesperides, home to an orphanage for magical children. I googled the defination of sprite and heres what Marriam- Webster had to say: An elf or a fairy. I have holes. This past week, a mass grave containing the remains of 215 children was discovered outside a former residential school in Kamloops BC. The House in the Cerulean Sea. Casting the romantic leads as two gentlemen in their forties gives the story something new and jaunty, but The House in the Cerulean Sea otherwise treads the tried-and-true household of magical misfits theme. But the author is on the record saying that that history inspired the book. TJ Klune Adele Uphaus When local author TJ Klune finished his. Why I Stopped Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneBut You Shouldnt! Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great deals.You can purchase logo and accolade licensing to this story here.Disclosure: Written and researched by the Insider Reviews team. Without the worlds knowledge. I am but paper. 'I didn't do anything, really. Daisy, 11, used her powers to throw a chair at another kid, Marcus. [10], Klune was nominated as an all-time favourite M/M author on the book review website Goodreads in 2017. It is wish-fulfillment. Some indigenous folks may, and others may not, take issue with the book. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. That moved. He'd probably wake up with a headache and nothing more. He loves reading and hoarding books, and enjoys bothering humans with what he thinks of them. I am not much of a religion guy but I think it is important to have faith that no matter how unlikely it is, we can be anything we want. The astonishing inhabitants he gets to know there will change his life and make him reassess everything he thought he knew. This type of fantasy is just not for me no matter how hard I try. literature, namely Sandra Cisnero's The House on Mango Street and Toni Morrison's Jazz. An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected placeand realizing that family is yours. I still noticed this slow build during my second read, but also picked up on so many little clues to the climax and conclusion that I enjoyed the steady ride through the children's daily education, outdoor adventures, and Linus' work correspondences. Take me in hardened hands, and I crumple. At the end of the day, this is a fantasy novel that can satisfy many readers, even if they're not usually fantasy fans. Love wins in this book. And then around page 70ish there was a statue. What damage had The House in the Cerulean Sea done to indigenous people? If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. 'I could never be mad at you. An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected placeand realizing that family is yours. The good news is, instead of a follow-up to the Marsyas residence life, T.J. Klune has two other stand . 'Likely to cause heart-swelling' - Washington Post 'A modern fairy tale . His novel Into This River I Drown won the Lambda Literary Award for . I loved how the author cleverly wove quantum physics into the story. Klune is a queer author whose works often explore supernatural elements. See our. This Lucy. The kids in the books house are the outcasts and people try to hide them and forget them. Learn more >. Espaol (prximamente) - volver al inicio, Best Movies on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Best TV Shows on Netflix, Disney+, and More, Growing Up Queer: Thoughtful Books About LGBTQ+ Youth, Check out new Common Sense Selections for games, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected placeand realizing that family is yours. Again, I am not opposed to anyone wanting to read whatever it is they want into any text but I just want to spend a minute here to ask ourselves: what harm are we averting, mitigating, or neutralising here exactly by attacking Mr Klune? Coincidentally, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about found families and islands, and it features someplace called the Marsyas Island Orphanage which is the home of an orphan named Lucyshort for Lucifer, for he is the Antichristwhere he lived with five other "dangerous" children: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, a were-Pomeranian, and a bellhop By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. the other 2 fantasy books that I will be (forcing myself?) From what Im gathering, they are about real people who do fantastical things. "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune Courtesy of MacMillan Publishers Jolie Hughes of Morgan Hill Bookstore in New London, N.H. has a recommendation for people who want a summer read that . From the moment Linus steps onto the island, the story takes on a soft and warm aesthetic as we meet heartwarming characters who have found a safe haven from people who not only misunderstand them, but often lash out with prejudice, aggression, and fear. to read? Forty-year-old Linus Baker, career bureaucrat in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, is a gray, shriveled, downtrodden soul when his latest assignment from Extremely Upper Management sends him to THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA, aka Marsyas Island Orphanage. The goal was for primarily white, middle-class families across Canada, the US, and even Europeto adopt these children. A breezy and fun contemporary fantasy. In the following passage, he discovers an unconscious record store clerk, who's been (magically) thrown against the wall by the 6-year-old boy he tried to capture and exorcise: "Linus glanced down at Marty again. On its own. Linus Baker is a man leading an ordinary, boring life slaving away at his job as a case worker for orphanages under the care of the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He couldnt believe that such a creature existed without his knowledge. A Naga is a divine dragon from Eastern Hindu-Buddhist tradition. ISBN-13: 9781250217288. My absolute favorite part of this book is the appearance of one magical child named Lucy, who is (quite literally) the son of Satan. You can refer to the answers below. Now, while I am not white, I am also not an indigenous First Nation person either, and I dont think anyone should listen to me but just in case you are, I wish to say I believe one has to be deeply uncharitable to read such heinous crimes into Mr Klunes book. The messages about acceptance, loyalty, and tolerance are beautiful, as are the themes about embracing diversity and valuing people for their character. Brittle and thin. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). The Time Travelers Wife is an example of a book like this and that book is most definitely fantasy! Hiiii! How dare people read strong connections between crimes against indigenous people into a book that was admittedly inspired by those crimes! Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. Whatever it is, I find it amusing that when I was younger, heroes are the people I want to be and now, in my thirties, I want heroes to be like me. Sent to report on a remote boarding school, its unusual master, and its even more unusual students (one of whom is believed to be the 6-year-old son of Satan), Linus soon learns there's quite a bit he hasn't been told. ', "Linus shook his head. As James Baldwin wisely noted "Children have never been very good at . He couldnt believe that such a creature existed without his knowledge. "The House in the Cerulean Sea" is a 2020 fantasy book that's still a popular bestseller. We used to have a rescue, a Siberian husky, whom we named Lucy. I have holes. I usually blog each morning while my son takes an online class but last week I traded that in for daily breakfast in bed with my daughter while we snuggled up to watch iCarly. Maybe I just find the idea of fantasy heroes being no different from you and I to be appealing, and can identify better with a protagonist who isonly able to do things that I can do. The argument for that accusation, if I follow their logic correctly, is that since Linus is a regular human interacting with an underclass of magic beings, he is a stand-in for white people (even though he has as much a chance of being white as Talia or Lucy, who are magical children). 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