The Undrowned Child - Michelle Lovric
The Undrowned Child - Michelle Lovric
Michelle Lovric's The Undrowned Child is set in Italy and is about a girl from Naples who has always wanted to go to Venice. When she finally gets a chance strange things start happening and all is not as it appears.
The novel is set over 100 years ago and explores the relationship between the characters Tenodora and Renzo. There is a map of Venice included at the start of the novel so you can understand all the different locations used in the story, such as the Grand Canal. Along with this Michelle Lovric has also added actual people and events into the plotline, such as the Bubonic Plague, which makes the story seem even more realistic and interesting to read. I wish there were more books like this that truly incorporate history and adventure for an out of this world reading experience.
I would recommend this book to anyone that would like to have fun while finding out true stories about this world-famous city. The ending is truly spectacular but make sure you don't go into it expecting lots of action from the start because the first few chapters can seem a bit dreary at times but if you stick at it you will definitely start to realise that it was worth reading. By the end you will be relieved you did keep going and you will be extremely happy with your reading experience.
This brilliant adventure is full of fantasy and drama and there's always something going on - the giant squid-like monster was a bit unexpected! You never know what's around the next corner and by the halfway point you are completely absorbed. I hope that many others will have as much pleasure reading this book as I did.
Rachel
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