Speaking of Christopher’s anxieties, I have to share this bit that seems to me such a good example of Wynne Jones’s perspicacity: Christopher’s anxieties ring true, as does his fascination with cricket, or the way he wants to please his uncle-the one adult who takes an interest in him, or the way his conscience pricks him about not fulfilling his bargain with the goddess. Part of it is that reading her stories feels like I’m watching a play-so vivid are her characters, and the world she conjures that I’m plunged into her universe straightaway. So, I’m trying to figure out why I enjoy reading Diana Wynne Jones so much. The way to reach these worlds is through the appropriately named The Place Between, also known as The World Edge which is “like a leftover piece of world.” As gets revealed in this book, there are 12 series of worlds in the Chrestomanci series. Plus, the world building is much bigger in scope. Literally. I agree with Jenny- The Lives of Christopher Chant is waaayyy more fun than Charmed Life. It has tons more plot, and the almost constant presence of a kick-ass goddess (who seems to be Indian from the sounds of it!) forms a nice counterweight to the boy magician.
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