Meggie and her father, Mo, enjoy a quiet and somewhat nomadic life. She's used to following the mysterious bookbinder on his often-abrupt moves. One day, she realizes why: they're on the run. And in fact they always have been; the evil Capricorn wants Mo, and will stop at nothing to get him. For Mo has the power to bring stories to life- to read characters out of them and into the real world. And he can read characters into them, too- is that where Meggie's mother disappeared, all those years ago? He can't control what goes in or comes out, but Capricorn doesn't care; he wants to force Mo to read a horrible monster into the world. Will Capricorn succeed?
I listened to this on a long car ride 13 years ago, and now realize I remember none of it. That said, this was an outstanding read, and I'm glad to revisit it. The first of a trilogy, I look forward to the rest. Another winner in the 'German fantasy' category.
Rating: A
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