6/26/2023 0 Comments The Secret Country by Pamela DeanAs such, they have knowledge of the future, since they were the ones who plotted it, but they are constrained to the roles they assigned themselves and, as children, even royal children, their influence is relatively small. The high concept here is that, like Lewis’ children, a group of five related kids ranging from eleven to sixteen cross over into a fantasy world but, the difference is, this fantasy world is the one they have imagined for years to the point of acting out crucial historical moments and devising languages. Essentially the books are an update of Lewis’ Narnia books that subtracts the Christian allegory and adds in modern fantasy attitudes as well as a heavy dose of Shakespeare. These books are technically young adult, but they offer a great deal to interested adults. Secret Country Trilogy by Pamela Dean Decemat 12:00 am | Posted in 4 stars, Book Reviews, Fantasy | Leave a comment
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