The Library at Mount Char

The Library at Mount Char is a contemporary fantasy[1] novel written by Scott Hawkins. It is his first novel.

Reception

Reviews of the novel has been generally positive. The Wall Street Journal described it as “wholly original…the work of the newest major talent in fantasy.”[2] The Boston Globe review called it "an engrossing fantasy world full of supernatural beings and gruesome consequences.”[3]

Plot Summary

Carolyn was once a normal American. Since the death of her parents, however, she has been living in a vast library with several other children, being tutored by a man they call Father. She's not quite like normal Americans anymore. She loves guacamole and brownies, but isn't quite sure why her Christmas sweater, bicycle shorts, and galoshes don't constitute a normal outfit.

At times, Carolyn has wondered if her cruel tutor is god... and if it is possible to overthrow him. Now, Father is missing, and the library stands undefended. As armies of unimaginably strong creatures are drawn to the overwhelming power of the library, Carolyn uses a duffel bag full of money (and some light bribery) to enlist a bewildered American by the name of Steve to help her.

In the war to make a new God, who will come out on top?

References

  1. ↑ "The best sci-fi and fantasy novels for June". Washington Post. 2015-06-16. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
  2. ↑ Shippey, Tom (2015-07-24). "Science Fiction: Hidden Worlds". WSJ. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
  3. ↑ "Review of The Library at Mount Char". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
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