Pan's Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth

by Guillermo Del Toro and Cornelia Funke

5 out of 5

Synopsis
Oscar winning writer-director Guillermo del Toro and New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke come together to transform del Toro’s hit movie Pan’s Labyrinth into an epic and dark fantasy novel for readers of all ages, complete with gorgeous and haunting illustrations.

This book is not for the faint of heart or weak in spirit. It’s not for skeptics who don’t believe in fairy tales and the powerful forces of good. It’s only for brave and intrepid souls like you, who will stare down evil in all its forms.

Inspired by the critically acclaimed film written and directed by Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro and reimagined by New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke, this haunting tale takes readers to a darkly magical and war-torn world filled with richly drawn characters like trickster fauns, murderous men, child-eating monsters, courageous rebels, and a long-lost princess hoping to be reunited with her family.

Perfect for fans of the movie and readers who are new to del Toro’s visionary work, this atmospheric and absorbing novel is a portal to another universe where there is no wall between the real and the imagined. A daring, unforgettable collaboration between two brilliant storytellers.



Review
When Ofelia and her mother move to a remote village in Spain, a fairytale is about to come to life.

I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a beautiful dark story, and everything I hoped for.

Ofelia is just a simple girl. She is the daughter of a tailor; misses her dear, late-father; and distrusts the wolf that her mother has married. Oh, and she happens to be young and innocent enough that she does not blind herself to the magic in the world, like the grown-ups who surround her. When Ofelia arrives at their new home, with the mysterious Labyrinth outside, she finds out that fairytales are real, and she is a part of them.

Meanwhile, Capitan Vidal is hunting down the resistance fighters, unaware that some in his employ are helping them.
Mercedes is just a woman who works in the house, there is nothing special about her. Except her bravery and good heart. As a mere woman, Mercedes is used to being invisible; and now she will use it to aid all the good men fighting and dying for freedom.

Stories from the Underground Kingdom are woven alongside Ofelia's and Mercedes' battles. Times are dark and dangerous, and heroes aren't guaranteed happy endings.

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