![]() The Harry Potter fan will find many, many references in Rowell’s world and characters, from Baz’s Draco-like sneer to Simon’s untenable Potter-like hair, but these references are thankfully not cut-out parodies they’re smart, frequently funny and feel incredibly contemporary. ![]() ![]() ![]() Carry On has so much heart to it that it’s almost a tangible presence in the book itself. Her portrayal of them is sharp, sometimes ironic, but never without empathy. Rowell has always written teenagers – their fears and dreams, their romantic entanglements – with skill. Not everyone is too happy about this event, especially not his roommate/arch nemesis Baz. Taking its cue from the ‘chosen one’ trope of fantasy stories, Carry On’s orphaned Simon Stone has been plucked from obscurity thanks to a prophecy. (In my defence, Rowell’s tense, emotion-driven storytelling is unfairly addictive.) Being a quick reader is usually a blessing but Carry On turned out to be one of those rare cases where I regretted reaching that final page so soon. I laughed, I cried the book is simply, utterly, delightful. ![]() Like other fans of Rowell’s earlier books I’ve been very much anticipating the release of her new novel and I’m happy to report that it was worth the wait. A Harry Potter-esque romantic adventure story set in a boarding school from Rainbow Rowell? Yes please, thank you very much. ![]()
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