Definitely dark and entertaining - this is how I describe Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. This book is a fusion of the movies X-men, Big Fish, The Vampire's Assistant, and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. This young adult fiction novel by Ransom Riggs combines horror and fantasy elements which makes the book an awesome reading experience.
The story starts with the mysterious murder of Jacob's grandfather. This event motivated Jacob to know more about his grandfather's strange request before he passed away. He went to the island where his grandfather grew up, and there he discovered the truth behind his identity.
This book needs extended sitting time because it is a page-turner. It was one of the scariest books that I have ever read, alongside Coraline, and The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman. The graphic novel contains pictures that may disturb younger readers. Keep this book out of reach of children as it may give them nightmares when they sleep.
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