The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret ***

by Brian Selznick
Book Type: Graphic Novel, Fiction
Summary: Caldecott Honor artist Brian Selznick's lavishly illustrated debut novel is a cinematic tour de force not to be missed!ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.
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My Review: I absolutely LOVED the movie they made based on this book. The movie followed the book almost perfectly, as it should have. This book is laid out beautifully and simply. The story is not told merely with words, it is told in pictures as much as by words. In fact, there are almost more pictures than words in this story. And the pictures are all hand drawn - or at least made to look as such. It was a unique story. I've never read a story written like this before. I enjoyed it for the most part. It is a simple story aimed more so for a younger audience. But it is a beautiful story that made me smile at the end. Honestly though, you can get away with just watching the movie. Which is FABULOUS by the way. :)