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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Book Review of The Fairytale Chicago of Francesca Finnegan

Book Review of The Fairytale Chicago of Francesca Finnegan
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About the Book

Title: The Fairytale Chicago of Francesca Finnegan

Author: Steve Wiley

Genre: Fantasy

“Did you know most anything that matters in this city was built by magic before it was built by men? Of course you didn’t. This city is different from other cities. The true history of it is unpublished. Lucky for you, I know it all by heart.”
~ Francesca Finnegan

In Chicago, a secret L train runs through the mythical East Side of the city. On that train, you’ll find a house-cat conductor, an alcoholic elf, a queen of the last city farm, the most curious wind, and an exceptional girl by the name of Francesca Finnegan.
When we first encounter Richard K. Lyons, he is a man who has long forgotten the one night, when he was still a boy called Rich, when Francesca invited him aboard the secret L for an adventure though the East Side. The night was a mad epic, complete with gravity-defying first kisses, mermaid overdoses, and princess rescues. Unfortunately for Rich, the night ended like one of those elusive dreams forgotten the moment you wake. Now, Rich is all grown up and out of childish adventures, an adult whose life is on the verge of ruin. It will take the rediscovery of his exploits with Francesca, and a reacquaintance with the boy he once was, to save him.

Author Bio

Steve is a father, husband, uncle, brother, friend, and purveyor of fairy stories. He grew up in and around Chicagoland, where he still lives with his wife and two kids. He has been published in an array of strange and serious places, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., to Crannóg magazine in Galway, Ireland. This is his first book. He has an undergraduate degree in something he has forgotten from Illinois State University and a graduate degree in something equally forgotten from DePaul University. You can email Steve at Lavenderlinepress@gmail.com, or visit thewileymancan on Instagram.

Illustrator Bio

Chris is an artist who studied at Columbia College Chicago. He is a Chicago native and has lived here all his life. Chris’s paintings have been showcased in many local galleries and beyond. When he feels like it, he travels elsewhere to find inspiration. You can reach him at Chris.cihon@gmail.com, or visit _ccihon on Instagram.

Links

Book Website: www.fairytalechicago.com




Review: 

            While this story is called a Fairy Tale, it is by no means written for children.  In fact there is a warning that includes those who will be offended and children who think this is a book for children is one of them.  I have to say the warning was my favorite part of the book.

            The story is convoluted and difficult to follow at times, yet strangely compelling.  I had to keep reading to find out what would happen and if there would be redemption for the main character.  Not telling as that would give away the point of the book.

            I give this book 4 out of 5 clouds as it is strangely interesting but at times difficult to understand.  I had to look up certain words, and that rarely happens to me.  I found out that undulations doesn’t mean just bumps, which is the only way I had heard it used before and the funniest acronym for Chicago. 



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