Books like alias hook

The wicked pirate captain is flung overboard, caught in the jaws of the monster crocodile who drags him down to a watery grave. Its dark and mysterious, and the character of hook is a complex one. From the story to the writing style, you cant help but fall under the spell and crave a happily ever after for hook. This book is a twist on the peter pan story featuring the pov of that infamous villain captain hook. Apr 11, 2017 alias hook by lisa jensen for fans of. As hook begins to see that she may be the only one able to break the. Anna jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life. See the complete alias series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Jan 17, 2010 i cant help smiling when i read a good hook. With stellas knowledge of folk and fairy tales, she might be hooks last chance for redemption and release if they can break his curse before pan and his warrior boys hunt her down and drag hook back to their neverending game. This was a truly delightful story, with the setting and emotional impact amped up into something awesome for a perfect, adult fairy tale. Its 1843, and grace marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and his housekeeper and mistress. Top 10 gritty shows like the handmaids tale thatll. Lisa jensen takes a classic villain and transforms him into someone we care about and root for all the way to the emotionally stirring end.

Alias hook is a 2014 novel by lisa jensen that uses captain james benjamin hook as the protagonist. Alias books east is a curated, general used bookstore located in the heart of atwater village. May 04, 2017 alias hook by lisa jensen is a beautifully and romantically written adult fairy tale. In my experience, starting a new book is kind of like going on a first date and sometimes, its vastly more satisfying.

Jul 10, 2014 when i read the blurb for alias hook, i thought now theres a book i want to read. Next year we have a book coming out which is going to knock your socks off. With a slight nod to wicked, veteran film critic lisa jensen trades oz for the neverland and reimagines one of great britains most beloved classics of childrens literature in her sparkling new novel, alias hook thomas dunne books. With its mishmash of confused feelings about death, domesticity, female sexuality, and male aggression, the tale of the boy who refuses to grow up retains its hold on our imaginations, no. Alias hook feels at once like a lush historical, yet elements of fantasy are breathed into the pages. It was like watching once upon a time and seeing hook and emma finally get together. This is meant for adults and the language can get colorful, but it also offered a unique perspective casting hook and his crew in a whole new light. Alias hook snowbooks fantasy originals by jensen lisa for.

The hook those critical initial sentences of a query letter from an author, or the opening of the book proposal itself are the first and most important words that agents and acquiring editors read hooks that capture and delight us. This she readsapproved book subscription box will keep you reading all yearlong. Its not a retelling as such, but an extension of the original from a different point of view. The infamous pirate of neverland is so misunderstood that playwrights and authors cant resist trying to explain him. What she reads if she loves once upon a time she reads.

I was held spellbound by this story, and did not want it to end. Sep 27, 2018 today, new interpretations of fictional pirates like captain hook inspire new works, while lessknown reallife figures like grace omalley and jean laffite are being newly studied. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Here are a selection of pirate books for pirate fans of all ages. Broos campbell, author of peter wicked a captivating blend of fantasy, adventure, and historical fiction, alias hook is a fresh, utterly convincing reinterpretation of. I had first thought this was a ya novel, however, it becomes very apparent within the first chapter that this is an adult story. May 05, 2015 the paperback of lisa jensens alias hook is on sale today. This retelling explores the story of captain hook, a man who becomes trapped. Today, new interpretations of fictional pirates like captain hook inspire new works, while lessknown reallife figures like grace omalley and jean laffite are being newly studied.

Captain james benjamin hook is not the villain everyone thinks he is. While there are battles with pan, and hook is a fearsome pirate, there is less action than one would think. When it happens, its a rush, a little like falling in love. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Trapped in a curse where he must play the antagonist role, he meets a grown woman who has defied the rules of neverland.

A captivating blend of fantasy, adventure, and historical fiction, alias hook is a fresh, utterly convincing reinterpretation of the peter pan story. Books like alias grace by margaret atwood suggested reading. We carry a wide selection of used and out of print titles with an emphasis on literature, film and the arts. If you want to sell your book and i know you do, you need to have a phenomenal book hook. Opening with a scene of carnage, akin to nothing like we know from j. The alias book series by multiple authors includes books shadowed, alias. Alias hook, the latest book by author lisa jensen, is a retelling of the classic peter pan story with, you guessed it, the nefarious captain hook as the main character. Nov 12, 2015 in my experience, starting a new book is kind of like going on a first date and sometimes, its vastly more satisfying. We just finished alias grace and really enjoyed it.

Hulu has been on a roll lately with its original shows, delivering one hit after the other. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. There is large amount of introspection and if you are looking for a simple actionadventure this isnt it. Booktopia alias hook by lisa jensen, 9781250067791. July 9, 2014 doingdewey fantasy, fiction, historical fiction, retelling 22 title. July 9, 2014 doingdewey fantasy, fiction, historical fiction, retelling 22. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard.

Alias hook snowbooks fantasy originals by jensen lisa. If you like alias grace you might like similar books the blind assassin, the robber bride, cats eye, the testaments, the handmaids tale, margaret atwood. The start was a little slow, the wording more like that of the time of captain hook than the present. Alias hook is a character driven piece of literary fiction.

The hook those critical initial sentences of a query letter from an author, or the opening of the book proposal itself are the first and most important words that agents and acquiring editors read. Alias hook by lisa jensen meet your next favorite book. Alias hook by lisa jensen is a beautifully and romantically written adult fairy tale. Alias hook is told from hooks point of view and presents a thoughtful and beguiling look at the rogue gentleman and how he came to be known as the infamous captain hook. This retelling explores the story of captain hook, a man who becomes trapped inside neverland and is subjected to peter. Before he was sent to neverland by a curse, benjamin. Barries tale, alias hook takes the traditional story of peter pan and turns it on its head. Published july 8th 2014 by thomas dunne books first published may 1st 20.

If you love mature fairy tale retellings and all things peter pan then make it a swashbuckling summer and tuck alias hook in your beach bag. Goodreads members who liked alias grace also liked. With some books or dates, you know immediately that theyre just. The paperback of lisa jensens alias hook is on sale today. Now jensen the witch from the sea, 2001 has made him an 18thcentury privateer whose exile to neverland is the result of crossing the wrong voodoo lady. When i read the blurb for alias hook, i thought now theres a book i want to read. Jun 02, 2014 alias hook is a character driven piece of literary fiction. Find books like alias hook from the worlds largest community of readers.

Welcome to the page for the books of lisa jensen, author of historical fiction, and literary and. Five reasons to grab your earbuds and listen to alias hook 1. Our stock is carefully handpicked maintaining high standards in both book selection and condition. What are some other books that have really interesting and complex relationships between characters, share insight into the human condition, have a sweet pay off in the end, and arent super hard to get through. Nov 11, 2018 welcome to my neverland see more ideas about neverland, james hook and peter pan disney. Lisa jensen, alias hook 2014 within its technicolor victorian exterior, peter pan surely embodies one of the most bizarre legends of childhood ever created. Welcome to the page for the books of lisa jensen, author of historical fiction, and literary and historical fantasy. The writing is simply wonderful from the way that it flowed to the vivid details of neverland. Peter pan is one of my all time favorite books, so why exactly wouldnt i like this book. I guess i was expecting something more along the lines of tiger lily with this novel a retelling of the story from hooks point of view, perhaps. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Classic pirate books a general history of the pyrates by daniel defoe. The wicked pirate captain is flung overboard, caught in the jaws of the monster crocodile who drags him down to a.

Books like alias grace by margaret atwood suggested reading margaret atwood this study guide consists of approximately 43 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of alias grace. Alias hook seems like the story of peter pan told by tim burton. Rahul is a tv addict who cant get enough of twisted, gaspinducing shows like the handmaids tale and black mirror. Find books like alias grace from the worlds largest community of readers. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. To ask other readers questions about alias hook, please sign up. The wicked pirate captain is flung overboard, caught in the jaws of the monster c. Its my fate to be trapped here forever, in a nightmare of childhood fancy, with that infernal. According to agentquery, the book hook is a concise, onesentence tagline for your book.

The wicked pirate captain is flung overboard, caught in the jaws of the monster crocodile who drags him down to a wate. Handpicked readalikes for almost 4000 books and 3000 authors based on the books story, character, setting and language. This retelling explores the story of captain hook, a man who becomes trapped inside neverland and is. The chapters in the beginning of the book alternate between lives of captain hook in.