The Unwritten

An immensely satisfying “prequel” to the Tommy Taylor books. Carey does not get sidetracked. What could have been a simple “origin story,” continues his philosophical exploration of the intersection of story and reality. Yes, he reveals many details of Tommy's early life, his father, and Mr. Taylor's intentions, but it all serves the larger, cosmic story.

Carey continues to play a quick shell game with the reader. He pretends to be writing Harry Potter fanfic while actually telling a story of ideas that has nothing to do with Potter at all. The ingenuity and imagination of the Tommy Taylor books is here embodied perfectly in the beautiful artwork of fine drawers and colorists.