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by Paul Bajoria I've noticed that there seems to be a new genre - totally realistic fiction where some magical things just happen. A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray was a great example - and so is The Printer's Devil. At its heart, The Printer's Devil is a mystery with a heavy dash of adventure. Mog Winter is a printer's devil, the young apprentice to a printer, who gets involved with some really nasty members of London's criminal element. The reason why any kid would pursue something that is certain to result in a beating, may result in a maiming, and not unlikely to result in death isn't totally explained in this novel - as the mystery thickens, Mog's motivations become a bit more believable since Mog develops a friendship with Nick, the abused son of bad'un. Mog and Nick embark on a dangerous adventure to solve a mystery and better young Nick's life. Though the circumstances take a turn toward the magical, it's only a slight turn - you definitely wouldn't call this one fantasy. There are plenty of twists, turns, and surprises, which make this an intriguing novel. |
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The Printer's Devil