The City of Dreaming Books

This is an absolutely fascinating book that I am glad to have found. The second of this series came upon my friend and we both required to read the first befre entering the second. It is truly well thought out, complex, and thought evoking. It is not for someone who isn't into a bit of fantasy/just wants a light bit of reading.I found the writing to be incredibly unique and well purposed. Although there were many words that I did not recognize and needed to look up, there were even more that I needed to truly use context clues in order to understand their definition. Indeed, it is a book I will need to reread in order to truly gain such a full and complete understanding of said words. The illustrations only added to the book, giving only a few slight hints as to what things might be like, but still leaving many details to the reader's mind. Add in the famous author references, such as Aleisha Wimpersleake and Doylan Cone and you are in for a literary masterpiece that was certainly well thought out.This is a book I would love to see used in a high school english class. The reader can rarely guess what will happen next and doesn't truly know what will happen in the end unless they have already been spoiled for it by The Labyrinth of Dreaming Books. The language is that of a young adult, with enough variances to make the reader have to focus and occasionally have to seek solace in a dictionary for meanings unrecognized. Not only that, but to discover each reference inside is an amazing feat and some anagrams are easier to work than others.In a world where books are everything and writers, authors, and publishers reign supreme, the main character must find his way after his "authorial godfather" passes. Alone in a mysterious city with nothing but an unnamed manuscript to guide him, Optimus Yarnspinner searches for the writer to tutor and mentor him as well as to begin his own journey into the world of writing. Met with mystery and intrigue, Optimus finds himself in the way of danger accidentally and must try and survive, although curiousity is ever so tempting.

I'm so glad I found Walter Moers! I love City of Dreaming Books. So whimsical, so imaginative, and a general theme of your mind being your most powerful tool. Every character in this book is silly and hilarious in their own way.This book is an epic adventure. And epic adventures take a long time to complete. So there are times where you want things to go a little faster, but it's just because you can't read fast enough for all of the excitement that's being built up. Then you find yourself reading in a dimly lit room at 3AM.Like reviewers on the back cover say, if you like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Hitchhiker's Guide, and Shel Silverstein, you'll enjoy these books. I don't like books that require a lot of attention, thought, or that are particularly dense/deep. This book (as well as the other Moers' books) is the perfect almalgamation of everything. I typically read books before/after work on my 1.5 hour commute on public transportation when my brain is not functioning yet or anymore.Lastly, if City of Dreaming Books is your first Walter Moers book, you might think he's being rather arrogant about writing about the best literature/writing ever at first, as some other reviewers have commented. BUT, just bear through it for a few pages and you'll realize the book is not that at all. I do recommend reading Captain Bluebear first because it spans a lot more of Zamonia and gets you well acquainted with the awesome silliness of it all.

what a interesting book.. well written, almost too well written.. but a very poetic way of writing.. at first it seems like it should be a childrens book, what with creatures and dinosaurs and such, but it is not.. it kept me entertained..

I have always found reading Mores English translations fun to read. Especially aloud, his play on words is rhythmic and fun. And his stories are always satisfying.

I think the title just about says it all. I enjoyed this book so much (as well as Rumo and the 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear) that if I had any gift with languages at all I'd be starting my first German class tomorrow just so that I could read his books before they're officially translated into English.As at least one other poster indicated, his books can often be hard to get into and you're almost inclined to toss them aside when you've started one for the first time. But, once you get used to the utter absurdity of his books, I'm sure you'll find yourself as engrossed as the rest of us.The City of Dreaming Books is a book that anyone who loves fantasy literature should run out and buy immediately. Don't get it at your local library because you'll want to have a copy of it on your shelf to lend to all of your friends or jealously re-read again and again, in which case you should buy two copies so that you can share this wonderful book around while still retaining your own Moers fix!My only complaint is that there aren't any more Zamonian books translated right now for me to read. I can't wait to find out what happens in this wonderful world, especially if Optimus Yarnspinner is involved!5 Stars just aren't sufficient!

For the young tween adventurer in us all. Readable by parents also. Erudite and exciting vocabulary and mind expanding. A journey more fascinating than the possibilities shown in “dreams of the Yellow Overcoat”. Enjoy the journey

going into the book I had high expectations from reading the 13.5 lives of captain bluebear (which I have placed on my top 25 books of all time list) and I was completely blown away by the mastery with which Moers tackles this story, where Bluebear can get a bit slow at times The City of Dreaming Books flows beautifully, I had the hardest time trying to get anything done while I was reading this book, honestly I love it and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good story with engaging characters (which I hope is everyone). I could never do this book justice in a review so I'll just leave it at this...buy it! read it! I promise you wont regret it.

The best book for little dreamers.

Una propuesta completamente diferente, W.Moers escribe de una manera bellísima y que te involucra como lector.

Overall a fairly good sequel to the Labyrinth of Dreaming books, but did get bogged down a bit about 2/3 of way through & had to go away and have a break of a few weeks or so from the book before I could go back and finish it. Not as good as the Labyrinth, but if you are a real fan of Labyrinth then it might be worth giving it a go. Would I buy again? No, I'd probably borrow it from the library and spend my money on something else.

Als langjährige Moers-Fans wollten ich und mein Bruder mal wissen wie der Herr denn auf englisch rüberkommt und wir müssen sagen, es hat wirklich fast den Selben Charm

Absolut das beste Buch was ich jemals gelesen habe.