"In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune - A Hilarious and Heartfelt Adventure Book Review

Hey everyone! I've got an absolute gem of a book to share with you today—"In the Lives of Puppets" by TJ Klune. If you enjoy stories that are both hilarious and heartwarming, then you’re in for a treat! I read this book last year, and let me tell you, it was an absolute blast! The characters are so lovable, and I found myself laughing out loud so many times, especially with Nurse Ratched and Rambo. So, let’s dive into this fantastic adventure and see what makes it so special.

Imagine "Swiss Family Robinson" meets "Wall-E" in the woods. That's the vibe of this fantastic standalone fantasy from the beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling author TJ Klune. He takes us on an extraordinary journey deep into the heart of a peculiar forest, following a family assembled from spare parts.

In this strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees, we meet three robots: the fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too, making them a unique and hidden family.

One day, Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labeled "HAP." He soon discovers a dark past shared between Hap and Gio—a past that involves hunting humans. Things take a wild turn when Hap accidentally alerts robots from Gio's former life to their location, putting the family's safety at risk. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams.

Determined to save Gio, Vic and his assembled family embark on a journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country. Along the way, Vic grapples with feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, forcing him to decide whether he can accept love with strings attached.

Inspired by Carlo Collodi's "The Adventures of Pinocchio," "In the Lives of Puppets" is a masterful stand-alone fantasy adventure from TJ Klune, the author who brought us "The House in the Cerulean Sea" and "Under the Whispering Door."

If you’re into heartfelt, funny, and whimsical stories, "In the Lives of Puppets" is a must-read. It’s got a perfect mix of adventure, humor, and emotional depth that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

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