![]() ![]() I was very appreciative of the unexpected twists and turns and I greatly That blindsided me (and not just once, either). I haveĪ particular talent for profiling a book and accurately guessing how it will Not until I read Evil Genius and I could see the layers of the unfolding story,Īnd felt as though I could reach the spirits of the characters as I might in anĪnother reason that just occurred to me are the twists within the story. That I live and enjoy life could be placed on the pages of a fictional ![]() But it never occurred to me that that way Than I thought was possible to perhaps someday create something worthy of beingĬalled “great.” I’m the kind of person who always looks for theĭeepest depths in life (I’m also obsessed with psychology, so that may play aįeeling, and experiencing the very core of a person or a situation. Remotely close to finishing a book, haha), and your Evil Genius trilogy challenged me to go further and to work harder See, I would love to be an author someday (although I’ve never even gotten Upon the other and so forth, it sparked in me an excitement and a new passion So when I read Evil Genius and there it was, so perfectly set, one layer gently Something that’s actually rare to find (in my experience) in a book. To put all the layers and depth of humankind, and all the variables that make It probably should’ve been obvious, but for some reason it never occurred to me that it was possible The second, and no less meaningful reason is the depth of the story, and theĬharacters within it. I’ve always called it a “poisonous relationship.” It’s soīeautiful and so tragic it takes my breath away every time I even think about it. The first, and most important reason, is the I think there’s two important reasons why these books so readily made it to the It only made sense to attempt to explain to you, the creator, how appreciative I’ve spent so many hours in deep discussion and contemplation (and of course It’s the highest compliment I know to offer an author. The exact moment that the words were birthed. It feel as though the very moment you opened the pages, and it became your book (you know that feeling?), was Quite difficult to picture that there’s a person out there who so carefully The characters become such important family and friends that you forget how to remember what your life felt like back before Not so subtly made its way into a very important place in my life and in my So you can imagine how many books I’ve read.) This trilogy you’ve written has (And I’m the very definition of a bookworm, Holds my three favorite books would be an understatement. Had so much to say I never imagined I could find the satisfactory words with Oh, Catherine Jinks…where to begin? I’ve often considered writing to you, but I This will appeal to adults and teenagers alike.’ ‘With elements of and parallels to Artemis Fowl, Harry Potter and Lemony Snickett, and a plot that twists and turns, it would be easy to see Evil Genius as another book in the ‘me too’ vein, but CBC award winner Jinks is far too good a writer to fall into this trap. brilliant moments and thrilling episodes. It is long, at almost 500 pages, but the short, snappy chapters make it easy to get through.’ ‘Evil Genius will be another crossover title with a broad potential audience, appealing as much to adults as to teens with a taste for the dark side. Although Cadel himself will in the end deny evil, he learns that no one remains untouched by it.’ this book will appeal to younger teens who can see the possibilities for adventure through the eyes of the bad guys. ‘Imagine Harry Potter’s Hogwarts in reverse. Cadel rides right up there with Artemis Fowl as a sympathetic anti-villain.’ ‘This hefty but engrossingly complex tale features a young super-brain being groomed for world domination. ‘Catherine Jinks pulls out all the stops in Evil Genius, making Cadel not just smart, but brilliant, devious, loyal, inventive, creative, focused, and oddly good at cross-dressing.’ Evil Genius is a rousing summer read and a distraction for any genius who fancies altering traffic light patterns and learning the Pentagon’s secrets. ‘Jinks has done a good job putting into words a complex plot that kids will understand. To match the dynamic intricacy of the plot, Cadel’s character develops from that of a put-upon child to a morally searching adolescent.’ ‘Catherine Jinks is a brilliant builder of narrative firewalls, and just as you think you have it all figured out, you don’t. However in my opinion Evil Genius is the best ever.’ ‘Catherine Jinks has written several other books. ![]()
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