The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry (2019)

The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry (2019)

An under the radar literary adventure that deserves more attention.

Laura’s Rating: 4/5 Stars

Plot: Since he was little, Charley Sutherland could bring characters out of books and into reality. His brother Rob has always wanted a normal life, wishing to distance himself from Charley and his unique gift. But when it appears there is a serious literary threat emerging, Rob is reluctantly sucked into an adventure with his brother to prevent the end of the world as they know it.

Analysis: The central concept of reading characters out of books and into the real world is very charming and unique. Of course there are many literary characters referenced and I loved some of the particular characters and the way they were portrayed (shoutout to Dorian Gray). The story was dynamic and suspenseful enough, but it still felt like a comfy read. 

There’s also an emphasis on the individual reader’s experience with a book and how their experiences and ideas shape different interpretations of the same text. I really enjoyed this and have absolutely experienced feeling differently about a book after rereading it during a different time in my life.

This book was smart, charming, and interesting. Any avid reader (especially fans of classics and Dickens) would enjoy The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep.