George Carole ran away from home to join the Vaudeville circuit. Sixteen years old, uncommonly gifted at the piano, he falls in with a strange troupe - even for Vaudeville.
Under the watchful eye of the enigmatic figure of Silenus, George comes to realise that the members of the troupe are more than they appear to be. And their travels have a purpose that runs deeper than entertainment.
George must uncover the mysteries of Silenus's company before it is too late. He is already entangled in their web of secrets and, if he doesn't learn where they are taking him, he may never find his way out.
Review
"Bennett's finely crafted novel rises on a wave of suspense to a place of beauty and hope." (Publishers Weekly 2011-01-00)
"This is the kind of book that will find its ways into one's hands again and again over the years." (Booklist 2012-01-00)
"...a melancholy coming-of-age tale with a moody atmosphere... The Troupe is a genuinely powerful piece of work." (SFX)
"The Troupe is true magic: a gripping tale that reminds the audience why we fell in love with reading. This book enchants, leaving the audience on their feet, yelling for an encore." (Mat Johnson, author of *Pym*)
"Thought-provoking, beautifully written, and highly recommended" (Sci Fi Bulletin)
Review
"Bennett's finely crafted novel rises on a wave of suspense to a place of beauty and hope." (Publishers Weekly )
"This is the kind of book that will find its ways into one's hands again and again over the years." (Booklist )
"...a melancholy coming-of-age tale with a moody atmosphere... The Troupe is a genuinely powerful piece of work." (SFX )
"The Troupe is true magic: a gripping tale that reminds the audience why we fell in love with reading. This book enchants, leaving the audience on their feet, yelling for an encore." (Mat Johnson, author of *Pym* )
"Thought-provoking, beautifully written, and highly recommended" (Sci Fi Bulletin )
"Although it invites comparisons to ... The Night Circus, The Troupe seems a lot more flesh-and-blood and, in the end, a good deal more satisfying." (Washington Post )
Description:
George Carole ran away from home to join the Vaudeville circuit. Sixteen years old, uncommonly gifted at the piano, he falls in with a strange troupe - even for Vaudeville.
Under the watchful eye of the enigmatic figure of Silenus, George comes to realise that the members of the troupe are more than they appear to be. And their travels have a purpose that runs deeper than entertainment.
George must uncover the mysteries of Silenus's company before it is too late. He is already entangled in their web of secrets and, if he doesn't learn where they are taking him, he may never find his way out.
Review
"Bennett's finely crafted novel rises on a wave of suspense to a place of beauty and hope."
(Publishers Weekly 2011-01-00)
"This is the kind of book that will find its ways into one's hands again and again over the years." (Booklist 2012-01-00)
"...a melancholy coming-of-age tale with a moody atmosphere... The Troupe is a genuinely powerful piece of work." (SFX)
"The Troupe is true magic: a gripping tale that reminds the audience why we fell in love with reading. This book enchants, leaving the audience on their feet, yelling for an encore." (Mat Johnson, author of *Pym*)
"Thought-provoking, beautifully written, and highly recommended" (Sci Fi Bulletin)
Review
"Bennett's finely crafted novel rises on a wave of suspense to a place of beauty and hope."
(Publishers Weekly )
"This is the kind of book that will find its ways into one's hands again and again over the years." (Booklist )
"...a melancholy coming-of-age tale with a moody atmosphere... The Troupe is a genuinely powerful piece of work." (SFX )
"The Troupe is true magic: a gripping tale that reminds the audience why we fell in love with reading. This book enchants, leaving the audience on their feet, yelling for an encore." (Mat Johnson, author of *Pym* )
"Thought-provoking, beautifully written, and highly recommended" (Sci Fi Bulletin )
"Although it invites comparisons to ... The Night Circus, The Troupe seems a lot more flesh-and-blood and, in the end, a good deal more satisfying." (Washington Post )