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M. Abu Bakar Minhas

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023

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D.B. Green's "The Puppet Maker's Daughter" is a fascinating story that combines elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and mystery.

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D.B. Green's "The Puppet Maker's Daughter" is a fascinating story that combines elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and mystery. This book takes readers on an exciting journey full of intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists set against the backdrop of a richly imagined world of puppetry.


The protagonist, Madeleine, who is an impressive and imaginative character, is one of the novel's highlights. She is skilled at making puppets that are so lifelike they appear to have their own special magic because she is the talented puppet maker's daughter. Madeleine learns that her father's legacy is obscured by lies and mystery as she digs deeper into her family's history. She is a compelling and relatable protagonist due to her desire to learn the truth and her ability to overcome obstacles in her path. The protagonist, Madeleine, who is an impressive and imaginative character, is one of the novel's highlights. She is skilled at making puppets that are so lifelike they appear to have their own special magic because she is the talented puppet maker's daughter. Madeleine learns that her father's legacy is obscured by lies and mystery as she digs deeper into her family's history. She is a compelling and relatable protagonist due to her desire to learn the truth and her ability to overcome obstacles in her path.


"The Puppet Maker's Daughter" has a rich and engrossing world-building. The author creates a vivid and captivating picture of a world where puppetry is a form of art that is full of wonder and peril. The vivid and fascinating descriptions of the deftly made puppets, the spellbinding performances, and the inner workings of a puppet theater draw readers into this unusual and imaginative world.


The plot is full of surprises that keep readers guessing right up to the very end. In order to create a seamless and engaging story, the author deftly combines a number of plotlines, such as Madeleine's search for the truth, her relationships with other characters, and the background of puppetry. With a mix of tense and quieter character-driven scenes, the pacing is well-balanced and enables readers to empathize with the characters more fully. v The plot is full of surprises that keep readers guessing right up to the very end. In order to create a seamless and engaging story, the author deftly combines a number of plotlines, such as Madeleine's search for the truth, her relationships with other characters, and the background of puppetry. With a mix of tense and quieter character-driven scenes, the pacing is well-balanced and enables readers to empathize with the characters more fully. v



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