the house in the cerulean sea controversy

TJ Klune's book tells the story of children with magical abilities who have been removed from their families to live in an orphanage. I alternated between smiling to myself and tearing up when I read it. [10], Klune was nominated as an all-time favourite M/M author on the book review website Goodreads in 2017. I think it is also important to believe that no matter how imperfect or flawed we are, we are still capable of making meaningful changes to the world we live in. For more on this challenge and why Im forcing myself to do it, read THIS POST**. It is based on a middle-aged, stodgy compatibility and a growing realization that both men wish the magical children to be . A dangerous task. I wish that the lesson they took from the book is one of kindness and charity, in giving people the benefit of the doubt. I teach high school emotional support. Linus suggests that perhaps some type of "extreme emotion state" triggered her powers. In the following passage, he discovers an unconscious record store clerk, who's been (magically) thrown against the wall by the 6-year-old boy he tried to capture and exorcise: "Linus glanced down at Marty again. Instead, what I see is a mostly white mob being outraged on indigenous peoples behalf and the only tangible thing that is harmed is Mr Klunes mental health. Please refer to the information below. The opposite, if anything. A great story on so many levels and so right for the time that we are living in. [7][8], Klune's love of writing began as a child in the 1980s, where he would write fan fiction about his favorite action-adventure video game Metroid. This story is adorable and quirky and heartfelt. to read? There is a particular passage in The House in the Cerulean Sea that stuck with me and after everything that had transpired in the past few weeks for Mr Klune, it had taken on new significance. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not theyre likely to bring about the end of days. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider And if I can offer any criticism of The House in the Cerulean Sea, its that the book is pure wish fulfillment. Strong spin-off is more violent than the others. experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected placeand realizing that family is. Fantasy and sci-fi reviews by a Malaysian book wyrm. Beautifully written tale of magic and transformation. As for the charge of trivialising an actual tragedy, I think one has to decide for themselves if a story can trivialise something it literally does not reference in the text at all, even though the author may have drawn inspiration from it. View all posts by bookcoffeehappy. I cant help wondering ifthey even read the same book I did. I really liked the children characters, especially Lucy who could be both mischievous and vulnerable. By writing The House in the Cerulean Sea, they said that Mr Klune is. : r/Fantasy Or maybe I am just getting old. literature, namely Sandra Cisnero's The House on Mango Street and Toni Morrison's Jazz. Powerful Stories About Martin Luther King Jr. Profiting from both the cultural and literal genocide of indigenous people. You can refer to the answers below. Btw, I also really enjoyed Midnight Library. As Linus Baker reaches the house in the Cerulean Sea, he meets the magical children who call it home. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. There are many villains in the world, and I remain unconvinced that T. J. Klune is one of them. The House in The Cerulean Sea by T.J Klune is a multi-award winner. (LogOut/ I think it is also important to believe that no matter how imperfect or flawed we are, we are still capable of making meaningful changes to the world we live in. And then around page 70ish there was a statue. But the fact that there was a weapon of mass destruction in the body of a six-year-old and the world wasnt prepared was simply shocking. And it was quite apparent to all who met him that Lucy is a boy and because we live in a deeply gendered society, people naturally wondered why we named him thatand I, naturally a troll, enjoyed everyones bafflement so much that I was not always forthright with the explanation. Its the same reason why Mr Klune wrote the book, why I love the book, and why they hate the book. [17][18], His stand-alone fantasy novel, The House in the Cerulean Sea, is a New York Times Best Seller and has been named by The Washington Post as one of 2020s Best Feel-Good Reads. So what if I, an adult, want to indulge in a daydream in which my Sword of Destiny is my good intentions, and believeeven for just a few hundred pages that if I wield it sincerely and earnestly enough, I can defeat deeply entrenched systemic issues of bigotry and discrimination in just a couple of weeks? I love this review so much! Theyre a story. But its not on white people to tell them how they should feel about it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. As such, Linus's compassion, courage, and journey to overcome feelings of worthlessness and a lack of belonging are at the forefront of the story. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. Coincidentally, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about found families and islands, and it features someplace called the Marsyas Island Orphanage which is the home of an orphan named Lucyshort for Lucifer, for he is the Antichristwhere he lived with five other dangerous children: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, a were-Pomeranian, and a bellhop (which is just about the only aspect of Chaunceys identity that is clear to us). We may receive products free of charge from manufacturers to test. Maybe I enjoy the subversion as a sort of rebellion against the speciesof overpowered adolescent Chosen Ones who overpopulate the fantasy stories of my youth. He isnt taking up space, or trying to overshadow the voice of indigenous writers. I didnt see anyallusionsin the texteitherand read it as an allegory for discrimination against queer people. There he meets the mysterious Mr. Bellows, who runs the mysterious facility that houses six very quirky kids. Families can talk about the setup of of kids with unusual powers gathered together in an orphanage in The House in the Cerulean Sea. It's a beautiful book' - Charlaine Harris, number one New York Times bestselling author He was breathing. Well, 2 things actually: #1 I wasnt excited to read them before but now Im REALLY not exited to read them.but I will! Why bother? I wish there were pictures of the 7 creatures. And furthermore, Linus ethnicity was never clarified in the book, not even once. Reparations were paid by the Canadian government for this action in 2017. Again, I am not opposed to anyone wanting to read whatever it is they want into any text but I just want to spend a minute here to ask ourselves: what harm are we averting, mitigating, or neutralising here exactly by attacking Mr Klune? But the author is on the record saying that that history inspired the book. One common thread I see is that many who are angry at Mr Klune did not even realise that he was drawing inspiration from the Sixties Scoop initially, with some even saying that they adored the book before they learned about that unseen aspect of it. MUCH. 'I loved it. As Linus's adventures at The House in the Cerulean Sea continue, both he and the reader are drawn into its world, delighted by its residents, and more and more inclined to doubt the prejudice that finds them so dangerous. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Katherine Fiorillo is a freelance content writer specializing in books, lifestyle, and e-commerce.Katherine has a B.A. Without the worlds knowledge. This type of fantasy is just not for me no matter how hard I try. Published on Feb 13, 2023. Suppose he wrote a story that is more openly inspired by the Sixties Scoop, featuring actual indigenous children as opposed to magical beings, I would actually find that more objectionable, profiteering, and ghoulish. I put to you that not even Mr Klunes harshest critics believe that a reasonable person reading this book would come away with the idea that indigenous children should be forcibly adopted by white parents or placed in residential schools. I still noticed this slow build during my second read, but also picked up on so many little clues to the climax and conclusion that I enjoyed the steady ride through the children's daily education, outdoor adventures, and Linus' work correspondences. She is an Army veteran, an avid reader, and designs book-themed stickers for her Etsy shop.Say hi to Katherine at. There are so many messages in this beautifully written story. To begin with, I would like to express some general thoughts on the two books. So, this is it? *, *Subscribe with your email address to my blog (scroll all the way to the bottom of this page on mobile devices OR check the top right of this screen to enter your email address)*, *If you already have a blog, please follow mine*, *Like myFacebook page(and please comment on, like, and share my posts)*, *Clicking and buying products through my Amazon Affiliate links. There's a lot of ignorant prejudice directed against the kids in this story. That's page 1. And it isnt even a particularly original idea (I mean, its practically just X-Men) and if he didnt talk about his inspirations, no one could even tell. And I understand why they did it. Take me in hardened hands, and I crumple. Being queer himself, Klune believes it's importantnow more than everto have accurate, positive queer representation in stories. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. So does ambition when it interferes with kindness. and our 'Did he hurt you? "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune Courtesy of MacMillan Publishers Jolie Hughes of Morgan Hill Bookstore in New London, N.H. has a recommendation for people who want a summer read that . At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. And I reaaaaaaally wasnt enjoying this one. Whatever it is, I find it amusing that when I was younger, heroes are the people I want to be and now, in my thirties, I want heroes to be like me. I have holes. Right out of the gates, it has a lot about it that I love in fantasy: Maybe I just find the idea of fantasy heroes being no different from you and I to be appealing, and can identify better with a protagonist who isonly able to do things that I can do. Instead, what I see is a mostly white mob being outraged on indigenous peoples behalf and the only tangible thing that is harmed is Mr Klunes mental health. Pub Date: March 17, 2020. And furthermore, Linus ethnicity was never clarified in the book, not even once. While our main character, Linus, has a narrative that starts off with a tinge of sadness, the book keeps this cozy feel throughout it. As Linus's adventures at The House in the Cerulean Sea continue, both he and the reader are drawn into its world, delighted by its residents, and more and more inclined to doubt the prejudice that finds them so dangerous. to read. Linus thought about giving him another bump on the head with a well-placed kick, but his shoulder hurt, and he had exerted enough energy for the time being. Its the same reason why Mr Klune wrote the book, why I love the book, and why they hate the book. It comes from a place of anger and an unhappiness at the state of the world, and a sincere wish to right the wrongs we see. As the home has been visited by caseworkers in the past, its inhabitants are worried about what Linus' presence could mean. While people do gravitate towards colours for subjective reasons, and some don't even notice what colour they are wearing, it has become increasingly hard to distance yourself. So the book begins with a girl levitating blocks above her head. If you can distill a lovely day by the sea, your favourite song, and a warm hug by someone who loves you dearly into the form of a book, that book would be T. J. Klunes The House in the Cerulean Sea. I am but paper, and though there are many like me, none are exactly the same. What honesty! [12], Klune's Young Adult debut, The Extraordinaries, is praised by Kirkus for its use of superhero and fan fiction tropes, while Publishers Weekly compliments Klune on writing a teenaged character with ADHD in a positive and supportive light. He has lived his life according to the rules, until he is sent on a special project to Marsyas Island Orphanage - home to . 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