Metaphorosis Reviews
Written on Sep 23, 2019
Summary
Two boys from our world have entered an alternate universe, and set off around the world in search of a home. Having crossed the Atlantic and North America, they now find themselves abducted across the Pacific to a version of China.
Review
At last, the piece settles in a bit. While the boys move around, they at least stay in a single empire, giving Christopher and us a chance to explore it a bit. The result, and the fact that there's a resolution at the end of the boo, rather than simply a stopping point, are more satisfying than the previous volume.
At the same time, Christopher indulges in a bit of hocus pocus toward the end - a resolution that has fun elements, but doesn't really have much foundation in the story. It's an adequate ending, but no more. If you haven't read Christopher, don't start here. If you have, I still urge you to read his other, better books before coming to this trilogy.