5/29/2023 0 Comments Undermajordomo minor review![]() ![]() To keep the pace moving swiftly, deWitt breaks up the novel into several sections with tongue-in-cheek titles, such as, “The Location, Apprehension, and Restoration to Normality of the Baron.” Readers who love The Princess Bride or the movies of the Cohn brothers will be thrilled with this novel. More than a compilation of quirks, each new character adds depth to the story, opportunity for growth in Lucy, and just plain fun for readers. The highly nuanced characters are king in this tale. Throughout this journey, Lucy encounters many memorable characters, including two thieves who become his best friends and, surprisingly, his moral compass a tall, dark, and handsome solider, who is fighting an unseen war against an unnamed enemy and the beautiful Klara, who captures his heart but not without competition. Lucien (Lucy) Minor leaves his home, by train, to accept the position of the assistant to the majordomo of Castle Von Aux-aka “undermajordomo.” A darkly humorous adventure ensues, as Lucy leaves home as a boy and becomes a man. ![]() ![]() ![]() Following up on the huge success of The Sisters Brothers(2011), deWitt has another askew masterpiece on his hands, this time turning his unique narrative voice onto the familiar tropes of the fairy tale. ![]()
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