Mr Penumbra Review.

In this book the main character Clay really can't catch a break. After being fired from his job he sees an opening for a job at the bookstore. He takes the job and ever since he starts working he realizes that the bookstore is a very fishy place. Throughout the book readers see Clay step by step try and figure out what is going on along the way and with the help of his friends do the unthinkable.

In the book I liked Clay and his friends because they were nerds. They were very dedicated to finishing every task they were given. Clay also found ways to get the job done in the most efficient matter. Programming, and how they elevated as the book went on. Clay and his friends do the unthinkable in this novel they do so much decoding of books and as hard as it looks they are so humble about it. Clay is humble and really shows that through his words when after he does something big on a computer he says "If this sounds impressive to you, you’re over thirty."   Over all I really like clay as a character because he is smart humble and outgoing. He works hard and has a sense of humor he is the most important character in this novel.

To add onto the theme of this book it can be brought up in a couple of different ways. Overall though the most important theme of this book is how important reading is. The book really shows that reading can be an adventure. Thought the book Clay makes hints forwards why reading is important and he really sticks with it through the entire novel where proof shows that reading is important. He shows proof on how reading is important through his words on what he thinks of books "When you read a book, the story definitely takes place in your head" and other quotes like "Walking the stacks in a library, dragging your fingers across the spines -- it's hard not to feel the presence of sleeping spirits." With these quotes clay really shows how he feels about reading and even explains when you read it will take you places. The overall theme of this novel is reading is important and you should definitely do it because it stimulates your mind.

Throughout the book I expected a lot more from the ending. Within the book magic was very hyped up there was talk about immortality and other magic, but when it got down to the final pages of the book none of the magic ever took place. Also through the book I expected a relationship to kindle between Clay and Kat because they liked each other and spent so much time together, but once again that never happened. Overall I expected more from the book, but it was still very enjoyable to read.

Overall I would recommend that people do read this book. I think it is important that people see the importance of reading and all the cool things it can accomplish and do for you. Personally I would have enjoyed it more had it had magic and other mystical things but overall probably would read the book and would definitely recommend to a friend.