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Hatter

by Daniel Coleman (Goodreads Author)

4.41 · rating details · 94 ratings · 43 reviews

There’s nothing wrong with a touch of madness. – Cheshire Cat

Someday Hatta will save the kingdom. In his mind, at least. But his talents of uncharacteristic kindness and a passion for colors hardly qualify him for such a destiny. In a kingdom that doesn’t need saving, a young man ignorant of social norms is the unlikeliest of heroes.

Along the way, the Cheshire Cat, Queen o...more

Kindle Edition, 213 pages

Published June 10th 2011 (first published May 23rd 2011)

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Jun 21, 2011

EA rated it

Shelves: fantasy, young-adult

This is a companion novel to Daniel Coleman's other story JABBERWOCKY. When I think about HATTER I am torn. There are times I prefer JABBERWOCKY and the unique take on the story, and other times I prefer HATTER and reading about well known characters in a new light.

As the name suggests, HATTER is a origin story of the Mad Hatter. The two characters of the story are complete opposites, and yet I felt a bond with both of them in some way. Hatta is the loveable, eccentric friend that you don't alw...more

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Oct 16, 2011

Ashley rated it

Shelves: review-copy, blog

Originally reviewed on my blog, Books from Bleh to Basically Amazing.

Hatter by Daniel Coleman is a companion novel to Jabberwocky. Hatter is set in the same whimsical world as Jabberwocky but it extends that world beyond just the Jabberwock poem to include and create Coleman's version of Wonderland, taken from Lewis Carroll.

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with retellings, one that is far too large and would completely take over this post if I tried to discuss it. But, the short versio...more Originally reviewed on my blog, Books from Bleh to Basically Amazing.

Hatter by Daniel Coleman is a companion novel to Jabberwocky. Hatter is set in the same whimsical world as Jabberwocky but it extends that world beyond just the Jabberwock poem to include and create Coleman's version of Wonderland, taken from Lewis Carroll.

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with retellings, one that is far too large and would completely take over this post if I tried to discuss it. But, the short version, is that while I absolutely love and adore fairy tale retellings, I completely avoid retellings of books. But the Alice in Wonderland stories kind of fall right in the middle for me. They are a book, but the stories of Wonderland feel very fairy tale-ish, so I'm a bit torn. The main reason I decided to read this book is because of how much I enjoy Jabberwocky.

I'll be honest and admit that I didn't love Hatter the same way I did Jabberwocky, but that doesn't surprise me... I've never actually read anything other than Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll and my experiences with Alice are solely based on the Disney version of the story. And we all know their reputation for sticking close to the original... ... ...

Anyway, Hatter is the story of Hatta, who is trying to understand his position in the world. He knows he views the world differently from everyone else and he honestly fears the insanity (or outsanity) that is lurking just within his mind. He views the world in colors, vivid, vibrant colors and his clothing reflects that. It's really interesting reading from his perspective, because the colors are tied to emotions, both his and others, and people give off colors that are reflective of their personalities. It fascinated me, and Hatta was such a quirky and interesting character to follow. The other narrator, Chism, was also interesting to read about, but for different reasons. Chism is colorblind, a soldier and full of rage and bitterness. He's a loner who wants nothing more than to continue as an elite- protecting the order of life (the circle and sword) and doing his duty. But when what he views as his responsibility seriously backfires, he ends up putting himself in a lot of danger, and also being the spark that starts the fire.

I don't know that I can put my finger on it exactly, but no matter how much I enjoyed reading the story, and enjoyed the characters, I felt a small level of disconnect from the story. Hatta was just a little too abstract and hard to follow at times and Chism was just a little too bitter and aloof. I saw where Coleman was going with that, and I understand why it was written that way, but it was just a little... too.

I do also wish that we had gotten to see more of The Queen of Hearts, got to experience more from her and what ultimately made her decide to be that person. We get to see a little bit of how she goes from a 'normal' person and becomes the violent queen, but I would have liked more. But, that's also mostly, because she was one of my favorite parts of the cartoon. (how morbid & violent is that... The young kid loving the crazy face screaming Off with his head! :P)

But overall, I really enjoyed this book. I had hoped to enjoy it, but wasn't sure what to expect given my thoughts on retellings and the fact that I know very little of the real Wonderland. But I'm happy to say that the book more than lived up to my expectations, and I'm even hoping that Coleman plans to write more Wonderland stories, because I will read them all. :) Maybe it will even be the motivation I need to finally read the originals. :)(less)

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Aug 19, 2011

Nancy rated it

When I first picked up this book, I was very vocal to those around me that I had never been a fan of the "Alice World". I think my exact words were, "It's creepy and I don't want anything to do with it." But I was willing to give this a try. I am SOOOOOO glad that I did. It is so well written. Fascinating characters? Check. Adrenaline pumping action? Check. Laugh out loud humor? Check. Broken hearts and happily ever afters? Check and check! Hatter is a follow-up novel to Jabberwocky, Coleman's f...more

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Mar 07, 2012

Jaime rated it

FINALLY was able to start reading again in February...after all the Holiday action!! LOVED Daniel Coleman's interpretation of the "Mad Hatter"... if you think to dismiss these as just 'Alice in Wonderland' spin off's you DEEPLY miss the intent!
I love the way Coleman uses COLORS and WORDS in this very poetic, adventuresome tale!
WAY TO GO CUZ...yes, I am related to this very talented author! DON'T miss these books and when you are through I have NO DOUBT you will pass them on to friends and fami...more

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Aug 30, 2011

Amanda Welling rated it

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A tale of two characters of complete opposites is woven in perfect harmony. Every ying has a yang, every good a bad, and every Chism a Hatter. Let me start by saying that I loved this book.

Author Daniel Coleman attempts a tale that explains why the Mad Hatter is so mad. In his early days, Hatter, or in this book Hatta, wasn’t always so bad. He was a little quirky, but not so mad. His childhood was rough. His life was harsh and alwa...more See My Full Review Here: http://www.hippiesbeautyandbooksohmy....

A tale of two characters of complete opposites is woven in perfect harmony. Every ying has a yang, every good a bad, and every Chism a Hatter. Let me start by saying that I loved this book.

Author Daniel Coleman attempts a tale that explains why the Mad Hatter is so mad. In his early days, Hatter, or in this book Hatta, wasn’t always so bad. He was a little quirky, but not so mad. His childhood was rough. His life was harsh and always spent running, but from what, Hatta didn’t really know. His travels take him to save the kingdom, but how and why constantly elude him.

Hatta is a little quirky. His full blown insanity doesn’t set in until the end of the book. And thus the novel unfolds. Two plot lines exist within the same story. The tale of Hatta’s acquired sanity is explained and why it exists. And then there is the tale of how Hatta saves the kingdoms.

He represents the good in this novel. Everything seems to have a perfect balance in the ecosystem of Hatter. Hatta is fun loving and eccentric. Everyone seems to love him. Hatta hates conflict and war. He has a passion for everything artistic, colorful, and beautiful. He is the type of character that brings a smile to everyone’s face.

I love how Coleman related Hatta’s love for colors with Hatta’s perception to view personalities, situations, and moods. For instance, the time Hatta left home, he associated with the color black that displays complete despair, the Queen of Hearts is associated with red that represents anger harshness, and a mirror maker with green for love and compassion.

The opposite is Chism. Chism is a young fighter. He murdered young out of defense, learned to use a sword, and later joined one of the most elite groups of soldiers in the land. He is a color blind person with a personal dis-attachment to everyone and everything. Chism cares only for his brother and his honor. The conflict in Hatter is of direct result of Chism’s defending the Circle and the Sword’s honor. Chism is calculating and high strung. He hates being touched. And he is the direct opposite, but is completely complimentary to Hatta.

Alice in Wonderland is full of weird stuff that forces the reader to accept the facts of the tale at face value. The talking caterpillar and high strung rabbit are simply the normalcy of the land. Hatter approaches the story of Hatta in a different style. This story is much more serious and less whimsical. Every detail has a purpose and an origin. The Red Queen, or The Queen of Hearts, has a purpose behind that name. The White Queen is named so because she is an albino. Hatta’s descent into insanity is gradual and only worsens with the use of chemicals like mercury. Although it may not be official, Hatter provides some great background story to not only The Mad Hatter, but most of the characters as a whole.

The plotline progression is as easy it gets. Hatter follows a very simple formula. Everything is written in the third person. Perspective bounces between the two main characters and their travels as they seemingly intertwine between each other. One chapter will focus on Hatta, the next on Chism. Each character runs the gamut in one extreme or another as associated with their quirks and personalities. All in all the formula works.

At the end of the day I would recommend Hatter to anyone. Daniel Coleman did a fantastic job writing it. Alice in Wonderland fanatics will love the different aspect the story is told. It’s very fresh and clean. The riddles and rhymes of Hatta are just as mad as one would expect from the Mad Hatter. But the rest of the characters and plotline are a much more realistic approach to an old story. Everything has a reason and everything seems plausible. Even those not in the know of the Alice fables will enjoy the book. It’s a piece of work any reader, young or old, can dive into.(less)

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Sep 07, 2011

CorLostForWords rated it

Shelves: blog-tour, e-book, for-review, teen-book-scene-blog-tour

Source: Received from author courtesy of Teen Book Scene. Many thanks goes to Daniel Coleman and Teen Book Scene for sending me this book for review. I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.

My rating: 4/5

Hatta is a young man, full of colourful dreams and expectations. Walking across the country, picking up jobs where he can, he shows an affinity for anything and everything, except for fighting. He has a gentle disposition and you will know who he is as soon as you...more Source: Received from author courtesy of Teen Book Scene. Many thanks goes to Daniel Coleman and Teen Book Scene for sending me this book for review. I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review.

My rating: 4/5

Hatta is a young man, full of colourful dreams and expectations. Walking across the country, picking up jobs where he can, he shows an affinity for anything and everything, except for fighting. He has a gentle disposition and you will know who he is as soon as you see him. He will be the one wearing the most colourful assortment of clothes and hats you will likely ever see. He might also be slightly mad, but that will not stop him from trying to bring peace to a land on the brink of war. He is joined by several familiar faces, and some new yet engaging characters.
Hatta is quite the character, and I absolutely loved the direction Coleman took with Hatter. I'm not a huge fan of Alice in Wonderland, but I loved this story as we see many familiar faces interact with Hatta. He is also a madcap designer, and his creations are fantastical. He is a loveable character, and I think many will enjoy reading his story.
Chism is another excellent character, and he complements Hatta's character quite successfully. He was raised with a sword in hand, and where Hatta is peace-loving, Chism is not. He vows to uphold the Circle with the Sword, and will stop at nothing to protect the values of the Circle, even if it means placing his own life in jeopardy.
Do not glance over the characters idly, as every character in Hatter has a use, and every word or detail will come full circle in the end. Coleman's writing is strong, and he pays attention to detail, and it shows. With characters showing up from Wonderland, we'll get to see a side of the Queen of Hearts that is rarely seen. We'll also get to see the Cheshire Cat in all of his glory.
All in all, this is a welcoming and refreshing spin on the Alice in Wonderland tale. As someone who was not a fan of Alice in Wonderland, this story has won me over. I couldn't help but love the characters, and the world Coleman created. I was completely invested in the outcome. I hoped Hatta would bring about peace, but was unsure if he would be successful due to certain characters' proclivities to war. This is definitely a recommended read. (less)

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Jan 13, 2012

Amy Denim rated it

Shelves: amazon-freebies

The iconic Mad Hatter, at twenty, sets out to save the kingdom complemented by the enigmatic Knight of Hearts, Chism.
While Hatta (I love how the author played on the British English pronunciation here) is one of the main characters of this book, and it is essentially his story, the tale would be nothing without 15 year-old boy soldier, Chism.
Chism, is to me, the perfect character. Every author's dream, every reader's fantasy.
The author could have given us that bitter one note righteous soldier....more

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Aug 21, 2011

Kristen rated it

Shelves: adventure, fantasy, magical, ya

GENRE: Fantasy
THEME: Alice in Wonderland
RECEIVED: Received for Review from Teen Book Scene
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I’ve always been a huge fan of the story Alice in Wonderland, but even more so the twisted tales that many authors have done with the famous story. Daniel Coleman has hands down written one of my favorite novels in the world of Alice in Wonderland. I loved the ideas, writing, and creativity of the old characters and how they were similar but extremely different a...more GENRE: Fantasy
THEME: Alice in Wonderland
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REVIEW:
I’ve always been a huge fan of the story Alice in Wonderland, but even more so the twisted tales that many authors have done with the famous story. Daniel Coleman has hands down written one of my favorite novels in the world of Alice in Wonderland. I loved the ideas, writing, and creativity of the old characters and how they were similar but extremely different at the same time.

Hatter is the companion novel to Colemans first book Jabberwocky, but you don’t need to have read it to understand this book. Some characters from the first novel are mentioned, but it’s easy to follow. Hatter follows two characters, Hatta and Chism, both opposites and both go through extreme challenges to survive and find a place where they feel that they’ll belong.

Hatta, or as many people would call him the Mad Hatter was a colorful, riddle extreme, kind and loveable character. Coleman really brought out a new side to this eccentric character, his dialog and interaction with other character was so entertaining and fun. Coleman made sure to put in a few key things that connect Hatta to the original story. For example not only did Hatta continue with his unusual way of talking, but the readers learn how Hatta was when he was younger and why he is the way he is, also with his extreme love for purple and connection to the Queen of Hearts.
Chism, is a solider and young man who was born a fighter. But every time he feels he’s doing the right thing, everything gets turned upside down. The way he’s introduced in the beginning was brilliantly written, it was such an intense scene that I held my breath through the first couple pages. Chism isn’t someone to mess with and don’t let his age fool you about his strength.

Overall I highly recommend Hatter, the action, plot, characters and how each boys lives interact together was captivating. I really enjoyed getting an origin story for the many characters I loved from the original tales. I’m excited to see what more Coleman will write in the world of Alice in Wonderland.

RECOMMENDATION:
This is a young adult book, the action and semi violence is mild for any age. It’s a colorful tale and enjoyable for fans of any genre. Fans of Frank Beddor’s The Looking Glass Wars will love Daniel Coleman’s Hatter.
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Mar 05, 2012

Ruby rated it

Mad as a hatter? Wondering about Ravens and Writing Desks? Or just know a cat named Cheshire? Answer yes to these questions and you are definitely ready to read Hatter by Daniel Coleman.

Enter our heroes. Chism... a '13', useless, weak, a throwaway... yet, he walks into battle ready to save a duke, a peasant, and maybe his own skin just to show the world that honor isn't just for the rich man. Hatta... funny, odd, and maybe slightly mad... he is just the kind of person you want at your side if yo...more

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Jan 23, 2012

Maegan Morin rated it

Hatter written by Daniel Coleman is the story of Hatta (The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland), and his youth. How he became "mad" and all the fantastical, magical things that happen along the way. On the other side of the spectrum is Chism he's hard and gruff and only sees things in black and white. Literally and figuratively. He is the perfect compliment to Hatta and they couldn't be more different. This is the story of how they saved a kingdom.
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Apr 04, 2012

Delia rated it

Hatta is an eccentric and insaine character who believes he is meant to save the kingdom. Traveling with his colorful attire and purpleful attitude, he makes friends with nearly everyone he meets, including a very wise cat with a Cheshire grin. While Hatta is on his journey, Chism is on his own. All Chism wants is to protect the order of the Circle and the Sword. The Circle is the balance between everyone in the kingdom from a toddler to the king. If the Circle is out of balance Chism vows to us...more

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Jul 06, 2011

Truman Jensen rated it

Shelves: kindle

I really enjoyed Coleman's second book. While Hatter is still based in Wonderland the story is quite different from Jabberwocky. Jabberwocky was a fairly straight forward "slay the beast" adventure story. Hatter is a more complex story about two characters Hatta and Chism and how their lives intertwine. It's also about twice as long as Jabberwocky.

Chism is an obsessive compulsive character that has channeled his behavior into becoming the perfect soldier. He was in the elite training group of Tj...more

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Jan 19, 2012

Aeicha rated it

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I loved Daniel Coleman’s Jabberwocky, so I was super excited to read the companion novel Hatter, and it did not disappoint. Coleman has once again enchanted and impressed me with his riveting storytelling.

Hatter, a companion book to Jabberwocky (although one need not necessarily read Jabberwocky to follow the storyline…but you really should because it too is an awesome book!), tells the story behind Hatta, aka the iconic Mad Hatter of Lewis...more Read the original and complete review at Word Spelunking

I loved Daniel Coleman’s Jabberwocky, so I was super excited to read the companion novel Hatter, and it did not disappoint. Coleman has once again enchanted and impressed me with his riveting storytelling.

Hatter, a companion book to Jabberwocky (although one need not necessarily read Jabberwocky to follow the storyline…but you really should because it too is an awesome book!), tells the story behind Hatta, aka the iconic Mad Hatter of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland, and his descent into madness. Focusing on the story of two young men, Hatta and Chism, different in almost every way, Coleman proves to be a wonderfully wondrous word weaver (Ollie would be so proud!). Hatter tells the perfectly intertwined stories of Hatta and Chism, and explores Hatta’s fascinating and surprising journey to becoming the infamous Mad Hatter.

I noted in my review of Jabberwocky that it must be no easy task to write about such an iconic world full of beloved characters, but Coleman does just that and does so with a spellbinding flare. The world building in Hatter is phenomenal, vivid, and original. The world Coleman writes about is a world that has yet to become Wonderland, but his pre-Wonderland world and Carroll’s Wonderland world blend and harmonize beautifully. Yet, Coleman’s work is distinct and refreshing in its own right…and captivatingly so.

Hatter flows effortlessly, and both Hatta and Chism’s stories are equally and efficiently explored. Coleman does an excellent job of mixing together humor, action, emotion, romance, and fantastical whimsy, creating a superb story. I read this book in two sittings and was completely engrossed from beginning to end.

With such a fantastic world, you definitely need equally fantastic characters and Coleman’s characters are fabulously fantastic! Chism and Hatta are compelling as both individuals and as a duo. Serious, obsessive Chism is an intriguing character because he isn’t always easy to figure out. He’s so young at only 15, yet seems so much older. There’s such a profound depth to his character that will surprise and move readers.

Hatta is one of the most engaging and fascinating characters I’ve met in a long time. Coleman’s Hatta is, of course, very much like Carroll’s Hatter, but there are distinct and significant differences as well. Like the well-known Mad Hatter, Hatta is colorful (both literally and figuratively), speaks in riddles, and is outrageously absurd in his nonsense, yet often makes surprising and startling sense. But Coleman’s Hatta as yet to succumb to madness completely, so we get to experience his enthralling, and at times heart-breaking, conflict between logic and feeling, sanity and insanity, reality and imagination. Hatta was, at times, quite the breath-taking character.

Another of Coleman’s wonderful characters is the Red Queen or the Queen of Hearts. She is just as iconic as the Mad Hatter and Coleman has given her a truly captivating and surprisingly heart-breaking backstory as well.

Hatta ends on the most satisfying and ideal note.

MY FINAL THOUGHTS: Hatter is the perfect book for those readers who love Carroll’s work and crave more Wonderland, but it’s also the perfect book for those readers simply looking for an exciting and captivating fantasy read. There’s true magic in Daniel Coleman’s words and Hatter will leave you spellbound. An absolute MUST read book!
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Apr 19, 2012

Amanda rated it

Another beautiful book by Daniel Coleman. This could be considered a follow-up to the first book, Jabberwocky, but it also stands on its own just fine. Like Jabberwocky, this is a book about friendship, family and the lengths people will go to for the ones they love.

Wonderland had always been one of my favorite stories. As a kid, I read and watched anything that had to do with the characters or story. The idea of getting the back story of the Hatter and everyone else made me both excited and hes...more

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Mar 07, 2012

Bev rated it

I wasn't sure about this one at first - after all I enjoyed the original Alice stories so much that I was a little resistant but I'm happy to say that I was won over from the first few pages. Hatter tells the story of the Mad Hatter and also explains the back story to the Red Queen and I loved the way that the queen was portrayed as a fallible, normal woman which allowed me to empathise with her. Hatter himself is a wonderful character and the book sympathetically charts his descent into madness...more

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Aug 03, 2011

Chris rated it

Shelves: read-in-2011, favorites, own-ebook, fantasy

Awesome, just like the previous book. The plot actually did keep me guessing, and once again seeing Lewis Carroll's world come to life in a new way was very fun.

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Jan 25, 2012

Melody rated it

I LOVE this book!! I read it as an ebook & it was darling! Just as imaginative & creative as the Hatter I had come to love from Alice in Wonderland...only BETTER b/c I got to know more about him. Coleman's writing made me feel as if it was a continuation of the story rather than a entirely new story.

I would recommend this book to anyone as the magic & wonder that is Hatter's madness is a little infectious & makes me a believer that the Circle & a Smile can triumph over all a...more

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Mar 29, 2012

Jessica rated it

This is Written exceptionally well. I love this story of Hatta and Chism. I was worried that it might now get the 'voice' of Hatta and Cheshire quite right but it was great. The story line is full of twists and turn and I couldn't put the book down. Anyone who loves the Alice in Wonderland and Jabberwocky plot will love this book. The Mad Hatter has always been my second favorite character with Cheshire being my first favorite, and this book makes it even harder to choose between them. A great f...more

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Aug 23, 2011

Christie rated it

Shelves: read-in-2011

Hatter is a companion novel to Daniel Coleman’s Jabberwocky which I haven’t had the chance to read. Hatter can be read without reading Jabberwocky first. There are references to events and characters from Jabberwocky over the course of Hatter, but it didn’t cause any confusion for me. If anything it made me want to read Jabberwocky so I could learn more about this very cool world.

As a huge fan of all things Wonderland, I was curious to see how the author would portray its well known inhabitants....more

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Aug 16, 2011

Scott rated it

Shelves: blog-reviews

Hatter by Daniel Coleman is the second book he has written based on Lewis Carroll's Alice books. There is a little bit of character crossover with Jabberwocky (book 1), but Hatter is easily understood as a stand alone book.

The book mainly follows Hatta and Chism two characters who are about as opposite as you can be. Hatta reads the world around him by the colors he sees; Chism is totally color blind. Hatta is an absent minded young man who loves to make friends; Chism is a very serious young m...more

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Apr 25, 2012

Gail rated it

I truly enjoyed this story. Hatta's POV is the perfect balance to Chism's. They are opposites in every conceivable way. While Hatta sees the world as a swirling of colors, Chism is color blind and that is just the beginning. The story follows Hatta as he journey's to fulfill his destiny of saving the kingdom. As a reader I really wondered if this book would be able to stand next to my beloved Alice and Wonderland. Daniel Coleman did a terrific job and while it's certainly not Lewis Carroll, it i...more

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Mar 23, 2012

Rosalind M rated it

Shelves: fantasy

4.5 stars. HATTER was a jewel of a find, fleshing out familiar characters beyond the mad portrayals we see in the traditional portrayal of Wonderland and seamlessly weaving Lewis Carroll's gibberish into a realistic fantasy setting (trust me, these words don't contradict each other). The only thing that bewildered me a bit was the resolution chosen here, in comparison to what I already know of the characters as previously established.

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Mar 20, 2012

Erin Germain rated it

Shelves: fantasy, kindle, fiction, 2012-reads, three-stars

This was a little slower-moving than Jabberwocky, but once the two main characters got together, it moved quickly enough. Unfortunately, that took a while. Still, it tied things from the first book together nicely and created a sort of bridge that explains the world Alice found in Lewis Carroll's books a little bit. Or at least a history so that you can imagine that Wonderland existed long before a seven year-old girl from England dropped in. :)

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Jul 10, 2011

Mykl rated it

While I fully enjoyed Jabberwocky this book was even better as previous characters were re-visited and at times fully expanded upon (Brune and Chism) and new characters were introduced. The story is one of two brothers scarred in different ways from the same traumatic event finding common ground. Perhaps the Elite will introduce psychological testing after this adventure! I eagerly await Mr. Coleman next book.

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Nov 05, 2011

Lawrence Schoen rated it

Daniel Coleman is an utter delight! As someone who's spent a lot of time with Lewis Carroll (I memorized all of THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK when I was in High School), I was very pleased with Coleman's efforts to provide some fascinating glimpses into the probable motivations of some of these characters, tease out their back stories, and all in service to his own plot. Absolutely wonderful!

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Mar 05, 2012

Jennifer Bloom rated it

I loved this book! His first, Jabberwocky, was good but it sort of lacked a little something. This book, however, exceeded all of my expectations. It had twists and turns that left me pleasantly surprised and it incorporated a lot from Alice that was all delightful to discover. I would definitely recommend this book to any fan of Alice and Wonderland.

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Mar 15, 2012

Jennifer rated it

Hat's off to Daniel Coleman. I have to admit that I always thought of "Alice and Wonderland" as nothing more than a distressing nightmare, but this book has really put the charm into the world of Wonderland. The characters are fabulous -- Daniel, you actually made me see the Queen of Hearts as a human being and not a mad, blood-thirsty monster! -- and I couldn't help but fall in love with them. "Hatter" runs the emotional gamut with a richness that makes reading it thoroughly enjoyable without b...more

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Mar 06, 2012

Stephanie rated it

I loved this book! It was amazing. Great characters, great story. easy to follow. Great tie-in with Coleman's previous book 'Jabberwocky', which I also really enjoyed. This is my kind of book, and even if this isn't your genre, it's one you will enjoy.

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Aug 18, 2011

Rhin marked it as to-read

Ooooh, this sounds intriguing.

Just ordered it home. Had to. Goodreads, you can get this book in paperback, too!

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Apr 05, 2012

Jason Kelly rated it

I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting to see how the the characters we know became who they are.

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