67 pages • 2 hours read
Laini TaylorStrange the Dreamer
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor follows orphan-turned-librarian Lazlo Strange, who ventures to the lost city of Weep where he discovers magic and confronts horrors, while Sarai, a god's daughter, struggles with empathy for those who killed her family; their paths intertwine, revealing themes of love, trauma, and the consequences of violence. The book discusses sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Laini Taylor's Strange the Dreamer garners acclaim for its richly imaginative world-building and lyrical prose. Many readers appreciate the intricate plot and compelling characters. However, some criticize the pacing as occasionally slow and the central romance as overly melodramatic. Overall, it is praised for its evocative storytelling and vivid imagery, making it a must-read for fantasy lovers.
Who Should Read Strange the Dreamer?
Fans of lush, imaginative fantasy with intricate world-building and deeply emotional narratives will love Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. Similar in tone to Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson and The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, this novel appeals to readers who cherish lyrical writing and epic mythologies.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL820LBook Details
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Action / Adventure
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Self Discovery