Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All
AuthorLaura Ruby
LanguageEnglish
PublishedOctober 1, 2019
PublisherBalzer + Bray

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All is a young adult novel by Laura Ruby, published October 1, 2019, by Balzer + Bray.

Plot

Critical reception

Thirteen Doors, Wolves Behind Them All received starred reviews from School Library Journal[1] and Booklist.[2]

School Library Journal's Liz Overber wrote that "powerful plotting, masterful character development, and a unique narrative device set this work apart."[1] She compared the novel to Code Name Verity and The Book Thief.[1]

Booklist's Sarah Hunter highlighted how "Ruby’s delicate, powerful storytelling—it’s as if each word carries deliberate weight—draws out potent connections among women living in different eras, and the places where their stories overlap captivatingly demonstrate the varied ways anger, love, strength, vengeance, and forgiveness appear. If that sounds esoteric, never fear: Ruby’s well-wrought, multifaceted characters, both living and dead, are front and center of this moving novel. But the constellation collectively shaped by those characters’ stories reveals profound, bewitching truths about the vast, sometimes cruel, sometimes loving, possibilities of human nature."[2]

Common Sense Media gave the novel five stars, calling it a "haunting and unforgettable novel of love, loss, and hope."[3]

Kirkus Reviews referred to the novel as "A layered, empathetic examination of the ghosts inside all girls’ lives, full of historical realism and timeless feeling."[4]

Publishers Weekly called it "evocative" and stated, "Though a slow unspooling may frustrate some, the women’s resonant journeys, marked by desire and betrayal, thoughtfully illuminate the deep harm that women and girls suffer at the hands of a patriarchal society as well as the importance of living fully."[5]

The New York Times also provided a positive review.[6]

The audiobook, narrated by Lisa Flanagan, also received a positive review from Booklist, who highlighted how Flanagan's voice mirrored the tone of the work.[7] They further noted that "Flanagan’s voice manifesting burgeoning gravitas ... will propel both teens to open the doorways and confront the necessary challenges to move forward toward freedom."[7]

Awards and honors

Both the book and audiobook editions of Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All are Junior Library Guild books.[8][9]

Awards for Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All
Year Award Result Ref.
2019 Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth Selection [10]
Geffen Award for Best Translated Fantasy Book Finalist [11]
National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist [12][13][14][15]
2020 ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection [16]
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Selection [17][18]

References

  1. ^ a b c Overberg, Liz (2019-08-01). "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All". School Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  2. ^ a b Hunter, Sarah (July 2019). "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  3. ^ Dyer, Lucinda (2019-11-19). "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All - Book Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  4. ^ "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All". Kirkus Reviews. July 24, 2019. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  5. ^ "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby". Publishers Weekly. 2019-08-15. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  6. ^ Mathieu, Jennifer (2019-11-08). "The Teenage Ghosts in Laura Ruby's National Book Award Finalist Never Sleep". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  7. ^ a b Hong, Terry (February 1, 2020). "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  8. ^ "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  9. ^ "Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All (Audiobook) by Laura Ruby". Junior Library Guild. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  10. ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2019". Booklist. 2020-01-01. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  11. ^ "2019 Geffen Awards Winners". Locus Online. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  12. ^ Andrews, Meredith (2019-10-07). "The 2019 National Book Awards Finalists Announced". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  13. ^ Diane, Roback (2019-11-21). "2019 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature in Photos". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
  14. ^ "Laura Ruby". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  15. ^ "Awards: National Book Award Finalists". Shelf Awareness. 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  16. ^ "Best Fiction for Young Adults: 2020". Booklist. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  17. ^ "Rise: A Feminist Book Project: 2020". Booklist. 2020-03-15. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  18. ^ "2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project committee introduces new name and top ten feminist books for young readers". American Library Association. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2021-10-30.


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