In the Lives of Puppets

TJ Klune's In the Lives of Puppets is a queer retelling of the Pinocchio tale, following a family of robots who must travel to rescue their father from his former life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

From the acclaimed mind of New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, comes a queer retelling of the timeless Pinocchio tale, transporting readers to the heart of a peculiar forest and embarking on an extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts.

"A deeply stirring journey through a world of extraordinary robots," Chuck Tingle, Hugo-shortlisted author of "Camp Damascus," praises this captivating tale.

"A New York Times, Sunday Times, and Indie Bestseller," "Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Science Fiction," and "A Sunday Times, Indie Bestseller," this captivating tale has captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

Nestled within the branches of a towering tree, a human named Victor shares a small home with three remarkable robots. Among them is a kindly nurse machine, a tiny vacuum yearning for love and affection, and a fatherly inventor-android named Giovanni Lawson. Together, they form a close-knit family, hidden and safe from the outside world.

One day, Victor stumbles upon an unfamiliar android, labeled "HAP." As he delves into HAP's past, he discovers a dark secret shared by HAP and Giovanni. In their past, they were hunters of humans, relentlessly pursuing their prey. Unbeknownst to them, HAP inadvertently reveals Giovanni's location, setting in motion a series of events that lead to the arrival of robots from Giovanni's former life. Their mission? To capture and return the android to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams.

Determined to save their beloved Gio from the impending decommissioning or reprogramming, the unconventional family embarks on a perilous journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country. Along the way, Victor must confront his own feelings for HAP, knowing that their relationship comes with its own set of challenges and complexities.

Inspired by Carlo Collodi's "The Adventures of Pinocchio," "In the Lives of Puppets" is a masterful standalone fantasy adventure that showcases TJ Klune's exceptional storytelling abilities.

Published on April 24, 2023, "In the Lives of Puppets" quickly soared to the top of the Sunday Times HB Bestseller list, proving that Klune's literary prowess continues to captivate audiences.

So, immerse yourself in this queer retelling of Pinocchio, where love, friendship, and the power of family triumph against all odds. Prepare to be transported to a world of extraordinary robots and embark on a journey that will leave you breathless and yearning for more.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529088021