CHRONIQUE: Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland (EN)

Author: Jonathan Green

Title: Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland

Pages: 402

Editions: Snowbooks Limited

Date de sortie: 04/07/2019

Synopsis:

Several years after the events of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Alice finds herself back in Wonderland and called upon to save the world of playing cards and talking animals from the increasingly deranged Queen of Hearts. But all is not as it first appears in the fluctuating dream world and soon Alice is battling to save herself from the nightmare that is rapidly overtaking the realm.

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Alice hadn't drunk from the bottle labelled 'Drink Me', or if she hadn't joined the Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse for tea? Well now you can find out. In Alice's Nightmare in Wonderland, YOU decide which route Alice should take, which perils to risk, and which of Wonderland's strange denizens to fight.

But be warned - whether Alice succeeds in her quest or meets a dire end as the nightmare escalates will be down to the choices YOU make.

Are you ready to go back down the rabbit-hole?

Chronique:

Alice in Nightmareland by Jonathan Green transforms Lewis Carroll’s classic world into something far darker, more violent and deeply unsettling. One of the novel’s greatest strengths lies in its format: it follows the style of the classic “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, where the story evolves depending on the reader’s choices and luck.

This interactive structure makes the experience incredibly immersive. Every decision matters, and a single mistake can lead to disaster. The constant uncertainty creates a genuine sense of tension, as survival in this twisted Wonderland is never guaranteed.

Green brilliantly reimagines the iconic characters of the original story. The White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen become grotesque and disturbing versions of themselves, trapped inside a Wonderland consumed by madness and decay. The atmosphere often recalls darker reinterpretations such as American McGee’s Alice, with its themes of insanity and corrupted childhood fantasy.

The reader moves through this world with both fascination and dread, never knowing what may hide behind the next page. Logic has collapsed, absurdity has become threatening, and danger feels ever-present.

The interactive element intensifies the horror even further: it is no longer just the characters facing danger, but the reader’s own choices determining who survives and who falls deeper into the nightmare.

Alice in Nightmareland is therefore much more than a fantasy novel — it is a dark, addictive and immersive experience, perfect for fans of gothic horror and interactive stories where every choice may open the door to another nightmare.