She has lived the past thirty years as a doll.

“Slowly and silently, cries the dancing doll, meekly, angelically, she weeps for her soul.”Įlla used to be human, but she has no memories of that time. Once I read the description I was thrilled that the book sounded just as interesting as the book’s cover. In fact, I had decided that I wanted to read this book solely based on the cover design. Also, I love that the book title, along with the author’s name are inside scroll work. In fact, it looks like the two pieces fit tightly together with the doll flattened inside whenever it is closed. When you look closer, you realize that she is standing on a hinged piece of wood which is attached to a similar piece of wood located behind her. The choice of having the doll standing on a plush red heart that matches the colour of the doll’s dress mixed with the small black butterflies surrounding her gives a sense of something just not quite right about her surroundings. The “doll” is stylized and disjointed with a black wind-up type key in its right side. They have starred in a video for their 'Here We Go' song, which was published on YouTube in November 2007.First off I feel that I have to mention the stunningly gorgeous cover of this book. Their album Broken Dolls was released on 23 July 2007, to rapturous reviews and excellent support from top national radio DJs. 'Here We Go,' was also featured on the Test Drive Unlimited soundtrack.

Their first album was produced by Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Editors) Jagz Kooner (Primal Scream, Infadels) and Dave Bascombe (Goldfrapp) The band was also featured on the E! True Hollywood Story of Kate Moss, and featured their song, 'Here We Go,' in reference of Moss' drug problem. They signed a five-album deal with Southern Fried Records in 2004, and toured extensively playing such events and shows as Get Loaded in the Park, Glastonbury, Hyde Park (O2 festival), Radio One Big weekend/ Live Lounge, NME awards, Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6Music. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)īroken Dolls are a British band from Coventry.

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Broken Dolls by Tyrolin Puxty