Yes! There's a definite Alice-y theme to the (non-)story. In fact some of the plot stuff I'm considering is very very Alice-y indeed. I read the book once a long while ago, and I recommend it! Also The Hobbit, which you've probably read, but I happen to be re-reading it now and I'd forgotten all about Tolkien's sense of humor. Aww Tolkien.
BLATHERBLATHER thank you!