GrumpyMonday
This was very enjoyable. For some reason I was expecting something along the lines of magical realism, which hasn't really landed for me. Coupled with praises this has gathered I was quite sure I wouldn't be able to give this a proper go.
Really enjoyed the characters in all of the crazy ranges we get to see and meet. Circe herself was really well done. I enjoyed the writing style and the story was interesting. May help that you sort of have a feel for the characters from other works, but still well done here.
The philosophical ponderings of what life and family are about were well integrated and interesting parts of the styling and storytelling.
This was very enjoyable. For some reason I was expecting something along the lines of magical realism, which hasn't really landed for me. Coupled with praises this has gathered I was quite sure I wouldn't be able to give this a proper go.
Really enjoyed the characters in all of the crazy ranges we get to see and meet. Circe herself was really well done. I enjoyed the writing style and the story was interesting. May help that you sort of have a feel for the characters from other works, but still well done here.
The philosophical ponderings of what life and family are about were well integrated and interesting parts of the styling and storytelling.
DNF @138. Occasionally ok. Some interesting scenes here and there but it's too slow for me. I'm not feeling the urge to pick it up once I put it down. It didn't have any compelling factors that would pull me to read it. The plot jumps around without any jumps having strong story elements or strong characters. Prose is I guess ok, but feels like it's not consistent throughout the paragraphs, which also makes it feel muddled for me. Overall feels like magical realism is quite a hit or miss for me.
DNF @138. Occasionally ok. Some interesting scenes here and there but it's too slow for me. I'm not feeling the urge to pick it up once I put it down. It didn't have any compelling factors that would pull me to read it. The plot jumps around without any jumps having strong story elements or strong characters. Prose is I guess ok, but feels like it's not consistent throughout the paragraphs, which also makes it feel muddled for me. Overall feels like magical realism is quite a hit or miss for me.
Book has themes I enjoy. Perseverance through great adversity. A bit different take on a fantasy world and an interesting plot. I liked the protagonist and other characters. Occasionally some parts were perhaps a bit too wordy but overall I enjoyed it quite a bit.
Book has themes I enjoy. Perseverance through great adversity. A bit different take on a fantasy world and an interesting plot. I liked the protagonist and other characters. Occasionally some parts were perhaps a bit too wordy but overall I enjoyed it quite a bit.