The Spear Cuts Through Water

Epic fantasy following two warriors guarding the moon goddess as she tries to escape from her despotic grandsons after a life of emprisonnement.  What a stunning book this was !!  The writing was lush and evocative, with some great descriptions of a rich and original world peppered throughout the tale, with some dark and gorey elements added to it.  The structure was truly inventive, reminiscent of a theatre play from ancient times, mixing 1st/2nd/3rd point of views in a tale that was inspired by oral tradition and folklore. Each character's thoughts were detailed in italics, giving it a Greek chorus feel to it.  The characters were all compelling and complex.  Themes of family, tradition, identity, legacy, storytelling, power were expertly woven into the story.  A gorgeous and original novel, I'm looking forward to read more of Simon Jimenez's other books.