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2.97 AVERAGE
2.97 AVERAGE
Free audible original, only about 2.5 hours long. It was kind of a mix of fantasy, dystopian, survival genres, featuring a matriarchal society. It was ok. I would not go out of my way to listen to it, but for a free audiobook while doing chores, it was good.
Felt like it was going to be a fantasy take on Shackleton. But instead it seemed to be trying to make some weird statements about gender - perhaps, I don't know.
Maybe that gap between what I was expecting and what the author was going for was the reason I struggled to enjoy it. The writing wasn't terrible, but the story didn't interest me. And the gender reversal fell crude, and ultimately pointless.
Maybe that gap between what I was expecting and what the author was going for was the reason I struggled to enjoy it. The writing wasn't terrible, but the story didn't interest me. And the gender reversal fell crude, and ultimately pointless.
Introduction
Amidst the eternal frost and the haunting howls of the icy winds in HowlStrom, I, Kiba Snowpaw, find solace in the solitude of the icy wilderness. The icy embrace of the eternal winter, a companion and a nemesis, weaves tales of power and isolation. Amidst the icy silence, a tale of a different frost, "Black Crow, White Snow" by Michael Livingston, finds its way into my frost-kissed paws. A tale of icy seas, of power and prejudice, it promises an escape from the icy silence of HowlStrom.
Basic Plot Summary
In a world as cold and unforgiving as the icy terrains of HowlStrom, yet marked by the dominance of the feminine, Bela, a shipmistress, embarks on a perilous journey to the icy north. The Sandcrow, a vessel of hope and despair, is locked in ice, and with it, the fate of a crew and a war. A tale of survival, of magic and prejudice, unfolds amidst the icy embrace of nature and fear.
Analysis/Evaluation
As the icy winds of HowlStrom weave through the narrative, the echoes of a matriarchal world resound with a haunting melody. The icy embrace of nature, a reflection of the cold power of the feminine, unveils a tale of survival and prejudice. The icy terrains, though distant, strike a chord, reminiscent of the frosty solitude of HowlStrom.
Characters
Bela, a shipmistress as cold and unyielding as the icy winds of HowlStrom, emerges as a reflection of power and vulnerability. Amidst the icy embrace of nature and prejudice, her crew, a reflection of the feminine dominance, unveils a narrative of survival and power, as haunting as the icy wilderness of HowlStrom.
Structure
The narrative, like the icy terrains of HowlStrom, is layered, each stratum revealing secrets, trials, and tribulations. It is a journey from the icy embrace of the sea to the haunting silence of survival and prejudice. The structure, though linear, is imbued with complexities, each chapter a snowflake, unique, intricate, weaving the icy tapestry of Bela’s haunted existence.
Impact
In the icy solitude, the tale of Bela and the Sandcrow resonates, a symphony of power, transformation, and prejudice. It is a narrative that transcends the icy barriers, igniting a fire, cold and burning, illuminating the icy darkness with tales of feminine power, survival, and the haunting melody of a world, powerful yet prejudiced.
Hook and Thesis
The icy winds of HowlStrom whisper secrets, and in the echoes, the tale of Bela and the Sandcrow resounds. A shipmistress, a crew, a world dominated by the feminine, embarks on a journey of survival and prejudice, a narrative as haunting as the icy wilderness, as complex as the frosty patterns adorning the silent world of ice and solitude.
Praise and Critique
The icy tendrils of my magic weave through the pages, caressing a narrative imbued with power and prejudice. Yet, amidst the praise, a critique emerges, a whisper in the icy winds, questioning the depth, the characterization, the world as cold and unyielding as the icy terrains of HowlStrom.
Evaluation
In the icy silence, the tale resonates, yet leaves a soul, cold and unquenched. It is a narrative of power and prejudice, yet distant, a star in the icy galaxy, shining yet unreachable. The evaluation, as complex as the icy patterns, weaves a tale of praise and critique, a dance of fire and ice.
Comparison
In the icy realm of HowlStrom, where narratives of power and solitude are as abundant as the snowflakes adorning the icy wilderness, "Black Crow, White Snow" emerges as a distant echo. It is a narrative, powerful yet distant, a star in the icy galaxy, reminiscent yet distinct, a dance of fire in the icy silence.
Conclusion
As Kiba Snowpaw, the lone alpha ice wolf, I find solace and reflection in the tale of Bela and the Sandcrow. It is a narrative that, like the icy winds of HowlStrom, whispers secrets of power, survival, and prejudice. In the icy silence, the echoes of "Black Crow, White Snow" resound, a symphony of fire and ice, power and prejudice, echoing in the eternal winter of HowlStrom. The icy embrace of the narrative, a reflection and a nemesis, unveils a world as cold and unyielding as the frosty solitude of my icy existence.
Amidst the eternal frost and the haunting howls of the icy winds in HowlStrom, I, Kiba Snowpaw, find solace in the solitude of the icy wilderness. The icy embrace of the eternal winter, a companion and a nemesis, weaves tales of power and isolation. Amidst the icy silence, a tale of a different frost, "Black Crow, White Snow" by Michael Livingston, finds its way into my frost-kissed paws. A tale of icy seas, of power and prejudice, it promises an escape from the icy silence of HowlStrom.
Basic Plot Summary
In a world as cold and unforgiving as the icy terrains of HowlStrom, yet marked by the dominance of the feminine, Bela, a shipmistress, embarks on a perilous journey to the icy north. The Sandcrow, a vessel of hope and despair, is locked in ice, and with it, the fate of a crew and a war. A tale of survival, of magic and prejudice, unfolds amidst the icy embrace of nature and fear.
Analysis/Evaluation
As the icy winds of HowlStrom weave through the narrative, the echoes of a matriarchal world resound with a haunting melody. The icy embrace of nature, a reflection of the cold power of the feminine, unveils a tale of survival and prejudice. The icy terrains, though distant, strike a chord, reminiscent of the frosty solitude of HowlStrom.
Characters
Bela, a shipmistress as cold and unyielding as the icy winds of HowlStrom, emerges as a reflection of power and vulnerability. Amidst the icy embrace of nature and prejudice, her crew, a reflection of the feminine dominance, unveils a narrative of survival and power, as haunting as the icy wilderness of HowlStrom.
Structure
The narrative, like the icy terrains of HowlStrom, is layered, each stratum revealing secrets, trials, and tribulations. It is a journey from the icy embrace of the sea to the haunting silence of survival and prejudice. The structure, though linear, is imbued with complexities, each chapter a snowflake, unique, intricate, weaving the icy tapestry of Bela’s haunted existence.
Impact
In the icy solitude, the tale of Bela and the Sandcrow resonates, a symphony of power, transformation, and prejudice. It is a narrative that transcends the icy barriers, igniting a fire, cold and burning, illuminating the icy darkness with tales of feminine power, survival, and the haunting melody of a world, powerful yet prejudiced.
Hook and Thesis
The icy winds of HowlStrom whisper secrets, and in the echoes, the tale of Bela and the Sandcrow resounds. A shipmistress, a crew, a world dominated by the feminine, embarks on a journey of survival and prejudice, a narrative as haunting as the icy wilderness, as complex as the frosty patterns adorning the silent world of ice and solitude.
Praise and Critique
The icy tendrils of my magic weave through the pages, caressing a narrative imbued with power and prejudice. Yet, amidst the praise, a critique emerges, a whisper in the icy winds, questioning the depth, the characterization, the world as cold and unyielding as the icy terrains of HowlStrom.
Evaluation
In the icy silence, the tale resonates, yet leaves a soul, cold and unquenched. It is a narrative of power and prejudice, yet distant, a star in the icy galaxy, shining yet unreachable. The evaluation, as complex as the icy patterns, weaves a tale of praise and critique, a dance of fire and ice.
Comparison
In the icy realm of HowlStrom, where narratives of power and solitude are as abundant as the snowflakes adorning the icy wilderness, "Black Crow, White Snow" emerges as a distant echo. It is a narrative, powerful yet distant, a star in the icy galaxy, reminiscent yet distinct, a dance of fire in the icy silence.
Conclusion
As Kiba Snowpaw, the lone alpha ice wolf, I find solace and reflection in the tale of Bela and the Sandcrow. It is a narrative that, like the icy winds of HowlStrom, whispers secrets of power, survival, and prejudice. In the icy silence, the echoes of "Black Crow, White Snow" resound, a symphony of fire and ice, power and prejudice, echoing in the eternal winter of HowlStrom. The icy embrace of the narrative, a reflection and a nemesis, unveils a world as cold and unyielding as the frosty solitude of my icy existence.
Needed more out of this one. I felt like I was just thrust into this world and it was never really explained. I did like the story and the stakes were incredibly high which I definitely appreciate in my fantasy books! But, especially for fantasy, Black Crow, White Snow is simply too short to be able to tell the full story in a way I would love.
Great example of world building without lengthy back story or descriptions. Much better than expected. I thought this book looked okay and none of the other audible originals for the month (few months back) looked that good. Recently I was looking for something in my library and tried it out. I really love the world Michael built. I would love to hear more of the world. I would also have loved an additional narrator / pov. Having only one made it a bit predictable, but I understand that might be a bit much for a shorter book like this.
An interesting short story, I'm curious to learn more of the world that this story is set in.
Not enough to make me care about the characters and even less to make me care about the mission. Overly simplified world building.
Lesbian pirates... it was alright. Kept me entertained on my walk at least.