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_ash0_'s review against another edition
DNF @ 10 pages
Way too boring. The poetic writing style didn't work for me. I gave this book multiple tries but it's high time I made some space on my shelf by getting rid of this book.
Way too boring. The poetic writing style didn't work for me. I gave this book multiple tries but it's high time I made some space on my shelf by getting rid of this book.
rodneywilhite's review against another edition
4.0
As much as I loved this book, I will admit the first hundred pages are a bit of a chore. The focus on the anthropology of this created world, although fascinating, is extraordinarily dense.
Oh, but when the story kicks in, the story kicks in--and it assumes a dizzying pace that never relents until the end. I will admit I was sometimes lost, but the language is so gorgeous, the world-building so complex, I was happily lost.
I read The Winged Histories first and, although the two novels can stand alone, there are a number of things that would've been much clearer if I had read this one first. But, by all means, read them both because they are wonderful!
Oh, but when the story kicks in, the story kicks in--and it assumes a dizzying pace that never relents until the end. I will admit I was sometimes lost, but the language is so gorgeous, the world-building so complex, I was happily lost.
I read The Winged Histories first and, although the two novels can stand alone, there are a number of things that would've been much clearer if I had read this one first. But, by all means, read them both because they are wonderful!
craftysilicate's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
eclairedelune's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
silkymoonshine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
marigale's review against another edition
5.0
The language is very beautiful & the story itself is satisfying. It's a bit slow, although I think that's a strength of the writing but not something I always love as a reader.
bookscatsandjazz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
spinstah's review against another edition
I got about a quarter of the way through this before giving up. I found I didn't care about the main character, and the story wasn't doing anything for me.