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aoife_k 's review for:
Kushiel's Dart
by Jacqueline Carey
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-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:
Yes
Yes it's as good as everyone says it is, though while everyone warns of the BDSM, no-one warns of the child-grooming element in the first half, which can be a bit uncomfortable, but honestly it is worth pushing through as it is only a small part.
The world is very interesting, though it has some very direct equivalents to real world locations and cultures, some where the names have not been changed at all (Eire and the historical Hellenes were of particular note to me).
That said, the mythology is unique and and fascinating, and the characters are well developed. The writing too is quite lovely, and the intrigue well done.
The world is very interesting, though it has some very direct equivalents to real world locations and cultures, some where the names have not been changed at all (Eire and the historical Hellenes were of particular note to me).
That said, the mythology is unique and and fascinating, and the characters are well developed. The writing too is quite lovely, and the intrigue well done.