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A review by cody240fc
The Reign of the Kingfisher by T.J. Martinson
3.0
I was looking for something a little different from my usual fare and came across a positive blurb from Emily St. John Mandel about TJ Martinson's debut novel. I am a fan of Mandel's but don't particularly care for superhero stories. I gave it a try anyway and came away impressed.
Martinson's novel is billed as a superhero story, but it is atypical in that the story circles around the titular figure rather than focuses on him directly. Martinson is more interested in the 'vigilante or hero' question rather than the exploits of a superhuman character. 'The Reign of the Kingfisher' takes a look at what really constitutes a hero.
Martinson builds a strong cast of characters and does a nice job of tying the different threads of the novel together. The writing is clear and crisp. I'm glad I veered out of my lane and checked this one out. A very good novel.
Martinson's novel is billed as a superhero story, but it is atypical in that the story circles around the titular figure rather than focuses on him directly. Martinson is more interested in the 'vigilante or hero' question rather than the exploits of a superhuman character. 'The Reign of the Kingfisher' takes a look at what really constitutes a hero.
Martinson builds a strong cast of characters and does a nice job of tying the different threads of the novel together. The writing is clear and crisp. I'm glad I veered out of my lane and checked this one out. A very good novel.