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A review by path_through_pages
Sound the Gong by Joan He
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So I feel like I may be a bit on the outside when it comes to this book.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from NetGalley and I will absolutely say that I enjoyed this story.
It was unique, complex, had interesting characters, and a lot of emotional and character development.
But where I am torn is I can't say that the read was enjoyable. The story just kept feeling like hit after hit. I've noticed a big trend in a lot of fantasy lately where the authors just don't leave room for natural development and progression. Essentially there is now down time to allow the reader to process and move through the story.
It's as if the common thread is perpetual chaos/trauma and it can make a book exhausting to read.
Again I enjoyed the story, but wouldnt say I enjoyed the process.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from NetGalley and I will absolutely say that I enjoyed this story.
It was unique, complex, had interesting characters, and a lot of emotional and character development.
But where I am torn is I can't say that the read was enjoyable. The story just kept feeling like hit after hit. I've noticed a big trend in a lot of fantasy lately where the authors just don't leave room for natural development and progression. Essentially there is now down time to allow the reader to process and move through the story.
It's as if the common thread is perpetual chaos/trauma and it can make a book exhausting to read.
Again I enjoyed the story, but wouldnt say I enjoyed the process.