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A review by megthedragon
The Silent Symphony by Marcel M. du Plessis
5.0
I've been thinking for a whole day now since I finished this book, and honestly... wow.
What a ride! It felt somewhat like riding on the most exciting rollercoaster of my life, except there were no seatbelts and I had a drink in my hand (bad idea, friends).
Firstly, this book is so beautifully written. The language alone makes it worth it. The author was able to make me feel as if I were one of his silent watchers myself, rooting for our intrepid heroes through their harrowing journeys. I felt myself falling in love with the characters on a soul deep level, and each cut to them left a mark on my own skin.
Where do I even start this? I mean, I could ramble on about the intricate wordsmithing and worldbuilding all day. *Hold my drink*... If your soul is thirsty, my friends, this book will satiate the need.
Let me start with our narrator.. A watcher in the truest sense, who could not help themselves when it came to looking after their charges, as it were. A story you cannot help to try and unravel.
Cassius... my dear sweet boy... what can I say, I have a thing for the tall and dark, and the need in me to protect him grew in me like a storm.
Kat... poor lost artist, someone you find yourself relating to despite her quirks.
Aylena... *heartbreak* her story will leave you in tears.
Warrick.. what can I even say about such a broken person, looking to piece together what they are left to be worth something? Can't we all relate on some level?
I would mention more characters, but I do not want to give away too much of the story, you see? I strongly encourage you to pick up this book and let it fill you to the brim with more emotion than you know what to do with!
All in all.. for me to have to take a day to process the devastation and pure bliss this book caused my brain and heart... that is all the praise I can give. Truly, what a magnificent piece of work. A world built so beautifully, with so many places for you to explore, if you only know to look! I felt it coming to life before my eyes.. I was walking the streets as the Silence grew.. I was taking art classes with Kat, and writing my heart out with Cass, and working at the Lilac Tree with Aylena.
Mr du Plessis, bravo my friend. Truly, your heart and soul could be felt in this piece, and I was honoured to be part of the journey through the Silence and beyond.
What a ride! It felt somewhat like riding on the most exciting rollercoaster of my life, except there were no seatbelts and I had a drink in my hand (bad idea, friends).
Firstly, this book is so beautifully written. The language alone makes it worth it. The author was able to make me feel as if I were one of his silent watchers myself, rooting for our intrepid heroes through their harrowing journeys. I felt myself falling in love with the characters on a soul deep level, and each cut to them left a mark on my own skin.
Where do I even start this? I mean, I could ramble on about the intricate wordsmithing and worldbuilding all day. *Hold my drink*... If your soul is thirsty, my friends, this book will satiate the need.
Let me start with our narrator.. A watcher in the truest sense, who could not help themselves when it came to looking after their charges, as it were. A story you cannot help to try and unravel.
Cassius... my dear sweet boy... what can I say, I have a thing for the tall and dark, and the need in me to protect him grew in me like a storm.
Kat... poor lost artist, someone you find yourself relating to despite her quirks.
Aylena... *heartbreak* her story will leave you in tears.
Warrick.. what can I even say about such a broken person, looking to piece together what they are left to be worth something? Can't we all relate on some level?
I would mention more characters, but I do not want to give away too much of the story, you see? I strongly encourage you to pick up this book and let it fill you to the brim with more emotion than you know what to do with!
All in all.. for me to have to take a day to process the devastation and pure bliss this book caused my brain and heart... that is all the praise I can give. Truly, what a magnificent piece of work. A world built so beautifully, with so many places for you to explore, if you only know to look! I felt it coming to life before my eyes.. I was walking the streets as the Silence grew.. I was taking art classes with Kat, and writing my heart out with Cass, and working at the Lilac Tree with Aylena.
Mr du Plessis, bravo my friend. Truly, your heart and soul could be felt in this piece, and I was honoured to be part of the journey through the Silence and beyond.