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A review by ruineleint
Silver on the Road by Laura Anne Gilman
5.0
This book was strange to read mainly because it defied my expectations. Given the initial premise and structure of the book, it could quite easily have become a conventional coming of age story about a young woman venturing out of her home in the company of a mentor to find herself. And in a way it is that story. But in many other ways, it isn't.
On one hand this book is a very practical look at life on the road, while also dwelling on the romantic beauty of the unspoiled American prairie. At the same time, it is also a meditation on what it means to have power and to act with that power - what is a responsible and proper use, and what isn't? Because actions have consequences.
I liked this book when I was halfway through it, but I loved it by the time I was done with it, especially the ending, which was fiercely loyal to the theme of the book.
On one hand this book is a very practical look at life on the road, while also dwelling on the romantic beauty of the unspoiled American prairie. At the same time, it is also a meditation on what it means to have power and to act with that power - what is a responsible and proper use, and what isn't? Because actions have consequences.
I liked this book when I was halfway through it, but I loved it by the time I was done with it, especially the ending, which was fiercely loyal to the theme of the book.