philip_bonanno 's review for:

The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara

4.5

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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The ending is SO GOOD. I can see why this has so much acclaim the writing style seems very en vogue (non-linear and inter generational storytelling, imaginative but based on Earth, climate tale, etc.) but some of the storylines are more compelling than others. Reminds me a little of Namwali Serpell, but I think is better written than the Old Drift