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A review by thewomancalledsun
Stronghold by Kesha Bakunin, Kesha Bakunin
2.0
Stronghold is a deeply political book with strong fantastical elements. There aren't many books like Stronghold. It very honestly presents many social problems -- that when you know the author's background and the book's history -- hit just a little closer to home.
The book is not all that accessible and not very easy to get into. It took me a while to actually start reading but if you push through it becomes worth it. Again, the story is interesting but the writing style needs improvement. The characters were interesting enough, and you never quite know more about the characters than what they were willing to let one. This character choice was a wonderful one on the author's part, as it added to the political aspect of the book. The book was more so about the world and the history than it was about the characters. As someone who enjoys books that are character-driven, it took me a while to get into the book. Though even then I never got truly immersed in it.
I believe that this book needs to exist if only because of the possible mirror it holds up to reality with its political aspects and commentry. And though it was not the optimal book for me, I'm glad I read it and I do know there are people who will infinitely enjoy it.
The book is not all that accessible and not very easy to get into. It took me a while to actually start reading but if you push through it becomes worth it. Again, the story is interesting but the writing style needs improvement. The characters were interesting enough, and you never quite know more about the characters than what they were willing to let one. This character choice was a wonderful one on the author's part, as it added to the political aspect of the book. The book was more so about the world and the history than it was about the characters. As someone who enjoys books that are character-driven, it took me a while to get into the book. Though even then I never got truly immersed in it.
I believe that this book needs to exist if only because of the possible mirror it holds up to reality with its political aspects and commentry. And though it was not the optimal book for me, I'm glad I read it and I do know there are people who will infinitely enjoy it.