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peytoncainn 's review for:
Katabasis
by R.F. Kuang
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This may be my favorite RF Kuang work to date (Yellowface excluded). I’m ever the fan of paradoxes, mythology, and everything mind bending in between. Kuang’s dedication to her magic systems being based on logic and fundamentals truly shines in her writing, especially when intertwined with real life literature and research. I loved this work, the rawness in the writing and pulling from her recent life experiences.
At the panel in London, Rebecca mentioned how much of her husband she put in this novel. You can see the love and care she put into not only writing said character, but also the philosophical quandaries he contributed to Katabasis as well.
Set in the 80’s, this work explores more than magick; focusing on second wave feminism, power dynamics, and of course the meaning of life.
Great Kuang work for cat lovers <3
At the panel in London, Rebecca mentioned how much of her husband she put in this novel. You can see the love and care she put into not only writing said character, but also the philosophical quandaries he contributed to Katabasis as well.
Set in the 80’s, this work explores more than magick; focusing on second wave feminism, power dynamics, and of course the meaning of life.
Great Kuang work for cat lovers <3