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A review by sharanle0808
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
First of all, the pacing of the book is like having multiple acts in a place or episodes in a series. It can be a quite weird for some people as you'd have a quite smooth start, then the event would peak quite dramatically, and then the tension would plummet right away, and then the cycle would restart. Honestly, even towards the end, I still felt quite unaccustomed with this pacing despite having been aware of this choice of the author.
I like how this isn't your classic fantasy type in which the main character is the hero saving everyone's day in a intricately-built world. Not that I have any problem with this, but I somehow prefer it when it is just a small plotline in the midst of a larger world.
While reading this book, I was also making progress with another book that included a main character that dedicated herself to doing research and moved to a secluded region surrounded by masses of woodland to conduct her project. In other words, the vibe of both of them was corresponding, making my reading experience further enhanced.
In terms of the climax, I was quite taken aback with the way it unfolded, I guess this was partially because of the accelerating pacing. Everything was wrapped up hurriedly in about 50 pages, so the plot basically flashed past me.
Nonetheless, I actually had a delightful time. Personally, I'm most interested in the romance. Wendell Bambleby started off as a slightly annoying character to me. However, as the story progressed, I gradually fell in love with him subconsciously, and by the end, I was completely head over heel.
In conclusion, I enjoyed this book. I haven't read that many fantasies, so this one has a special place in my heart. And I would definitely continue with the sequels!
I like how this isn't your classic fantasy type in which the main character is the hero saving everyone's day in a intricately-built world. Not that I have any problem with this, but I somehow prefer it when it is just a small plotline in the midst of a larger world.
While reading this book, I was also making progress with another book that included a main character that dedicated herself to doing research and moved to a secluded region surrounded by masses of woodland to conduct her project. In other words, the vibe of both of them was corresponding, making my reading experience further enhanced.
In terms of the climax, I was quite taken aback with the way it unfolded, I guess this was partially because of the accelerating pacing. Everything was wrapped up hurriedly in about 50 pages, so the plot basically flashed past me.
Nonetheless, I actually had a delightful time. Personally, I'm most interested in the romance. Wendell Bambleby started off as a slightly annoying character to me. However, as the story progressed, I gradually fell in love with him subconsciously, and by the end, I was completely head over heel.
In conclusion, I enjoyed this book. I haven't read that many fantasies, so this one has a special place in my heart. And I would definitely continue with the sequels!