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A review by story_singer_101
Boys of Blur by N.D. Wilson
4.0
4.5 stars
By far, Boys of Blur was the best book that I read this month. Not only does the plot fall far outside the realm of stereotypical Christian fantasy, but N. D. Wilson is a master of language. From the first line, Wilson employs literary techniques and devices that prove his grasp of the English language and his ability to manipulate it masterfully while still maintaining an easily accessible tone. Some of the characters and conflicts of the book reminded me very strongly of N. D. Wilson’s trilogy The 100 Cupboards, but Boys of Blur remained a distinct story. The book does imply severe domestic abuse and sex outside of marriage, but N. D. Wilson does not include scenes of either the abuse or the sex, leading it to the reader’s imagination to fill in the gaps. As a result, parents might want to preview the book to make sure it is suitable for younger readers, although I believe most of the content will fly over younger readers’ heads. I personally found the mentions of violence and immorality to be reflections of a cultural moment and a meaningful source of conflict throughout the book. I highly recommend Boys of Blur as a well-written, thoughtful, and engaging summer read.
By far, Boys of Blur was the best book that I read this month. Not only does the plot fall far outside the realm of stereotypical Christian fantasy, but N. D. Wilson is a master of language. From the first line, Wilson employs literary techniques and devices that prove his grasp of the English language and his ability to manipulate it masterfully while still maintaining an easily accessible tone. Some of the characters and conflicts of the book reminded me very strongly of N. D. Wilson’s trilogy The 100 Cupboards, but Boys of Blur remained a distinct story. The book does imply severe domestic abuse and sex outside of marriage, but N. D. Wilson does not include scenes of either the abuse or the sex, leading it to the reader’s imagination to fill in the gaps. As a result, parents might want to preview the book to make sure it is suitable for younger readers, although I believe most of the content will fly over younger readers’ heads. I personally found the mentions of violence and immorality to be reflections of a cultural moment and a meaningful source of conflict throughout the book. I highly recommend Boys of Blur as a well-written, thoughtful, and engaging summer read.