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A review by linzwalters37
The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova
Oh.
My.
Word...
I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for Kostova's new book to be released and was SO excited that NetGalley let me review an advance copy of it!
Long story short--and it is a dense, lengthy read--it did not disappoint. What I love about Kostova's writing is that I get so lost in her world that she creates; I have such a hard time coming back up for air after it's done. I fell in love with her writing in The Historian. I didn't even know that the book was about Dracula until I was already so involved with the characters and the plot, that I didn't care that it was about vampires...or I should say--THE vampire. I think this is part of her genius as a writer--she can write about ANYTHING and it is moving, beautiful, and engaging. When people ask what her books are about, I have such a hard time providing a succinct summary. How do you summarize a piece of art?
The Shadow Land totally lived up to my expectations and hopes! I was over halfway through the book and still had no idea what was going on, what was going to happen, or who I wanted to learn about the most. Kostova's haunting tale about love, forgiveness, and family walks along two uniquely tangled timelines in Bulgaria. History buffs will love her vivid (sometimes horrifying and heartbreaking) description of what the people of Bulgaria have gone through. The book also appeals to readers who love music, literature, and a small sprinkling of magic in their books.
I can't really describe the storyline without giving too much away, but you really should read this book. I finished it two days ago and I still cannot stop seeing the characters when I close my eyes.
My.
Word...
I have been waiting and waiting and waiting for Kostova's new book to be released and was SO excited that NetGalley let me review an advance copy of it!
Long story short--and it is a dense, lengthy read--it did not disappoint. What I love about Kostova's writing is that I get so lost in her world that she creates; I have such a hard time coming back up for air after it's done. I fell in love with her writing in The Historian. I didn't even know that the book was about Dracula until I was already so involved with the characters and the plot, that I didn't care that it was about vampires...or I should say--THE vampire. I think this is part of her genius as a writer--she can write about ANYTHING and it is moving, beautiful, and engaging. When people ask what her books are about, I have such a hard time providing a succinct summary. How do you summarize a piece of art?
The Shadow Land totally lived up to my expectations and hopes! I was over halfway through the book and still had no idea what was going on, what was going to happen, or who I wanted to learn about the most. Kostova's haunting tale about love, forgiveness, and family walks along two uniquely tangled timelines in Bulgaria. History buffs will love her vivid (sometimes horrifying and heartbreaking) description of what the people of Bulgaria have gone through. The book also appeals to readers who love music, literature, and a small sprinkling of magic in their books.
I can't really describe the storyline without giving too much away, but you really should read this book. I finished it two days ago and I still cannot stop seeing the characters when I close my eyes.