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A review by peppypenguin
Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente
5.0
This was an amazing read! I think its strength comes from its uniqueness. It's written like an old fairy tale: beautiful, poetic, rhythmic. It is based off of Russian folklore, and the way it was modernized was very interesting and I feel well done.
It was also very, very, very messed up. One of my friends recommended this book to me and she put it perfectly: the relationship between the two main characters is one that you simply do not see in many novels. It's horrible yet beautiful, and it works.
There is also a lot of character development for the female lead, which I feel is very important. Though she is at first weak and helpless she soon becomes a strong force to be reckoned with. I love strong female leads.
So, just as my friend strongly recommended this to me, I strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a unique story, and who loves the rhythms of a good fairy tale. Slowly ingest every word and enjoy.
It was also very, very, very messed up. One of my friends recommended this book to me and she put it perfectly: the relationship between the two main characters is one that you simply do not see in many novels. It's horrible yet beautiful, and it works.
There is also a lot of character development for the female lead, which I feel is very important. Though she is at first weak and helpless she soon becomes a strong force to be reckoned with. I love strong female leads.
So, just as my friend strongly recommended this to me, I strongly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a unique story, and who loves the rhythms of a good fairy tale. Slowly ingest every word and enjoy.