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A review by jshawreads
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
Right... This is a tricky one...
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This is the first book by this author that I did not find myself immediately screaming about, wanting to give it six out of five, and feeling like my life has been changed for the better (alright Elphaba) for reading. Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book, I really did, but I think Klune has spoiled me with the other books of his that I have read.
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Wolfsong is the first in a series of four books in the Green Creek world, and follows Ox as he comes to terms with a world somewhat beyond his understanding, a world of magic and werewolves and loss, and tries to find and cement his place in it. The lore so far has been wonderful, and I love fantasy worlds with grit and darkness. The characters are (mostly) instantly lovable. But... the age gap, and the circumstances under which to characters and eventual lovers, meet did make me feel a little uncomfortable at times. Nothing happened with an underage character, but the implication that a ten year old child had selected a "mate" was just a bit much for me. And it wasn't done very subtly either. No "romance" or sexual activity happened until adulthood, but it still left me a bit creeped out. As well, the writing felt a little repetitive, and the book on the whole was maybe a hundred to a hundred and fifty pages too long. Now, this book was initially released before Klune struck widespread acclaim, so maybe his style just needed to develop, but maybe a "remastered" version could have been edited for this re-release.
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Overall, it's an enjoyable read, but just not to the same incredibly high standard that I am used to from this author. I will continue reading this series, as I understand each book follows a different character and expands the universe more.
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Has anybody else read this and felt similarly? Or am I in the minority here? 🤣
.
This is the first book by this author that I did not find myself immediately screaming about, wanting to give it six out of five, and feeling like my life has been changed for the better (alright Elphaba) for reading. Now don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book, I really did, but I think Klune has spoiled me with the other books of his that I have read.
.
Wolfsong is the first in a series of four books in the Green Creek world, and follows Ox as he comes to terms with a world somewhat beyond his understanding, a world of magic and werewolves and loss, and tries to find and cement his place in it. The lore so far has been wonderful, and I love fantasy worlds with grit and darkness. The characters are (mostly) instantly lovable. But... the age gap, and the circumstances under which to characters and eventual lovers, meet did make me feel a little uncomfortable at times. Nothing happened with an underage character, but the implication that a ten year old child had selected a "mate" was just a bit much for me. And it wasn't done very subtly either. No "romance" or sexual activity happened until adulthood, but it still left me a bit creeped out. As well, the writing felt a little repetitive, and the book on the whole was maybe a hundred to a hundred and fifty pages too long. Now, this book was initially released before Klune struck widespread acclaim, so maybe his style just needed to develop, but maybe a "remastered" version could have been edited for this re-release.
.
Overall, it's an enjoyable read, but just not to the same incredibly high standard that I am used to from this author. I will continue reading this series, as I understand each book follows a different character and expands the universe more.
.
Has anybody else read this and felt similarly? Or am I in the minority here? 🤣