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A review by graff_fuller
World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Let me say this outright...the author was able to pull this off with aplomb.
I had my hopes...that he'd be able to stick the landing, and he'd done SO well on the previous two stories (actually one BIG story), with conclusions for each book, so that it didn't feel "unfulfilled".
The main character, Mr. Henry Palace, and his sense of duty and right from wrong (which can be seen by some as a fault), but at the same time...fulfilling his duty to humankind...to be true to himself, for everyone, even those trying to hurt themselves.
There are LOTS of reveals and reversals, some in my mind...that didn't end up on the page, but I kept wondering IF this or IF that...then there were others that blindsided me...and left me reeling.
Another thing that the author was able to do...was to connect in this FINAL book, things from each of the previous two...giving context to why he reacted and acted in certain situations.
Henry is NOT perfect, but he always strives to be the best that he could/can be. If humanity could see Mr. Palace as an example for us all, we all would not be in the situation that WE are in now in real life, nor the dire situation that is happening in this fictional world.
I confess...that at the final paragraphs of this story were told, I cried. It touched me in ways that I am still recollecting and I think will...for some time.
I also think...that I will reread this story...for an added layer of understanding...while reading the trilogy, again...will be helpful for me. SO, some day...I will reread this story. Let me also remind you, that this was a "cover buy". I knew NOTHING about the story, thankfully, and it has moved me...so much.
Thank you...for this story.
I had my hopes...that he'd be able to stick the landing, and he'd done SO well on the previous two stories (actually one BIG story), with conclusions for each book, so that it didn't feel "unfulfilled".
The main character, Mr. Henry Palace, and his sense of duty and right from wrong (which can be seen by some as a fault), but at the same time...fulfilling his duty to humankind...to be true to himself, for everyone, even those trying to hurt themselves.
There are LOTS of reveals and reversals, some in my mind...that didn't end up on the page, but I kept wondering IF this or IF that...then there were others that blindsided me...and left me reeling.
Another thing that the author was able to do...was to connect in this FINAL book, things from each of the previous two...giving context to why he reacted and acted in certain situations.
Henry is NOT perfect, but he always strives to be the best that he could/can be. If humanity could see Mr. Palace as an example for us all, we all would not be in the situation that WE are in now in real life, nor the dire situation that is happening in this fictional world.
I confess...that at the final paragraphs of this story were told, I cried. It touched me in ways that I am still recollecting and I think will...for some time.
I also think...that I will reread this story...for an added layer of understanding...while reading the trilogy, again...will be helpful for me. SO, some day...I will reread this story. Let me also remind you, that this was a "cover buy". I knew NOTHING about the story, thankfully, and it has moved me...so much.
Thank you...for this story.