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A review by pdxpagemaster
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? No
5.0
Thank you to both NetGalley and the Publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my fair and honest review.
This fable of a book drops you into a ethereal world that you are immediately lost within, whisked into the river alongside two dedicated sisters whose love for each other powers this short, but mesmerizing book.
Without a doubt, Amal El-Mohtar excels in creating near tangible yearning between characters that makes a reader's heart beat and ache for the experiences on the page. The language in this book is rich and poetic while keeping the reader engaged and concerned for the plot. The book balances character and plot driven elements exceedingly well and the pacing is impeccable.
I both wanted this book to be longer, because of how much I was loving the world and these characters, and also think this book was the perfect length. The restraint the author showed in keeping such a deep idea in novella form feels truly magic.
The author takes a very standard plot, especially the predictable actions of a rejected and jealous male suitor, and completely reinvigorates the outcomes.
I had been highly anticipating this book and at no point was a disappointed. I think this well will be one of my favorite books of the year.
This fable of a book drops you into a ethereal world that you are immediately lost within, whisked into the river alongside two dedicated sisters whose love for each other powers this short, but mesmerizing book.
Without a doubt, Amal El-Mohtar excels in creating near tangible yearning between characters that makes a reader's heart beat and ache for the experiences on the page. The language in this book is rich and poetic while keeping the reader engaged and concerned for the plot. The book balances character and plot driven elements exceedingly well and the pacing is impeccable.
I both wanted this book to be longer, because of how much I was loving the world and these characters, and also think this book was the perfect length. The restraint the author showed in keeping such a deep idea in novella form feels truly magic.
The author takes a very standard plot, especially the predictable actions of a rejected and jealous male suitor, and completely reinvigorates the outcomes.
I had been highly anticipating this book and at no point was a disappointed. I think this well will be one of my favorite books of the year.