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scribblesandknots 's review for:
The Book of Deacon
by Joseph R. Lallo
While I enjoyed this book and may eventually pick up the next one, there were enough problems to keep me from truly getting hooked. In particular, the characters' motivations weren't always clear, and they were often clumsily characterized. The dialog often felt stilted, and I found that I often enjoyed myself more when the characters weren't talking!
Pros:
* Likable, if flat, characters
* Interesting magic system
* World I want to explore more
* I want to know what happens next!
Cons:
* Lacking solid character motivations and development
* Editing problems
* Inconsistent pacing
Overall, I'd recommend this book if you can overlook what I listed as the cons, because the pros are definitely there under all the problems.
Pros:
* Likable, if flat, characters
* Interesting magic system
* World I want to explore more
* I want to know what happens next!
Cons:
* Lacking solid character motivations and development
* Editing problems
* Inconsistent pacing
Overall, I'd recommend this book if you can overlook what I listed as the cons, because the pros are definitely there under all the problems.