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A review by sdsmith80
Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
<b>A beautifully written WWII based fantasy</b>
I chose to pick up this book because I really enjoyed the author's previous book, Bone Weaver. Outside of the realization that it's harder for me to get into fantasy books now, this didn't disappoint.
I haven't read much historical fiction and definitely little based in WWII, so this was very interesting. It takes place in Lithuania, which is an area I honestly haven't heard much about, especially not in the context of the Holocaust.
I enjoyed the character of Vera, and empathized with her existential struggles. Even though she wasn't human, she still embodied so much humanity. I constantly wondered what her future was going to be, or even what it could be.
Specifically, there's a moment when Vera realizes the scope of the war, and how little they can do in the grand scheme of things. I really felt that, since we're fighting on new fronts now (and some of the current struggles are continued from that time as well) and sometimes it feels hopeless. Like Vera though, we can't give up.
I'm also a sucker for stories based in mythology from various cultures, and feel there needs to be more tales like this, especially. It was definitely different than other golem stories I've seen and read.
Once again, Aden Polydoros has crafted a wonderfully vibrant world, and brought to life an under represented mythos. I can't wait to see what he does next!
I chose to pick up this book because I really enjoyed the author's previous book, Bone Weaver. Outside of the realization that it's harder for me to get into fantasy books now, this didn't disappoint.
I haven't read much historical fiction and definitely little based in WWII, so this was very interesting. It takes place in Lithuania, which is an area I honestly haven't heard much about, especially not in the context of the Holocaust.
I enjoyed the character of Vera, and empathized with her existential struggles. Even though she wasn't human, she still embodied so much humanity. I constantly wondered what her future was going to be, or even what it could be.
Specifically, there's a moment when Vera realizes the scope of the war, and how little they can do in the grand scheme of things. I really felt that, since we're fighting on new fronts now (and some of the current struggles are continued from that time as well) and sometimes it feels hopeless. Like Vera though, we can't give up.
I'm also a sucker for stories based in mythology from various cultures, and feel there needs to be more tales like this, especially. It was definitely different than other golem stories I've seen and read.
Once again, Aden Polydoros has crafted a wonderfully vibrant world, and brought to life an under represented mythos. I can't wait to see what he does next!