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A review by madswritess
The First Binding by R.R. Virdi
adventurous
reflective
slow-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
4.25
Storytelling at its heart. Reading this book feels like sitting by a warm fire, listening to someone give you a story as the outside world falls quiet around you.
The First Binding shapes an immersive, creative narrative through its poetic prose and deft worldbuilding. While some might find the pace slow, I would have to disagree—mostly. This story definitely takes its time, but it pulls you into Ari's life, bringing you along every step of the way. It's mesmerizing while retaining its more action-packed moments. Seriously, I could gush about the storytelling for days on end. This book's narrative structure is so captivating; it fluctuates with its techniques, moving from the "intermissions" to the larger sections recounting Ari's life, then to the smaller, more contained stories interspersed throughout. It frequently jumps from the past to the present, which I absolutely adored. My favorite parts were definitely the recountings of Ari's past. I found myself wishing for more in the present sections—more of a direct plot and a better connection and depth to Eloine's character.
This book might not be for everyone, but if you're in the mood for a long, patient story filled with twisting legends and tales, then I would recommend giving this one a try.
(NOTE: I've never read "The Name of the Wind," but I've heard it's really similar to that book.)
The First Binding shapes an immersive, creative narrative through its poetic prose and deft worldbuilding. While some might find the pace slow, I would have to disagree—mostly. This story definitely takes its time, but it pulls you into Ari's life, bringing you along every step of the way. It's mesmerizing while retaining its more action-packed moments. Seriously, I could gush about the storytelling for days on end. This book's narrative structure is so captivating; it fluctuates with its techniques, moving from the "intermissions" to the larger sections recounting Ari's life, then to the smaller, more contained stories interspersed throughout. It frequently jumps from the past to the present, which I absolutely adored. My favorite parts were definitely the recountings of Ari's past. I found myself wishing for more in the present sections—more of a direct plot and a better connection and depth to Eloine's character.
This book might not be for everyone, but if you're in the mood for a long, patient story filled with twisting legends and tales, then I would recommend giving this one a try.
(NOTE: I've never read "The Name of the Wind," but I've heard it's really similar to that book.)