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A review by mmmlysaght
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
3.0
An uninspiring update from one of my favorite authors.
It leaned so heavily on its high fantasy elements that it felt like a hollow repetition of genre; the presence of elves and exotic architecture do not a compelling political intrigue make.
Pros:
- the author's signature lushly descriptive prose
- the main character was charming
Cons:
- lack of engaging political intrigue
- linnear, predictable story
- no creative use of its fantastical elements. Instead of being interested, I found myself asking 'why it gotta be elves' and realizing that the fact of elves was the most compelling part of the story
It leaned so heavily on its high fantasy elements that it felt like a hollow repetition of genre; the presence of elves and exotic architecture do not a compelling political intrigue make.
Pros:
- the author's signature lushly descriptive prose
- the main character was charming
Cons:
- lack of engaging political intrigue
- linnear, predictable story
- no creative use of its fantastical elements. Instead of being interested, I found myself asking 'why it gotta be elves' and realizing that the fact of elves was the most compelling part of the story