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Wizard of the Pigeons by Megan Lindholm
5.0
I picked Wizard of the Pigeons up through Hoopla, from the 'newly added' shelf. So, I assumed it was a new book. However, about halfway through I stopped by Goodreads to drop a quick status update and learned two things. One, i didn't have a new book, but a new edition of an older bookâthe 35th anniversary edition, as fate would have it. And two, Megan Lindholm is the same author who writes as Robin Hobb. Neither of these things changed anything about the book, but I did look at it a little differently.
I'd call this book more interesting than enjoyable. But the way Lindholm leaves the reader to decide where the lines lay between reality, Wizard's wizardry, and his history as a Vietnam veteran and the resulting trauma is intriguing. So is characters supposition about what causes them each to become wizards. The book really is a wonderful tribute to veterans and their struggles. It focuses on Vietnam vets, probably due to when it was written, but would work just as well for returning soldiers of more recent conflicts. Though one might quibble about whether the ending is the happiest outcome or not. I can see people having differing opinions on the question.
I liked Wizard and the rest...except Linda (who you're not supposed to like). The writing is good and the audio version is a pleasure to listen to. The book is slow at times, but I don't think I minded that too much. All in all, a success for me.
I'd call this book more interesting than enjoyable. But the way Lindholm leaves the reader to decide where the lines lay between reality, Wizard's wizardry, and his history as a Vietnam veteran and the resulting trauma is intriguing. So is characters supposition about what causes them each to become wizards. The book really is a wonderful tribute to veterans and their struggles. It focuses on Vietnam vets, probably due to when it was written, but would work just as well for returning soldiers of more recent conflicts. Though one might quibble about whether the ending is the happiest outcome or not. I can see people having differing opinions on the question.
I liked Wizard and the rest...except Linda (who you're not supposed to like). The writing is good and the audio version is a pleasure to listen to. The book is slow at times, but I don't think I minded that too much. All in all, a success for me.