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A review by lawcompetente
The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5/ 5 Stars!
How do I start with this one? This book took me a while, and although the latter part of the book and the ending felt satisfying, getting there was rough.
Starting with the characters, I do think that Arden was able to create complex and personable characters. I personally like the steadfast and rawness of Laura, as well as some of our supporting casts. The plot is also interesting enough to keep me going and finish the book, but I do have to say I had trouble finishing it because of the writing. This was my first Katherine Arden book, and I do think that she has some great prose and lyrical lines in there, but there were just instances where I felt that some sentences felt incomplete. It is a personal preference, but I found some of the writing too abrupt, without a full seamless thought. It is in the latter part of the story though where I felt adapted to the writing style, and found amazing proses and vivid imageries from the novel.
I think this also affected my overall enjoyment of the book, but it still wouldn't stop me from admiring how this book was ended. It had a great twist, with hints of emotional pangs and light romances that I absolutely appreciated. Overall, I understand how this book can be loved by other readers, and still a good recommendation.
How do I start with this one? This book took me a while, and although the latter part of the book and the ending felt satisfying, getting there was rough.
Starting with the characters, I do think that Arden was able to create complex and personable characters. I personally like the steadfast and rawness of Laura, as well as some of our supporting casts. The plot is also interesting enough to keep me going and finish the book, but I do have to say I had trouble finishing it because of the writing. This was my first Katherine Arden book, and I do think that she has some great prose and lyrical lines in there, but there were just instances where I felt that some sentences felt incomplete. It is a personal preference, but I found some of the writing too abrupt, without a full seamless thought. It is in the latter part of the story though where I felt adapted to the writing style, and found amazing proses and vivid imageries from the novel.
I think this also affected my overall enjoyment of the book, but it still wouldn't stop me from admiring how this book was ended. It had a great twist, with hints of emotional pangs and light romances that I absolutely appreciated. Overall, I understand how this book can be loved by other readers, and still a good recommendation.