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A review by luffy79
The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne
4.0
I knew that going in, it would be an uphill struggle for me liking ultra violent stories like this one. Many of my friends gorge themselves silly on gory murder stories. They appreciate the subtlety of pure unadulterated crime. Subtlety because of the nuances from book to sequel.
I realized, 2/3 into the book, that Helena would be a wonderful heroine. On one hand she is hardcore, experienced and intuitive. But when the story most demands it, she plays into the hand of her father, 'The Marsh King'. Where is her training when she needs protection the most? That's brilliant artistic manipulation for you.
I appreciate the pacing of the book. I also grudgingly give Karen Dionne points for presenting a tale that has a few atoms of originality. But this book doesn't need originality. I expected a more uniformly paced book, and okay sounding twists. But the book exceeded my expectations. It's a novel that I almost didn't read. So, I'm thankful.
I realized, 2/3 into the book, that Helena would be a wonderful heroine. On one hand she is hardcore, experienced and intuitive. But when the story most demands it, she plays into the hand of her father, 'The Marsh King'. Where is her training when she needs protection the most? That's brilliant artistic manipulation for you.
I appreciate the pacing of the book. I also grudgingly give Karen Dionne points for presenting a tale that has a few atoms of originality. But this book doesn't need originality. I expected a more uniformly paced book, and okay sounding twists. But the book exceeded my expectations. It's a novel that I almost didn't read. So, I'm thankful.