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A review by p_j_sanderson
Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.75
Gods of the Wyrdwood has a fantastic sense of scale. Things which are incomprehensibly big in the world feel that way. It captures the sense of existentialism one might feel when pondering the scale of the universe. Even so the world building felt fresh and detailed even on the small scales. It felt very fantasy while being something completely new.
This book really pulled me forward especially in the second half. I feel in love with the characters. The internal conflict of some of the characters was incredibly engaging. Not only did I not know how it [the internal conflict] was going to play out, but I also did not know how I wanted it too end.
The prose was decent and carried a strong voice, though this was more prominent in the "deep in the woods" chapters.
This book really pulled me forward especially in the second half. I feel in love with the characters. The internal conflict of some of the characters was incredibly engaging. Not only did I not know how it [the internal conflict] was going to play out, but I also did not know how I wanted it too end.
The prose was decent and carried a strong voice, though this was more prominent in the "deep in the woods" chapters.