A review by pukeko
The Forever Sea by Joshua Phillip Johnson

adventurous reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

That this a debut novel is apparent. The perspective never shifts from that of the protagonist, Kindred, and as such she it always being pulled back into memories during action scenes to give required context, always idly thinking of this or that, and displaying an unendearing incompetence when it suits the plot, and great ability when that is needed to move the story forward.

However, the almost all female cast are competent, powerful, emotive characters thus giving young girls such inspirational characters as young boys have long been spoiled with an abundance of.

The environmental themes and endless ocean of grass kept me hooked. Would be beautifully represented by Miyazaki.

A more stringet editor and a bit more experience will bring Joshua's incredible imagination to light.