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A review by pfanzie
The Gap Into Conflict: The Real Story by Stephen R. Donaldson
3.0
I was originally going to rate this two stars. The subject matter is pretty grotesque, and I struggled to relate to any of the characters. On a scale that measures personal enjoyment alone, this barely reaches a two star. However, in hopes of salvaging some respect for this book, I turned to the author's words at the very end.
After reading the afterword, I was pleasantly surprised at the motivations behind this book. I appreciate and greatly respect the decisions that the author made in writing and publishing this story. Many of the reservations that I hold about this narrative are shared with the author. I know some of the disgust and confusion I have about this book may be cleared up in future installments and that calms my frustration slightly, however I believe that the psychology and motives of Angus are too gruesome for me to continue.
This story was not my favorite read, but I have to give credit to goals the author is trying to accomplish. I believe that I was challenged by this book. I needed to live in a different "head space" for awhile to appreciate this book for what it is. I appreciate the challenge and I think I have grown as a reader and human being after reading this. Regardless of the literary merit of the novel (and possibly the series as a whole), I will not be continuing onto the next book.
After reading the afterword, I was pleasantly surprised at the motivations behind this book. I appreciate and greatly respect the decisions that the author made in writing and publishing this story. Many of the reservations that I hold about this narrative are shared with the author. I know some of the disgust and confusion I have about this book may be cleared up in future installments and that calms my frustration slightly, however I believe that the psychology and motives of Angus are too gruesome for me to continue.
This story was not my favorite read, but I have to give credit to goals the author is trying to accomplish. I believe that I was challenged by this book. I needed to live in a different "head space" for awhile to appreciate this book for what it is. I appreciate the challenge and I think I have grown as a reader and human being after reading this. Regardless of the literary merit of the novel (and possibly the series as a whole), I will not be continuing onto the next book.