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A review by ethancf
Wolfstongue by Sam Thompson
4.0
I picked this up because of the comparisons to Watership Down but it actually reminded more of another of my favorites, A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. It's thematically pretty complex, with a lot to say about the power of language, and stories, and words - and y'all know I love that stuff. It's also got some absolutely lovely art scattered throughout the book.
I did find that despite that rich thematic complexity, the book rushes through the climax far too quickly, and the ending just kinda happens. It doesn't feel super resolved*, but it does still stand on its own. A lot of things happen in the last third that felt far too quick and easy and I would have liked a bit more time spent exploring getting to those resolutions.
* The end of the book teases a sequel, set 30 years later, due out next year. It's an interesting premise and I enjoyed the world enough that I'll keep my eye out for it.
I did find that despite that rich thematic complexity, the book rushes through the climax far too quickly, and the ending just kinda happens. It doesn't feel super resolved*, but it does still stand on its own. A lot of things happen in the last third that felt far too quick and easy and I would have liked a bit more time spent exploring getting to those resolutions.
* The end of the book teases a sequel, set 30 years later, due out next year. It's an interesting premise and I enjoyed the world enough that I'll keep my eye out for it.