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A review by la5
The Grief of Stones by Katherine Addison
4.0
I like this series. This story is all about the plot and the world, with the MC as our guide to both. It is written in the first-person, but more in the style of modern detective novels than introspective literature. The world-building is lavish, and the MC tragically sympathetic— both of which makes this series worth reading. It’s almost like the author has tied her hands behind her back in refusing to allow us any insight into the MC’s thoughts — which is why lovers of detective novels will enjoy this.
The world-building is lavish and the author does not shy away from miscellaneous encounters that don’t further the plot or provide any insight into the characters, but simply ground us more deeply in this interesting culture and world. But while it is not as focused as most tight detective dramas are, it is a wonderful story of multiple mysteries.
I recommend this for someone looking for a plot-centric, but meandering tale. Most detective stories are too “tight” for me — this series gives you more of a chance to engage with the world the characters inhabit, without losing any of the driving focus on things happening and mysteries entwining.
The world-building is lavish and the author does not shy away from miscellaneous encounters that don’t further the plot or provide any insight into the characters, but simply ground us more deeply in this interesting culture and world. But while it is not as focused as most tight detective dramas are, it is a wonderful story of multiple mysteries.
I recommend this for someone looking for a plot-centric, but meandering tale. Most detective stories are too “tight” for me — this series gives you more of a chance to engage with the world the characters inhabit, without losing any of the driving focus on things happening and mysteries entwining.