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A review by chroniclesofabookmum
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
3.0
I have mixed opinions on this one. For a good majority of this book I was immersed in the unique world and systems in place. However, I felt like it was a little bit too long. I found myself skim reading parts because I felt like it was dragging and just wanted to get back to the action.
I did like the characters but I felt like maybe there were a few too many, at points I was confused about who was who and their roles within the story. It took a lot to understand who was who and keep track of what each character was up too. I'm not sure that is a criticism of the book or just my lack of experience with the specific genre.
Also, what is it with fantasy authors making up their own swear words? It is a serious dislike of mine within a book and it really grates on me. Just use a swear word we all use please!
Anyway, I didn't love this book but I definitely didn't hate it. I don't think I will be necessarily carrying on with the series. However, a lot of my review might be down to my inexperience with the specific genre.
I did like the characters but I felt like maybe there were a few too many, at points I was confused about who was who and their roles within the story. It took a lot to understand who was who and keep track of what each character was up too. I'm not sure that is a criticism of the book or just my lack of experience with the specific genre.
Also, what is it with fantasy authors making up their own swear words? It is a serious dislike of mine within a book and it really grates on me. Just use a swear word we all use please!
Anyway, I didn't love this book but I definitely didn't hate it. I don't think I will be necessarily carrying on with the series. However, a lot of my review might be down to my inexperience with the specific genre.