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A review by biblioteca_dragoncita
Here, There Be Dragons by James A. Owen
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
This book is definitely a love letter from the author to the history of the world, and the fantasy that has been built within it. That makes the story worthy of being read once.
The premise is interesting, but unfortunately it has an immature edge to it. There is barely any relationship building between the 3 main characters who are supposedly risking life and limb to save the world. The one female character is either a love interest for more than one person, or perpetually aggravated with everyone, described as venomous or waspish.
The plot feels very rushed, and at times thrown together to force the story to work. The author relies on stereotypes and obvious evil/good guys tropes in their writing, creating characters and scenarios that are predictable and lack depth. In turn the characters are too simplistic or one-dimensional, leading to a less engaging narrative. The foreshadowing is decidedly obvious and kills any surprise the reader might feel at the pivotal point of the book.
Overall, it was a mediocre read, I had no emotional engagement to witness the success of the characters, as the ending was assured to happen.
The premise is interesting, but unfortunately it has an immature edge to it. There is barely any relationship building between the 3 main characters who are supposedly risking life and limb to save the world. The one female character is either a love interest for more than one person, or perpetually aggravated with everyone, described as venomous or waspish.
The plot feels very rushed, and at times thrown together to force the story to work. The author relies on stereotypes and obvious evil/good guys tropes in their writing, creating characters and scenarios that are predictable and lack depth. In turn the characters are too simplistic or one-dimensional, leading to a less engaging narrative. The foreshadowing is decidedly obvious and kills any surprise the reader might feel at the pivotal point of the book.
Overall, it was a mediocre read, I had no emotional engagement to witness the success of the characters, as the ending was assured to happen.