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A review by pran
Of Talons and Teeth by Niall Griffiths
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Written in dense prose with a Welsh lilt, Griffiths' portrayal of pre-industrial revolution Wales was bleak and rainy.
There was little optimism in this book and the moments of comic relief were provided by Sir Herbert, the caricatured English mineowner, which further emphasised the bleakness since he was out to exploit the land and people of Wales for his own profit.
My only criticism would be that I wish there wasmore of the affair between Sion and Catherine as I found the moments between them particularly compelling to read .
There was little optimism in this book and the moments of comic relief were provided by Sir Herbert, the caricatured English mineowner, which further emphasised the bleakness since he was out to exploit the land and people of Wales for his own profit.
My only criticism would be that I wish there was