A review by narrativsedukshun026
Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

An alternate Italian Mediteranean setting really helps to put you in the mood, I liked the slightly different Italian patois, gives the Navolese a futuristic, fantasy sound to the language, and being the first book in the series, a lot of intro and setup to the world and place...but when it gets going, woah! 🤯...indeed.