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The Book of Days
by K. a. Barker
The Book of Days by K. A. Barker was a delight to read. The story revolves around Tuesday, a 16 year old girl who wakes up in Madame Marisol's Unreality House with no memory of who she is or why she ended up in this place. With only a letter from past self as a clue, she embarks upon an adventure to discover her identity.
Firstly, the cover is beautiful. The whole production of the book is lovely, with the map which is staple for any good fantasy adventure, and a fantastic plug from John Marsden which is always helpful. I read the advanced readers copy which didn't have the map or the awesome cover, so needless to say as soon as I could, I picked up the finished product.
I found the book quite cinematic whilst reading it. The world building was imaginative, and I felt it had a bit of a steampunk vibe. The Unreality House reminded me somewhat of the concept from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind but it turned out to be radically different to what I expected. The character of Quintalion reminded me a lot of the character Mal from Firefly as well. These similarities which I have made aren't criticism at all, I really enjoyed this aspect.
The way that Barker constructs her characters is amazing. Tuesday's comrades bring a lot of light and shade to the book and the banter is highly amusing. Also, the villian of the story Sterling has such a strong back story and it gives the narrative a natural momentum.
In closing this book has sharp wit, is well crafted and I hope there is more to come of this author and the world she has created.
Firstly, the cover is beautiful. The whole production of the book is lovely, with the map which is staple for any good fantasy adventure, and a fantastic plug from John Marsden which is always helpful. I read the advanced readers copy which didn't have the map or the awesome cover, so needless to say as soon as I could, I picked up the finished product.
I found the book quite cinematic whilst reading it. The world building was imaginative, and I felt it had a bit of a steampunk vibe. The Unreality House reminded me somewhat of the concept from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind but it turned out to be radically different to what I expected. The character of Quintalion reminded me a lot of the character Mal from Firefly as well. These similarities which I have made aren't criticism at all, I really enjoyed this aspect.
The way that Barker constructs her characters is amazing. Tuesday's comrades bring a lot of light and shade to the book and the banter is highly amusing. Also, the villian of the story Sterling has such a strong back story and it gives the narrative a natural momentum.
In closing this book has sharp wit, is well crafted and I hope there is more to come of this author and the world she has created.