A review by theliterarysewist
The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I really wanted this story to capture me more than it did. I was honestly more disappointed than anticipated. It’s still a well constructed story with some interesting ideas and concepts. I think maybe it was that the characters were a little dry and hard to feel anything for. It’s such a character driven story that it needed just a bit more oomph for me.