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A review by steveinadelaide
Defender by G.X. Todd
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
DEFENDER, by G X Todd, is beautifully written in terms of language but the plot doesn't do much development in relation to the Voices of the series' title. You could almost take out the dialogue between the Voice when it communicates with the individuals who have it, and the plot would still stand on its own. So, if you're looking for a well-written road journey with a post-apocalyptic survival theme, you may very well enjoy it. But the lack of focus on the overall premise of the series was disappointing.
The characters of Pilgrim and Lacey are developed well, and the constant survival and interpersonal challenges are written in a likeable way including their human flaws and complexities. Most of the story is told in a linear unfolding of events with the occasional switch to other characters' perspectives of some events.
It's a slow read and I eventually got to the point of wishing it were over. I won't be continuing to read the rest of the series. Overall, average.
The characters of Pilgrim and Lacey are developed well, and the constant survival and interpersonal challenges are written in a likeable way including their human flaws and complexities. Most of the story is told in a linear unfolding of events with the occasional switch to other characters' perspectives of some events.
It's a slow read and I eventually got to the point of wishing it were over. I won't be continuing to read the rest of the series. Overall, average.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence