A review by dr_dr_olshakes
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins

dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Aside from the occasional lore dump, I quite liked this! Striking original (at least from my own catalog), with layered, interesting, idiosyncratic characters. The blood and guts did a lot for me, especially coupled with earnestness. As mentioned, a few lore dumps did bring things to a grinding halt on occasion, and the ending was...kind of abrupt? Not quite anticlimactic, but definitely not the strongest. Over all, though, high marks and a treat for anyone who finds magic in books.