Review by hpatnaik - The Spear Cuts Through Water

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hpatnaik 's review for:

The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez

4.0

dark emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

this is a truly original fantasy novel. you have a basic premise - two heroes are escorting the Moon through the land to a final destination - but with a fascinating and time bending narrative structure (the story is told as a theater performance). in every scene you get to hear everyone’s thoughts and perspectives (e.g, the last thoughts of the person being killed by a warrior).

I don’t think this is a book for everyone. The unique narrative structure can be confusing and overwhelming. And the gore and brutality is A LOT. But in the end, it really is a love story of these deeply flawed and human main characters, and I was enraptured.

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