serafel 's review for:

Written on the Dark by Guy Gavriel Kay

4.25

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I love what GGK does. He wants to tell a story, and he sets the characters in a period of history we're familiar with, but, he tells a story about how ordinary people can sway extraordinary events. He adds a slightly fantastical spin and adds his own characters. While it's not France, it's inspired by medieval France.

I think you can enjoy this either as a fan of fantasy or as a fan of historical fiction. At the end of the day, it's mostly about the people and the choices they make.