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A review by naiapard
Goddess of the North by Georgina Kamsika
2.0
I received this book from NetGalley. In turn, I did my best to convey an honest review.
This is Enola Holmes meets The Hindu “Parthenon”. It is the story of a Hindu goddess who is posing for a human in modern-day Britain. She works as a detective, of course she does, who else would this book derive some conflict if not by having characters investigate random murders (well, not so random, because there has to be a higher reason out there, always).
I trudged my way in this book. I had to drag each one of my feet through these lines that were wrapping round an unbelievable predictable plot.
There is an impressive eagerness to showcase the powers of the heroine, that makes the plot forget its main purpose-what's the big fight? why present all these gods scattered around like wild flowers in a meadow,
instead of focusing on one or two and make them look like the fucking Orchid in the most glamorous flower gallery, that has ever been shown to the human eye?!
Where is the gripping conflict?
Where is the contrast that would result in "higher stakes" for the character?
Where are her weaknesses? As a goddess (she keep reminding the reader) she is so certain that a mere human could not hurt her, that any emotional investment in her well being seems pointless. Even Thor had to be brought down a few pegs, for him to become a relatable character.
And all the jokes about age, that were meant to be funny, because you know, she is an immortal goddess that will never know death:
"You look good for your age." "I do, don't I?"
"Of course, as a goddess of order, I know that means bad things are due."
Overall, not the best read of my month. Neither the worst.
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This is Enola Holmes meets The Hindu “Parthenon”. It is the story of a Hindu goddess who is posing for a human in modern-day Britain. She works as a detective, of course she does, who else would this book derive some conflict if not by having characters investigate random murders (well, not so random, because there has to be a higher reason out there, always).
I trudged my way in this book. I had to drag each one of my feet through these lines that were wrapping round an unbelievable predictable plot.
There is an impressive eagerness to showcase the powers of the heroine, that makes the plot forget its main purpose-what's the big fight? why present all these gods scattered around like wild flowers in a meadow,
instead of focusing on one or two and make them look like the fucking Orchid in the most glamorous flower gallery, that has ever been shown to the human eye?!
Where is the gripping conflict?
Where is the contrast that would result in "higher stakes" for the character?
Where are her weaknesses? As a goddess (she keep reminding the reader) she is so certain that a mere human could not hurt her, that any emotional investment in her well being seems pointless. Even Thor had to be brought down a few pegs, for him to become a relatable character.
And all the jokes about age, that were meant to be funny, because you know, she is an immortal goddess that will never know death:
"Of course, as a goddess of order, I know that means bad things are due."
Overall, not the best read of my month. Neither the worst.
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