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comadivine11 's review for:
Fevre Dream
by George R.R. Martin
Another book that I've been aware of for quite a long time but only just got around to reading. I think this was GRRM's second novel that he published (not counting the one he co-authored) and I think that shows a bit for sure. The writing is not nearly as polished as what we see in the ASOIAF books. I'm also not sure if GRRM really knows a southern accent enough to write it well as our main character, Abner Marsh, sounded a bit like a caricature of somebody speaking with a southern accent.
Additionally, this book really takes until about the 35-40% mark before it really gets interesting. Reader be warned; this book contains a LOT of instances of the n-word. I presume GRRM was going for period authenticity as the majority of this book not only takes place in the South but also from about 1850-1870. Nevertheless, I don't think this is a tack that any writer publishing today would choose to take (this book was published in 1982).
But overall, I did enjoy the book well enough. Once it got going, it kept me interested. It had a slightly unique take on the vampire mythology as to what vampires really are and what is and isn't true about them. This book also had some genuinely creepy bits and a good villain. I felt like the book went on a bit long; 400 pages but with a pretty small font. Seemed like the eventual ending could've happened on a few earlier points without losing much impact.
Anyways, my quest to find and read the best vampire book continues. Looks like a reread of The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman is up next.
Additionally, this book really takes until about the 35-40% mark before it really gets interesting. Reader be warned; this book contains a LOT of instances of the n-word. I presume GRRM was going for period authenticity as the majority of this book not only takes place in the South but also from about 1850-1870. Nevertheless, I don't think this is a tack that any writer publishing today would choose to take (this book was published in 1982).
But overall, I did enjoy the book well enough. Once it got going, it kept me interested. It had a slightly unique take on the vampire mythology as to what vampires really are and what is and isn't true about them. This book also had some genuinely creepy bits and a good villain. I felt like the book went on a bit long; 400 pages but with a pretty small font. Seemed like the eventual ending could've happened on a few earlier points without losing much impact.
Anyways, my quest to find and read the best vampire book continues. Looks like a reread of The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman is up next.