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kittyg's review
* I read this as a judge for the #SPFBO as it's one of this year's entries*
I have to preface this by saying I did not finish this book. I read to 15% and decided that sadly it just wasn't drawing me in.
This story is classic fantasy in that it has ogres, elves, trolls and more. The main characters can talk to animals and the plot revolves around the eleven races and the protection of a road by our main character.
Personally, I think classic fantasy can be fun but it has to really stand out from the crowd and this one just didn't captivate me. I do like books with all the classic stereotypes, when they are solid and inviting and intriguing, but in this case I just couldn't feel a storing attachment. I think there have been some other titles where the writing wasn't as dense or the characters had some more sparks to them and this one just didn't grip me.
Overall, I can say this one didn't have enough of a lure to keep me reading, but I think for readers of classic fantasy or those newer to fantasy they may enjoy it more. I'm a little disillusioned with the classic style and I think I judge more harshly as it's an area which is so frequently seen. DNF.
I have to preface this by saying I did not finish this book. I read to 15% and decided that sadly it just wasn't drawing me in.
This story is classic fantasy in that it has ogres, elves, trolls and more. The main characters can talk to animals and the plot revolves around the eleven races and the protection of a road by our main character.
Personally, I think classic fantasy can be fun but it has to really stand out from the crowd and this one just didn't captivate me. I do like books with all the classic stereotypes, when they are solid and inviting and intriguing, but in this case I just couldn't feel a storing attachment. I think there have been some other titles where the writing wasn't as dense or the characters had some more sparks to them and this one just didn't grip me.
Overall, I can say this one didn't have enough of a lure to keep me reading, but I think for readers of classic fantasy or those newer to fantasy they may enjoy it more. I'm a little disillusioned with the classic style and I think I judge more harshly as it's an area which is so frequently seen. DNF.
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