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A review by lyrangalia
Chalice by Robin McKinley
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Slow moving but not ponderous, Chalice reveals its plot like honey falling from a spoon: in slow dribbles and sweet dollops. This is a novel about small folks caught up in big changes and the ways in which small actions can bind a land together.
Chalice’s pleasure is in its unfolding. Chapters pass where you muddle through titles and uncertain roles but so is Marisol. The clarity of the world reveals itself in small bites and the reveal of its climax is heady and sweet.
Chalice’s pleasure is in its unfolding. Chapters pass where you muddle through titles and uncertain roles but so is Marisol. The clarity of the world reveals itself in small bites and the reveal of its climax is heady and sweet.