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A review by booksnorkel
Grayling's Song by Karen Cushman
1.0
I read this book for my work as an uncorrected proof.
I did not like this book. It was pretty disappointing and over all just did nothing for me. It should really be called “Four women walk around calling each other names and complaining about everything”
This book made me think of when I read old fantasy that just doesn’t stand up to the test of time it feels very dated. It lacks details that would immerse you in the story; it doesn’t go far enough with the plot, any of the dangers, the magic, even how the main character is treated by her mother. Everything feels glossed over, and after about 75 pages I took the hint and started glossing over the book. The writing is done in an archaic language that instead of enhancing the story slowed and encumbered it. Making it a 150 ish page book a three day slog. The book seems more of an outline than an actual book as if it’s missing a large part; with it only being 150 ish pages I think that there is a lot of room for details and character building. Honestly the cover is bad also, making it look like this was self published and the author couldn't get a real artist.
I did not like this book. It was pretty disappointing and over all just did nothing for me. It should really be called “Four women walk around calling each other names and complaining about everything”
This book made me think of when I read old fantasy that just doesn’t stand up to the test of time it feels very dated. It lacks details that would immerse you in the story; it doesn’t go far enough with the plot, any of the dangers, the magic, even how the main character is treated by her mother. Everything feels glossed over, and after about 75 pages I took the hint and started glossing over the book. The writing is done in an archaic language that instead of enhancing the story slowed and encumbered it. Making it a 150 ish page book a three day slog. The book seems more of an outline than an actual book as if it’s missing a large part; with it only being 150 ish pages I think that there is a lot of room for details and character building. Honestly the cover is bad also, making it look like this was self published and the author couldn't get a real artist.