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Deeplight
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I've got to hand it to Hardinge. When she decides to do some worldbuilding, she dives deep. And in this case, I mean that literally.
The world is recovering after sea gods destroyed it several decades past and the remnants eke out a hard survival among the waters and the islands. I was fascinated to discover this world and get embroiled in some rather dangerous situations that turn out badly (as stories always do), but I was even more interested in the cool twists that came about soon after a certain heart showed up.
I love echoes of Cthulhu and deep-sea gods and deals with a devil. But more than that, I LOVE stories. Especially stories within stories--or in this case, a storyteller who survives by telling tales--and how he does it by NOT going about the traditional bard route. :)
I admit I didn't absolutely LOVE this book until we were getting to the big action near the end, but between that and the final resolution, I was VERY satisfied. It pushed all my buttons.
I'd call this one a solid 4.5 stars. :)
The world is recovering after sea gods destroyed it several decades past and the remnants eke out a hard survival among the waters and the islands. I was fascinated to discover this world and get embroiled in some rather dangerous situations that turn out badly (as stories always do), but I was even more interested in the cool twists that came about soon after a certain heart showed up.
I love echoes of Cthulhu and deep-sea gods and deals with a devil. But more than that, I LOVE stories. Especially stories within stories--or in this case, a storyteller who survives by telling tales--and how he does it by NOT going about the traditional bard route. :)
I admit I didn't absolutely LOVE this book until we were getting to the big action near the end, but between that and the final resolution, I was VERY satisfied. It pushed all my buttons.
I'd call this one a solid 4.5 stars. :)
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April 1, 2020
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April 27, 2020
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Apr 28, 2020 01:17AM
Hm ... I do consider this much better than the one about the gander. Yet you rated both equally ... that because of the rating system or did this take too long to get going for you?
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Brad, I started this book! I'm excited to know you read it. I'll read your review after I finish the book. You are always great helping me find books!
Trish: I think this one is better than Fly By Night, but that's either because of the setting and/or the characters pushing it right over the edge for me. :)As for why I docked it a star? Because while I had fun, I only occasionally had a lot of fun. :)
Joanne: there shouldn't be any spoilers! But yes, I think you'll have a good time with this book, too! :)
Too bad, really. For me, this is her best so far. But at least you always had fun and sometimes even a lot of it.
