The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave has a lot going for it, however, I felt that the plot never got going and the ending was anticlimactic.
I liked the story, it’s solid even if it is predictable, and I enjoyed reading the book, I guess it’s not the Bond I’m used to.
How I Became a Famous Novelist, the fictional author writes a book full of clichés, lyrical descriptions, and commonalities he found in other novels
I enjoyed reading about Captain Kaspar’s inexperience and naiveite, coming into an occupied land still crawling with Nazis, and their victims
For such a relatively short book, about a wide subject, it contains a wealth of knowledge. There is a lot of insight, accurate research, and knowledge
There are sparks of genius sprinkled around the novel. I really enjoyed his characterizations, description of all the main characters, their power, & obsessions
The book consists of very short chapters, a few pages. At the end of each chapter the author provides recipes which were mentioned in the short passages
The story is certainly captivating, but not as focused on the most interesting characters. The narrative does flow, and it’s an easy read
I understand that God of Neverland by Gama Ray Martinez is the first of a series, I’m sure the other books are going to be fascinating as well
One could assert that The Devil’s Whisper is influenced by Dracula. At some points, the literary narrative is told through letters, as well as diary entries.