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Clever – Crafty Debut
Posted by tcabn in Books, Fiction, Short Story on January 5, 2013
Choices & Chances by Patrick White; yet to be rated by Amazon or goodreads.
Some Thoughts on Choices & Chances:
Choices and Chances offers three distinct short stories that have everything to do with the pebble in the pond theory; the ripple-effect a single choice can have on the totality of our lives and those around us. The Streak’s main character plays a very active role in his situation, while the protagonist in The Traffickers chose an environment where others held the strings. In The Law of Unintended Consequences, you’re left having that internal debate to assign blame or determine cause and effect like some kind of prosecuting attorney. Read the rest of this entry »
Debut novel offers unique twists to fantasy genre
The Sword of Solonus by Adam Matthews; an Amazon and goodreads 4.7 stars average rating.
A few thoughts:
It’s always refreshing to read a fantasy novel that takes a creative approach to the fundamentals of setting, in particular the rules or laws of magic. Matthews has done a remarkable job creating a pretty unique magic system that pushes beyond conventional bounds in its limitation, raw power, and its need for a humanoid passion to really add the wow-factor. Read the rest of this entry »
Rich characters, a warm and moving story
Posted by tcabn in Books, Historical Fiction on December 1, 2012
Wonderfully charming debut – Only a Paper Moon by Tina Pisco; an Amazon and goodreads 3.5 stars average rating.
Some Thoughts on Only a Paper Moon:
This is a story you might expect to read from a much more seasoned author but Tina Pisco’s debut is absolutely rich with color and characters. Read the rest of this entry »
Wool conceals deadly truths
Wool Omnibus by Hugh C. Howey
My rating: 5 of 5
Hugh Howey clearly dedicated tremendous time and passion in writing the Wool Omnibus, presenting a unique story with the flavor and depth you would expect to find in great works by authors like Orwell and Bradbury. He challenges the reader with timeless, gripping questions that stress our ethics and morals. Read the rest of this entry »
A captivating story precedes the legend
Posted by tcabn in Books, Fantasy, Historical Fiction on October 8, 2012
Shadowland by C.M. Gray; an Amazon average rating of 4.1 stars and 4.0 stars on goodreads.
Quick summary of Shadowland:
Call this the prequel to some of the best tales surrounding King Arthur and the mythical Camelot. Step back in time to a dark age a generation before the famed Knights of the Round Table when a Saxon horde, treacherous Britons, and savage Picts relentlessly scour the countryside for the true heir to the British throne. Caught up in the fray are Usher and Cal, along with dozens of other children who are rounded up as the invaders burn village after village in their search. Narrowly escaping slaughter in their own village, the boys hunt the warband for answers and Cal’s sister Clarise, who was taken captive in the raid. Their journey is one of discovery, about the plots for power and the power within themselves. Read the rest of this entry »
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