This was an intriguing story about a female magician at the turn of the century. I enjoyed how the POV of each chapter moved from one of the main characters to the other, and back again. It gave the story true depth. Also, the subplot characters took on a life of their own, which made the story even more interesting. Several times, I was surprised at a hook moving in a direction I couldn't predict... and the ending surprised me, as well. I'd highly recommend it.
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This is an edgy science fiction/horror story with just enough humor to lighten up the shadows. Having a building play a central part to the plot is very interesting; a writing device that intrigues and challenges your understanding of what the page if capable of producing. The story draws you in deeper to the mystery, and the characters mimic people you know in real life. This is a story that makes you contemplate "what if" scenarios, and perhaps suspend your disbelief more than you thought possible. This is a wonderful book that gives you the distinct pleasure of being inside the heart and mind of Ivan, a low-land gorilla. He's a silver-back, and he's magnificent! The author weaves a heartfelt story of companionship and promises, of truth and imagination not to be missed. It's a book you'll not want to stop reading when the day wanes. It's a forever story that you'll want to share with everyone you know - especially children. Although it's not a children's book, per se; it has a message every man, woman and child should read, understand and take into their hearts This is a extraordinary story with surprises at nearly every turn. There is a lovely spice of wonderment when a french gargoyle chef and a disenfranchised alchemist must join forces to solve mysteries in Oregon. This is a fantastic read, very strong in both imagery and word play. The main characters are real and believable - even the gargoyle. The subtext characters make the story more rich and add to the depth of the emotional connection as you read each chapter. A pure delight. Discovering author, Gigi Pandian is a true delight! I'm looking forward to my next adventure with this talented wordsmith. This dystopian story deals with the reversal of roles between men and women, and who holds the power. The investigation of what might be different if women were in charge was a fascinating premise, heightened by the meticulous physical descriptions of people, places and survival tactics on both sides of the wall. I was very impressed with Pamela Sargent's storytelling in this book. Her use of an involved character to tell the story was especially interesting to me. I was unaware who, exactly, the narrator was until the very last chapter. This made the story much more engaging to me. The characters are easy to relate to, and don't seem all that different from the people I know today. This is a story that has a level of realism that, if considered without prejudice, is extremely plausable. I listened to the audiobook version, and was impressed with the use of two different voices, one male and one female, to show the distinct differences not only between characters, but between the divisions of society, as well. Having two narrators made the story much more engaging for me. |
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