Helpful Score: 1
I read about 100 pages of this novel and was about to give up. Reading some reviews by other readers caused me to continue reading. I should have gone with my original sentiment.
I think that this book is classed as a fantasy horror novel. It reads like a young adult novel with adult themes. While I was reading this, I was reminded of the Harry Potter novels. It wasn't the subject matter but the phrasing and overly flowery language. Also, the outlandish or alliterative names of various characters brought some English farcical novels to mind. I thought the plot was outlandish and I didn't like the stratagem of jumping back to the childhood of the protagonist in every other chapter.
I was glad that I got to read this book as a free Amazon "first read". I would have really been disappointed if I paid good money for this...
I think that this book is classed as a fantasy horror novel. It reads like a young adult novel with adult themes. While I was reading this, I was reminded of the Harry Potter novels. It wasn't the subject matter but the phrasing and overly flowery language. Also, the outlandish or alliterative names of various characters brought some English farcical novels to mind. I thought the plot was outlandish and I didn't like the stratagem of jumping back to the childhood of the protagonist in every other chapter.
I was glad that I got to read this book as a free Amazon "first read". I would have really been disappointed if I paid good money for this...
