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Deathless
by Catherynne M. Valente
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wish I enjoyed this book more than I did.
It was beautifully written, and in a way that very much belied it’s folktale roots. However, this book as NO plot whatsoever. I understand that it’s supposed to show the cyclical nature of the fairytale, to have this kind of timeless feel, but it is about the least fun thing in the world to have a story that meanders on with seemingly no purpose whatsoever.
I am a huge fan of Russian folklore — I find it all incredibly fascinating. But this? Was not the way to do it.
It was beautifully written, and in a way that very much belied it’s folktale roots. However, this book as NO plot whatsoever. I understand that it’s supposed to show the cyclical nature of the fairytale, to have this kind of timeless feel, but it is about the least fun thing in the world to have a story that meanders on with seemingly no purpose whatsoever.
I am a huge fan of Russian folklore — I find it all incredibly fascinating. But this? Was not the way to do it.