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The Navigating Fox by Christopher Rowe

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leilanoxid's review

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The prose was not my style, hard to keep focus and uninspired to pick it back up time and time again.

rebecca_ejm's review

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adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

finishorforget's review

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hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

A peacefully folklore style tale that opens up as you go. Quinetus is a well rounded character to follow and I enjoy the world he is in but I found i wanted more of everything. Less folklore feel and more epic adventure story. Overall a solid read.

bigjoshyc's review

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

tenderorganic's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I do feel like the ending was rather lackluster but I enjoyed the book all the same. Very (at times obtusely) prosaic but a charming little read nonetheless.

bforcs's review

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4.0

This short and sweet novella gives readers a glimpse into a new world of magical realism, full of enlightened animals and their 'voiceless' kin living alongside humans. Quintus is the only such fox, and has a unique role as a guide to those who travel the magical silver roads.

The only survivor of an expedition to the gates of hell, he is unwillingly roped into leading a second expedition by a spiritual leader whose aim is to close the gates forever, and in exchange he will reveal Quintus' origin, which is unknown to him and the one thing he desires.

I loved every second of this! It reminded me of some of my favorite sci-fi fantasy tales. The writing is somewhat awkwardly styled on very rare occasions, but otherwise enchanting. I sincerely hope to see more out of this world.