A review by littlesmaug
A Fall in Autumn by Michael G. Williams

challenging dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Full review here: https://littlesmaug.wordpress.com/2022/06/23/review-a-fall-in-autumn-by-michael-g-williams/

Snippet:  

It was admittedly a bit dense and I think I missed a bit of it on the first read. I want to go back to my ebook version to read again so I can highlight all of the little details that add up to the big reveal. Much like Lord of the Rings or Dune, it was harder to absorb it as an audiobook because there’s just a lot to keep track of. I made the mistake (?) of listening when I was tired, which led me to missing bits and pieces that became important later.

What I absolutely loved about the book was its protagonist, our narrator. Valerius talks to us like we have any clue what is going on in this science fiction world from page one. He’s a private eye, so it is very much narrated like a noir fiction novel, with our suave detective. But Valerius is not suave. He’s not misogynistic. He’s a poor gay man just trying to get by in a future society. The book starts off with him tracking a target and finding himself involved in a very unexpected adventure involving golems, ghosts, and avenging angels.