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A review by thinde
The Knight by Gene Wolfe
4.0
This story sometimes seemed a little too dense, but I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to learning more about Able and his dog[?] Gylf.
The protagonist, Able, had a chunk of memory stolen... yes, a well used trope. This, when added to a complex multi level set of worlds, with associated collections of beings of escalating power, creates a complex and often confusing setting. We don't often get bogged down however, since Able's personal ethos and commitment pulls the reader through, like the hope of salvation.
The book doesn't have the mesmerising feel of the New Sun series, but the reinterpretation of Norse mythology is more than interesting enough to willingly embrace. I've already queued up the sequel to read.
The protagonist, Able, had a chunk of memory stolen... yes, a well used trope. This, when added to a complex multi level set of worlds, with associated collections of beings of escalating power, creates a complex and often confusing setting. We don't often get bogged down however, since Able's personal ethos and commitment pulls the reader through, like the hope of salvation.
The book doesn't have the mesmerising feel of the New Sun series, but the reinterpretation of Norse mythology is more than interesting enough to willingly embrace. I've already queued up the sequel to read.