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A review by manuscriptable
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Reading this book felt a little like holding my breath; not in the suspenseful sense, as if I couldn't wait to see what was would happen, but in the sense that I was waiting for something that wasn't coming.
Because of my love for Norse mythology, my expectations may have been too high. While Gornichec did present some interesting interpretations of the myths and provided background to a little-known female character... something important was just missing.
For one, I could not get on board with the writing style. Gornichec had a lot of ground and time to cover, and it all came out very rushed. Little time was spent with the main characters and their inner selves; big shifts in personhood were glossed right over. Also, the author seemed at times to be aiming for an antiquated style in some places, then a very modernized style in others. This inconsistency was distracting.
The time covered, and quick pacing, meant that we spent little time exploring the characters' inner selves. I felt little connection with the protagonist and the main supporting characters; it was a story that required additional time with side-mythical characters and did not provide; therefore, I didn't care much about their struggles and ultimate sacrifices.
As is a frequent occurrence, there were good ideas, but the end result fell short.
Because of my love for Norse mythology, my expectations may have been too high. While Gornichec did present some interesting interpretations of the myths and provided background to a little-known female character... something important was just missing.
For one, I could not get on board with the writing style. Gornichec had a lot of ground and time to cover, and it all came out very rushed. Little time was spent with the main characters and their inner selves; big shifts in personhood were glossed right over. Also, the author seemed at times to be aiming for an antiquated style in some places, then a very modernized style in others. This inconsistency was distracting.
The time covered, and quick pacing, meant that we spent little time exploring the characters' inner selves. I felt little connection with the protagonist and the main supporting characters; it was a story that required additional time with side-mythical characters and did not provide; therefore, I didn't care much about their struggles and ultimate sacrifices.
As is a frequent occurrence, there were good ideas, but the end result fell short.