A review by silence_underrated
Death's Apprentice by K.W. Jeter, Gareth Jefferson Jones
5.0
Most of the time, when I read a good book I appreciate the story that the author was able to create. On occasion, I read a book that has a poor writing style but a good story. I finish the book with only mild disappointment about the style and probably never read the books written by that author again. When I come across a book that has a great writing style, I almost always enjoy it regardless of the story (I've even read some textbooks that I enjoyed purely for the style).
Death's Apprentice is one of those rare books that has an amazing writing style as well as the story to do it justice. The authors didn't subject us to the emotions of the characters, but instead gave us an almost factual perspective of what was happening. Still, I found myself fascinated by the characters. Nathanial, an emotionless character in the end was the one who gave me the most emotional response. Hank, the character who was the most uncaring, ends up caring for the one who needs it most. Blake is so beaten, but he finds the strength to fight the most.
All of the characters were able to turn around and find their purpose, fighting for the lives of those they are protecting. It makes me feel hopeful.
Death's Apprentice is one of those rare books that has an amazing writing style as well as the story to do it justice. The authors didn't subject us to the emotions of the characters, but instead gave us an almost factual perspective of what was happening. Still, I found myself fascinated by the characters. Nathanial, an emotionless character in the end was the one who gave me the most emotional response. Hank, the character who was the most uncaring, ends up caring for the one who needs it most. Blake is so beaten, but he finds the strength to fight the most.
All of the characters were able to turn around and find their purpose, fighting for the lives of those they are protecting. It makes me feel hopeful.