A review by bitofadisgrace
He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Phenomenal historical fiction that manages to portray characters that are achingly real and complicated. The author manages to pack in tons of historical and cultural information that add to the story instead of distracting or boring the reader, and adds magic and ghosts without making this very serious story silly.

Apart from that, the author's explorations of gender, family betrayal, revenge, and hunger for power were unique and very moving. 
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