A review by willowseitz
Strange the Dreamer, by Laini Taylor

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

The writing style of this book was visually enriching and seriously drew me in. It was easy to relate to a main character who is always reading books and has his head in the clouds. It was fascinating watching him grow from a peasant into a mysterious God, and I'm already itching to read the next book in the series. The characters had consistent personalities and were uniquely different from each other. I was invested in the lore and the fantastical mythology because it was directly related to both the main character and the setting. I thought the discussion on racism and trauma was well done, and I desperately want to see Weep become something like the city Lazlo dreamed. 
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