A review by madnabox
Rosewater by Tade Thompson

dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book shifts timelines every chapter. It was very confusing at first, but I got used to it. It uses that time rewind to give the reader information that is pertinent to the plot. I get that it is used to keep the intrigue going, but I really did not like it.

I also did not like Kaaro, the main character. He is arrogant and self centered. Maybe he's like this because he's supposed to be an anti-hero because he's "not the saving the world type." Not my vide.

The writing was good. The world was well thought out. I'm glad it wasn't a cliff hanger ending, because I'm not interested in continuing to read this trilogy any time soon. I'm sure I will, but maybe not this year.
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