A review by constantine2020
Bury the Living by Jodi McIsaac
3.0
Rating: 3.0/5.0
An interesting historical fantasy fiction story. The book can be considered cultural as it concentrates more on the Irish Civil War. So basically you have factual history combined with fantasy and science fiction (time travel). I think it was interesting to read about the Northern Irish conflict as I have not read anything about it before. The author has created a good balance between the historical part and the fantasy part with staying very close to the historical records.
The story basically follows Nora who one day is taken back in time to change the outcome of the going on war. I like historical books a lot but I felt that the story here at some parts was getting slow. I also wish if the author was a bit more detailed in describing her characters as it was hard for me to imagine or build a clear physical picture for them specially the main character. The end of the book leaves the room open for the next book but it definitely gives you an idea where the next book is heading.
Overall, this was a good read and should appeal to readers who enjoy to read about the history of different cultures with added time travel element.
An interesting historical fantasy fiction story. The book can be considered cultural as it concentrates more on the Irish Civil War. So basically you have factual history combined with fantasy and science fiction (time travel). I think it was interesting to read about the Northern Irish conflict as I have not read anything about it before. The author has created a good balance between the historical part and the fantasy part with staying very close to the historical records.
The story basically follows Nora who one day is taken back in time to change the outcome of the going on war. I like historical books a lot but I felt that the story here at some parts was getting slow. I also wish if the author was a bit more detailed in describing her characters as it was hard for me to imagine or build a clear physical picture for them specially the main character. The end of the book leaves the room open for the next book but it definitely gives you an idea where the next book is heading.
Overall, this was a good read and should appeal to readers who enjoy to read about the history of different cultures with added time travel element.