A review by sai_g
An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Hmm🤔
The writing is so weird. It did not give me space to feel anything about what was happening or the characters. Before I could form a thought of my own on what was happening, it was over. Moved into the next scene. Whoosh! I think I now learnt the difference between "fast paced" and "just fast" writing.Â
Though i always appreciate a standalone fantasy, when you have this much about to happen in a story, you dont put all of it in one book. With the number of characters and the well thought premise(mind you, well thought. Not well written), it would have been better if the characters were given more time with the reader. Only then will the events mean something to me. It is a first for me to care this less about the characters.Â
I gotta admit the strong female main character was a bit likable (just a bit).Â
Overall, the book felt like an old action movie of sorts with no personality whatsoever and the dialogue felt like the conversations in teen-me's head imagining myself as a cool character.Â
The writing is so weird. It did not give me space to feel anything about what was happening or the characters. Before I could form a thought of my own on what was happening, it was over. Moved into the next scene. Whoosh! I think I now learnt the difference between "fast paced" and "just fast" writing.Â
Though i always appreciate a standalone fantasy, when you have this much about to happen in a story, you dont put all of it in one book. With the number of characters and the well thought premise(mind you, well thought. Not well written), it would have been better if the characters were given more time with the reader. Only then will the events mean something to me. It is a first for me to care this less about the characters.Â
I gotta admit the strong female main character was a bit likable (just a bit).Â
Overall, the book felt like an old action movie of sorts with no personality whatsoever and the dialogue felt like the conversations in teen-me's head imagining myself as a cool character.Â