Blaire's review
The Book of Air and Shadows
by Michael Gruber
Blaire's review
The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber
Blaire's review
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Were it not for a couple of flaws, I might have given this book 5 stars. I liked the premise and the way the plot was developed; there were a couple of surprises along the way, which is always nice. One enjoyable aspect of the book was the occasional acute observation on the part of the author. These were usually apropos of nothing; just an unexpected bonus that I found striking and something that makes the book more than a standard thriller. My principal complaints have to do with the climax of the plot, which I found awkward. There were more complications than were absolutely necessary - particularly a surfeit of characters. Also, themes popped up at the end that hadn't really been part of the texture of earlier parts of the book, i.e. speculations about tragedy vs. comedy etc. Despite the criticisms, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to friends.
