The Avenger's Apprentice
A mixed review here - 4.0 out of 5 stars Marmite...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2022
I have a fondness for books that are written in the 30's - 50's era.....they have a different 'feel' and flow of dialogue....and on a certain level I found I had that feeling, in places, when reading this book. Similarly there are the lucky coincidences that help to rescue a situation....sometimes quite simply so.....a pleasant enough read. There are moments of sardonic humour, which brings in the 'modern' feel to the writing which I can appreciate (us Brit's just 'get' that type of humour!), and there are moments of pathos. Afrer reading I found it difficult to place myself firmly in the (A) like / (B) not like / (C) unsure category....I guess it must be (C) unsure, but I will read Book 3 whenever it is printed....and for whatever good my nonsensical ramble has done, other than 'how many stars did it get', as if that's actually important.....you either like the book or you don't.....really simple I would have thought....I do wonder though if writing one's opinion online is of any use. I haven't tried to write a book, so to pick at someone else's attempt does feel odd. Their book is in print and for them a lasting and physical 'something' that they achieved. Ach well, ramble on!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2022
I have a fondness for books that are written in the 30's - 50's era.....they have a different 'feel' and flow of dialogue....and on a certain level I found I had that feeling, in places, when reading this book. Similarly there are the lucky coincidences that help to rescue a situation....sometimes quite simply so.....a pleasant enough read. There are moments of sardonic humour, which brings in the 'modern' feel to the writing which I can appreciate (us Brit's just 'get' that type of humour!), and there are moments of pathos. Afrer reading I found it difficult to place myself firmly in the (A) like / (B) not like / (C) unsure category....I guess it must be (C) unsure, but I will read Book 3 whenever it is printed....and for whatever good my nonsensical ramble has done, other than 'how many stars did it get', as if that's actually important.....you either like the book or you don't.....really simple I would have thought....I do wonder though if writing one's opinion online is of any use. I haven't tried to write a book, so to pick at someone else's attempt does feel odd. Their book is in print and for them a lasting and physical 'something' that they achieved. Ach well, ramble on!
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