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I didn't think I'd like this book. Yes, it had a fantasy element, but it was written like historical fiction, which I've been avoiding.
Anyway, I liked it. It read extremely fast - the plot builds and builds but isn't predictable at all. I couldn't believe I was more than half way through when I checked. And I read it during breaks at work, so it kept my interest through lots of short spats.
It's a fascinating blend of genres. I think I'll categorize it as magically realistic historical fiction. ...more
Anyway, I liked it. It read extremely fast - the plot builds and builds but isn't predictable at all. I couldn't believe I was more than half way through when I checked. And I read it during breaks at work, so it kept my interest through lots of short spats.
It's a fascinating blend of genres. I think I'll categorize it as magically realistic historical fiction. ...more
Apr 11, 2011
Rachel
marked it as to-read
