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for Lamp Black, Wolf Grey
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Mary Lou C. (Shenandoah Junction, WV)
Interesting story
The story takes place in the Welsh mountains and intertwines modern day with centuries-old legends and characters.
The author's tale was interesting and enjoyable to read, but I wasn't taken into it as I expected to be.
I felt the characters had little depth. A really great story will pull you into the time and place and put you behind the characters, enabling you to experience their experiences. This was not a really great story. Unfortunately, it was just average for me.
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Andrea K. (Lansdowne, PA)
Good potential that misses its mark
I had high hopes for this book based on the intriguing cover and interesting title. The first two lines of the Prologue grabbed my attention immediately. My interest was piqued. Who is this girl and why is she trapped in that small room with no way out? I settled in for a journey of mystery, drama and damsels in distress.
Brackston cleverly keeps my questions at bay by switching back and forth between feudal and contemporary Wales, telling the tale of two women whose infatuations lead them on a path of potential destruction.
The author excels at descriptions of the Welsh countryside and does a good job of setting the stage for both stories. Where the book faltered for me was in effectively intertwining of the two stories. It was unclear whether the author thought this was a historical novel, a fantasy or psychological thriller. It would have been a stronger story if the author had focused on one or two genres, but not all three.
More character development would have been helpful in understanding the plot directions. The male characters in particular were poorly developed. Merlin serves as the link between the two stories, but he is relegated to a minor character. He mesmerizes both women without much explanation. It was also difficult for me to understand why Laura, who is trying to have a baby with her husband, would find herself entangled with other men. Perhaps more information about Dan or Rhys might have made Laura a more sympathetic character.
It is unfortunate that a book with such potential would end so predictably. It left me disappointed and thinking about how it could have been a better book. The book was a quick read and I enjoyed the historical plot focusing on Megan much more than its contemporary counterpart. That may be enough for fans of Ms. Brackston.
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Sandra C. (Rensselaer, NY)
Weak book
When I was offered this book to read I was unaware of the mystical nature of the book and that is not a genre that I enjoy. However I read the book and found the character development was weak.
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