This is the best kind of review. The kind that makes us immediately want to read the story :)
I've been meaning to try Valente's writing. Most likely i'll start with this one.
Thank you Susana! That is a wonderful compliment. If the flourish of her writing doesn't turn you off, I highly, highly recommend her. If you like complicated love, this is perfect, otherwise I recommend her young adult--The Girl Who Circumnavigated. I'm still working my way through all her books.
Well, you wrote a perfect review!
No, this kind of writing is actually my cup of tea :) and this story has definitely grabbed my attention, so i'll definitely be starting with this one!
I'm also curious about her ya series. I hope to read it one of these days.
Catherynne Valente is one of those authors that I know can write well...but I just can't care.
Does that sound bad? I mean, I have agreat deal of respect for her writing. I've tried some of her books (The Orphan's Tales), and I have to say that as many of her books as I've tried to read. I haven't finished a single one.
The Orphan's tale was like Inception within Inception. I loved it, but I just couldn't keep track of it. I tried to read this one, as well, and the writing is lovely, but I just fell asleep.
It doesn't sound bad at all; I think it's about what drives a good story in the reader's mind. I'll take word-smithing and creativity over logicistics any day, but I know that drives others nutty. I usually have to wait for the right mood to read a book like this. The best can do both, of course.
You might enjoy The Girl Who Circumnavigated series more since you enjoyed Lightning Thief and Orphans' Tales--it retains her fun characterization, but has faster and more cohesive plotting.
I've been meaning to try Valente's writing. Most likely i'll start with this one.
No, this kind of writing is actually my cup of tea :) and this story has definitely grabbed my attention, so i'll definitely be starting with this one!
I'm also curious about her ya series. I hope to read it one of these days.
Does that sound bad? I mean, I have agreat deal of respect for her writing. I've tried some of her books (The Orphan's Tales), and I have to say that as many of her books as I've tried to read. I haven't finished a single one.
The Orphan's tale was like Inception within Inception. I loved it, but I just couldn't keep track of it. I tried to read this one, as well, and the writing is lovely, but I just fell asleep.
You might enjoy The Girl Who Circumnavigated series more since you enjoyed Lightning Thief and Orphans' Tales--it retains her fun characterization, but has faster and more cohesive plotting.