by Charles de Lint
Book content warnings:rapedrug addictionThis book was difficult to read. A friend recommended it to me, and, though I know why, the fact that she was my friend was the only reason I finished this book. Coming from an abusive household made Jilly and Raylene's PoVs and backstories sometimes hard to s...
This book had the potential to be truly enchanting. Unfortunately, despite having some beautiful imagery, it was clunky, the many many characters were not authentic or believable, and the dark subject matter was not overcome by the escapism that fantasy worlds are supposed to offer. I didn't feel th...
I'll need to read this book again to fairly review it. This was the first de Lint I've read, and it wasn't anywhere near what I expected. From the cover and description I was expecting something fairy tale-ish, but this is actually a beautifully written and at times completely heartbreaking story of...
H:bookiesnot essentialCharles de Lint - The Onion Girl - UnbOne from the storage units.Not too much later: this will not suit at all!
This year I've decided to explore the genres like I've never done before: a little more sci-fi, a little mystery, some YA and fantasy... For years two names have continually come up as possible forays into the world of fantasy—John Crowley and Charles De Lint. I plan to tackle both in 2012.De Lint i...
The problem with De Lint is he's just not nearly as imaginative as he thinks he is. His "flights of fancy" are flat and derivative at best. Even worse, in my mind; he can't write believable dialog, friendships, or young people. At all.
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