Monday, June 12, 2006

Bridget: 27/26: The Summer Country by James Hetley

I decided to try this writer again and discovered that this was the book that I read the rave reviews about. This one was much better than the one I previously blogged about. Much more complexity to the characters and a much smarter storyline.

I liked the way that the author was able to combine two different worlds and mesh them together so well. I also liked the fact that though some of the characters had supernatural powers, they weren't invincible. The characters also had complex psychological issues which made their story and background development much more interesting to read. Much more like the George R R Martin characters.

Basic plot. Emotionally distressed woman things that she is paranoid and schizophrenic due to a troubled past. Later discovers that she has powers which influence the symptoms she experiences. She gets caught between two worlds because of something she has that people from another world want. Story unfolds the resolution of this problem and gives her answers and strength to move beyond her troubled past.

Highly recommended for you fantasy buffs, though I feel that this book might be a little more interesting to girls because most of the main characters are women.

4 Comments:

Blogger Kayan said...

Bridget, you're killing me.
- k

6/13/2006 2:21 PM  
Blogger Rich said...

Congratulations, Bridget! 26 in 52! what a feat! well done.

6/13/2006 6:35 PM  
Blogger yong said...

here, here. congrats to our first finisher, and by all means keep on blogging. (though you'll have to pardon me if I gag a little at all the George R R Martin lovefest. :D )

6/13/2006 7:02 PM  
Blogger Jay said...

dang it. not that it's a competition or anything
:)
Um.. there's one more for the George R R Martin lovefest coming up...

6/16/2006 4:38 AM  

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