Review: Well woven read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 18, 2013
Black Sea Gods is a thought-provoking read that is a little bit hard to get into, but once you do the trouble to get to know the characters and get into the story, it is quite addictive. It is the retelling of familiar Bible stories in a manner that seems to mix a few different elements of different religions.The story follows Aizarg and a group of Lo people who one day find the fish gone from their waters and the animals fleeing together inland. Strange and disturbing things are happening all around and the Lo people do not understand. Instead of giving in to hopelessness and starvation, they consult their wise-woman and a small group with the leader of the people, Aizarg, set out on a perilous journey far from all they know.On the way they meet a young slave girl who will be a guide to the city of the Narim, a fabled race known as `The Black Sea Gods'. As the story unfolds, more and more layers are revealed, and the familiar themes begin to show. The world as they know it is ending and soon enough time becomes of the essence and a race for their lives and the lives of those they love begins. Aizarg must learn to trust the `true God' and also those around him if he is to fulfil his purpose and keep a promise.The storyteller weaves an intricate and involved story, carrying different storylines with ease. The descriptions are well done as well as the conversation.  There were several memorable quotes that really attributed to the skill of the author.I am looking forward to the next book in the series.