Review: A Cracking Good Read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
What starts out as a relatively simple novel with a clear direction quickly becomes a tangled and fascinating story that draws the reader to perpetually turn to the next page. The subtle blend of the supernatural with a majority of real, rational events leaves the reader unsure of what sort of world he is reading about. I think the character development, although slow at first, was drawn out in a perfect way, unraveling as the plot did. It was a simultaneous growth of my affection for the characters and my intrigue with the novel, which is not an easy thing to do for most writers.It was balanced and filled with enough mystery and uncertainty to make it almost impossible not to guess as you read along, working to solve puzzles and confusing connections a few pages before the author pulled back the curtain. My only critique is that some of the characters didn't seem to fill their roles or contribute to the overall plot as much as I expected. While there are always lead characters and foils, I felt myself confused by how much I cared or knew about one character that didn't necessarily end up being all that significant. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed Parv's skill and wide range of knowledge, making this book a mixture of many genres. It was a sci-fi, romance, mystery thriller that truly kept me on the edge of every word. I will definitely be reading more work by Parv in the future.