Review: A wonderful retelling of an ancient tale
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 17, 2012
(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my review)For those of you who do not know, Legend of the White Snake is a tale that began in China many, many years ago. Earliest tellings were that of a horror story but, over time it has transformed into a well know story of eternal love. Martin Chu Shui has created his own modern day adaptation of this same story--and he has done a wonderful job. He has brought his own perspective and originality to this story making it more captivating for the readers of today. The characters are well worked, portraying the new and the old quite nicely. I especially liked the portrayal of Lady White Snake (Caitlin) and her ever protective Green Snake (Alice). There is added tension and excitement as Caitlin fights vampires and government operatives in order to protect her love. Even with all of these modern day additions, the original story still shines through. You get the best of both worlds so to speak. This story in essence shows what it is to truly love--that love has no boundaries--even across lifetimes. Martin Chu Shui's rendition is truly an epic one. The wording is a bit rocky in parts but it does not take away from the heart of the story. If you are a fan of fantasy, romance and culture, I recommend giving this book a try. I am quite sure you won't be disappointed.