Review: An Excellent & Intriguing Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 29, 2011
The Pendulum is a fantastic story by Tarah Scott. What I really enjoyed about this novel is the plot and storytelling, and the first thing I noticed was Tarah's excellent use of Old English. This story is set in Scotland around the late 1300s, and speaking in Old English was the norm. As an avid historical novel reader, I could tell that Tarah did the research to make sure every detail - from language to scenery - was historically accurate to the time period. But the great part is that you don't have to be familiar with Old English to enjoy this story. Tarah expertly weaves historically accurate details in a way that's very easy to read. This is a major reason why The Pendulum is such a rich story.I also loved the series of murders that are happening around Lady Airin. This addition of suspense and intrigue kept me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out who is behind these murders. Tarah delivers this story in a way that will shock you when you find out who is behind this madness. Overall, I loved The Pendulum. The pacing is perfect, the story is rich and thrilling, the characters compliment each other, and Lady Airin truly shines in this novel.Zee, Fire Pages