Review: Humorous Fantasy Incorporates Adventure, Myths, and Legends for a Fun Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 1, 2014
“A Not So Singular World” is a fantasy adventure story about Jeremiah, a young man who is leading an ordinary life until one day when he begins to feel slightly strange—and is hit by the car of a strange man who says he’s delighted Jeremiah has finally been found.From there, Jeremiah is plunged into a world of danger and adventure, as he runs from the dangerous Brothers of Olympus; meets and falls for a young woman named Trudy, who has a pendant that’s strangely connected to his own pocketwatch; and has his skin saved more than a few times by his loyal cat, Orlin. Through it all, he remains determined to find his parents, who he hasn’t seen since he was a baby. Other Greek gods from Mount Olympus, including Hera herself, are mixed up in his story, and as Jeremiah faces each new challenge he grows and matures as a character.I read “A Not So Barren World” first, and so I really enjoyed “A Not So Singular World”—it filled in a lot of plotline gaps for me, but it’s also fun to see the other side of the story. Jeremiah is an appealing and likeable character—he’s optimistic and intelligent, and I liked that his romance with Trudy was sincere and straightforward, rather than complicated. I also liked the parade of creatures and myths the author works into the story, including the trickster Puck and the spider Anansi; it keeps the story unexpected and fresh.“A Not So Singular World” is a fun, entertaining read and I would recommend it to readers who enjoy humorous fantasy that incorporates figures from myth and legend into a human world that’s touched by magic.