Review: Self's Blossom
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2013
This novel is well and eloquently written. There is a calm and inviting flow to the story.  At times the writing style is a bit at odds with the subject matter itself.  Russell’s very visual descriptions include the scene as a whole, rather than simply specific parts of it.  The plot of this story definitely threw me for a loop a couple of times and left me wondering.  There was a mix of carefree vacation and seriously in depth relationships that seemed at odds with each other.  However, this novel has a very large anthropological element that’s quite intriguing.The characters in this story are extremely uniquely developed.  You get to know a great deal about certain aspects of the characters, those directly related to their actions in the novel.  The supporting cast is just that, support to help carry the story forward.  Their development is directly related to that.As a whole, this was an interesting novel that kept me wondering and guessing throughout.Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.