Review: A Heart-Pounding Tale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2014
I’m always on the lookout for good fantasy books like ‘A Not So Barren World’, but when I picked it up and gave it a read, I was quite impressed. There are so few fantasy stories today that hit the nail on the head like Patrick Hatt did with his exciting characters and otherworldly settings, and after reading it, I can definitely say that the next time I’m book shopping, I’ll be picking up another one of his creations.I want to make a mention of this authors imaginative use of Magic Realism. The main characters of this novel are thrown into a land where Gods and Goddesses walk the earth, and yet their motives are worldly. It really is a fun contrast that lends itself to an enjoyable experience alongside such heart-pounding action.Speaking of action, this novel was stuffed with it. There were huge, memorable moments, like the descent into Hell, and even though the fights could be silly, this was forgivable due to the excellent pacing and exposition that brings it all together.Patrick Hatt is a real pro, and I am very excited to check out more of his work. I would recommend this novel to anyone who likes action, adventure, and magic realism.