Review: An Intriguing and Beautifully Written Novella about the Orcs.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
Now I have always hoped that the Orcs would get a literary treatment in their own right and the brilliance of Christine Blackthorn in her book, "By My Side: A Valentine's Day Story" does just that. When I picked it up and started reading I knew instinctively that I had picked up something extraordinary. The writing is melodic and entrancing more like poetic prose and masterfully crafted. Few novels these days compare with such erudite and classical magnificence as Blackthorn's facility with the English language which is mesmerising. I was won over and thoroughly enjoyed this story about, Reschkar and the Orcs and the love story behind the intense action which was inter-spliced with this non-traditional romance. All the characters are vividly portrayed and you cannot but feel for them. It’s not always easy for creative writers to develop believable characters for their short stories or novels. BUT This Novel Succeeds Brilliantly! It is Superlative and the Author here is a Master Artist at the Top of both her game and her Genre. Most of us don’t have close relationships with dashing heroes named or brilliant, beautiful female femme fatales who light up the Kindle or paper page in front of us. This makes it tempting to take inspiration from people we actually know. But this Fantastic book does everything for you! The resulting characters are Magnificent Creations. Highly Recommended. Great Buy.