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Not a Classic Mary Jo Putney

Revisado: 07-17-24

I have been a long time fan of Ms Putney. I have read several of her books multiple times. In the past she has addressed complex social and psychological issues and build 3 dimensional characters that I care about. This book seems like a hodge podge of Nora Roberts fantasy and Mercedes Lackey mind magic with flat forgettable characters. I'm very disappointed.

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compelling true life account

Revisado: 04-12-24

this is a powerfully written and ably narrated story of bit just misplaced justice but deliberate willful misconduct by prosecuters, defense, and judges.
Anthony Ray Hinton was wrongly accused of capital murder, convicted after a farcical trial, and sentenced to death. he spent the first 3 years of his sentence in silence before he began to slowly interact with other prisoners and guards.
this is a story about faith and incredible personal strength.
I can't even imagine how I would deal with a similar burden.
well worth the time. it is also a subtle call to action.

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deeply moving story of hardship and struggleĵ

Revisado: 06-10-23

the narrator was perfect. his voice and accent ate spot on. he never got on the way of the story and added considerably to the experience . this story had so much realism that I kept having to set it aside. I couldn't face the next disaster in Damon's complicated life without taking a break and fortifying my heart. I'd like to believe that these events are not possible but as a foster parent, i know some children come from desperate home situations. and conversely not all foster parents are as depicted in this story. this novel is terribly conscious of a major event in our society with the wide availability of the miracle pain pill and the resulting addiction crisis. a sober look at pharma's role in product promotion.

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Beginning a new series and laying groundwoek

Revisado: 07-20-22

I'm a fan of Mary Balough. This is a promising beginning for a new series. As this is the launch book, each of the characters who will tell their own stories in upcoming books must be introduced enough for readers to see the shape of their upcoming stories
The hero starts out as a relatively naive young man with an attractive innocence, dedication to duty and love of family that is sincere and enviable. Confronted with the truth of the essential hypocrisy of his father and the facade of perfect family he responds with dramatic and public outrage. He is exiled from his home by his mother. he responds to what he believes to be an unjust punishment by completely severing his ties with all members of his family except for his natural brother who joins him in exile. He morphs into much more complex man after his exile. The heroine is an enthusiastic slightly unconventional young woman.

Returning home after the death of his father he must decide how to relate to his mother and other family members who all have suffered as a result of his actions.

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only stubbornness kept me listening

Revisado: 07-19-22

I really struggled to finish the book. I started it several times when i was looking for something unfinished in my library and couldn't remember what it was. even though I probably started it several times, I couldn't remember if i had read it. The narration drove me away as soon as i started to listen. I finally bit the bullet and plowed on. I have several hundred audible titles in my library and this is the worst one I've encountered. Initially I struggled with the narrator's voice and delivery, she seemed to be trying too hard for New York clip. The only main-ish character I liked was Koa and he was also a stretch. The definition between characters was weak. Only Billy was distinctive and he just sounded weak.
The plot was a pointless, passionless plot. I found I just didn't care about what happened next. The lead poisoning angle just a strange devise. For a supposedly well educated well traveled woman the main character was usually weakly defined. Even she recognized her essential hollowness. I just couldn't work up the energy to care about her.
The ending didn't leave me hoping for more. Luckily I didn't have anything else I wanted to read or I would have felt the time waste.

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Excellent story line - great way to advance

Revisado: 02-12-22

I loved the further development of characters and story. Mancour continues to develop the world and adventures.

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excellent read

Revisado: 02-08-22

I enjoyed the characters and found them well rounded and believable. appreciated the plot twists and turns. interesting insights and details about police and hostage negotiation. will listen again

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Why change pronunciations after over a dozen books

Revisado: 11-15-21

Not my favorite of the Spellmonger Series. Annoying to hear character names, place names, chemical names etc almost unrecognizable in this new narration/narrator Annoying enough to seriously interfere with entire experience.

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interesting Take on Firebird and Fool Memes

Revisado: 07-17-21

I have been a Mercedes Lackey fan for decades. I've enjoyed her retelling of fairy and folk tales. This one was darker than either original and added new twists and turns. The years of repetitive and escalating experiences of abuse at home for Ilyia culminate in near fratracide. The twist when the hero wins the fair captured princess was unexpected. There is no redemption for either family. This tale has heros, evil sorcerers, talking animals, even dragons and lots and lots of magic.

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had 2 read twice

Revisado: 06-03-21

At first go I only finished the book because I love the others so much. then I read the reviews and had a second go. It is still not on my top for the series but it's better than ok. I enjoyed the interpretive intersections.

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