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A review by amy_harboredinpages
Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This one is not for the faint of heart. It goes to some really dark places... For those that need them check for trigger warnings...
I didn't dislike the book. I spent about 40% thinking if nothing changes in the story in the next 10% I might "dnf". I was confused, but now I know why. Our main character was also putting things together. Tracker was hired to find a boy, and he wasn't the only one looking. Tracker was given multiple stories and attempting to "sniff" through the truth wrapped in lies... The horror aspect also threw me off. I'm not reel big on human flesh consumption. Just sayin'. What really kept me continuing the book was the friendship between Tracker and Leopard, and wondering what put him in front of an Inquisition Preist.
I am doubtful I will pick up another in this world, but have no regret with this read, as I continue to discover more what I jive with over other darker themes.
I didn't dislike the book. I spent about 40% thinking if nothing changes in the story in the next 10% I might "dnf". I was confused, but now I know why. Our main character was also putting things together. Tracker was hired to find a boy, and he wasn't the only one looking. Tracker was given multiple stories and attempting to "sniff" through the truth wrapped in lies... The horror aspect also threw me off. I'm not reel big on human flesh consumption. Just sayin'. What really kept me continuing the book was the friendship between Tracker and Leopard, and wondering what put him in front of an Inquisition Preist.
I am doubtful I will pick up another in this world, but have no regret with this read, as I continue to discover more what I jive with over other darker themes.