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A review by annegoodreads
Herrick's End by T.M. Blanchet
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Herrick’s End was quite the dark adventure. A lot of the story takes place in the Neath, a dark underworld where a prison tortures people for justice for crimes they have committed. It has stalactites and stalagmites and all the wonder of caves. In Herrick’s End Ollie goes into the Neath to rescue his friend Nell. Ollie has anxiety, body image, and security issues. He is so bold and strong but so naive at the same time which is quite fitting for a lot of 19-year-olds. One of the first lessons he learns is about needing the help of others and who to trust. Also, someone may be the perfect person to advise you in some situations but not others. This story is so dark but hopeful too. I want to say it’s a moral dystopian fantasy story. It is so unique and is a masterpiece example of storytelling to impart an important lesson about having to answer for how your actions and inactions affect other people.
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