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A review by curiouser_books
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
When you get pulled in from page one, you know it is going to be good.
Actual stars: 4.75
Format: audio, Libby
What I liked: I didn't expect this book to be good. I don't know what I thought it would be, but it was one of those "if you like these books, you'll love this new release" and for once, they were right. The plot is fast-paced, but the characters are real and fleshed out. All of the characters are so good that somehow the entire cast of characters feel like primary characters, and maybe they are. This is definitely a story that would hold up to a re-reading because there is so much I know I missed because I was focused on a different aspect of the story.
What I didn't like: I would have liked more story, more world-building, more explanation of the magic. It was so good, but I wanted more. I often feel like this in stand-alone novels. But maybe Mr. Brown will surprise us and create a series.
Also, I cried twice. I won't say when, but TWO times. It was so good.
Who I'm recommending this to: Well, probably everyone because it was so good. But all my magical realism friends, this is such a great example of what makes this genre incredible.
Actual stars: 4.75
Format: audio, Libby
What I liked: I didn't expect this book to be good. I don't know what I thought it would be, but it was one of those "if you like these books, you'll love this new release" and for once, they were right. The plot is fast-paced, but the characters are real and fleshed out. All of the characters are so good that somehow the entire cast of characters feel like primary characters, and maybe they are. This is definitely a story that would hold up to a re-reading because there is so much I know I missed because I was focused on a different aspect of the story.
What I didn't like: I would have liked more story, more world-building, more explanation of the magic. It was so good, but I wanted more. I often feel like this in stand-alone novels. But maybe Mr. Brown will surprise us and create a series.
Also, I cried twice. I won't say when, but TWO times. It was so good.
Who I'm recommending this to: Well, probably everyone because it was so good. But all my magical realism friends, this is such a great example of what makes this genre incredible.