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A review by gbmillar2002
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The book was quite slow paced with the last 1/3 becoming more fast paced. The author had a beautiful command of metaphors and description but the plot felt like a generic fantasy book.
The enemies to lovers subplot felt haphazardly thrown in, with the budding Romance between the dragon and neishka not having adequate subtext. The ending was slightly more developed with the reveal of the true cause of the Wood. Nevertheless it felt short lived and crammed in the last 50 pages .
Graphic: Gore and Violence
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship