Hank Hanegraaff

Because I really liked this novel's cover and the basic idea behind the story, I stuck with it for more than 100 pages.

But to find a story interesting, I need to have a good sense of the plot and why it matters for the characters, or I at least have to really care about a character or two. That didn't happen for me here.

I found the reading disjointed, cutting from one short scene to the next in a way that didn't pull me in. I think the choppy progression also hinders the character development. Much of the narrative's wording is stilted, almost like the story had been translated from a different language in places, and the style lacks subtlety and is sometimes repetitive. Because it was difficult for me to stay focused while still not knowing exactly what was going on, I decided not to finish the novel.

Even so, I've really enjoyed a different historical novel by Brouwer before (Thief of Glory), so it's likely I'll try another one of his in the future.… (altro)