Ms. Hyslop offers her story for the most part from the end to the beginning, leveraging this difficult device to build mystery and suspense. The use of this device can often have the opposite effect, so Ms. Hyslop's generally successful use of it is worthy of note. The device can also lead to confusion and disjointed narrative; Ms. Hyslop generally avoids this, but there is one instance toward the end of the tale that I find particularly confusing (I will not reveal it lest I spoil). Overall, the story is well-written, original, interesting, and memorable. There is also a horrifying, clever twist at the end. 5 out of 7 rocket-dragons.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Review of "Ichor" by Jess Hyslop
Ms. Hyslop offers her story for the most part from the end to the beginning, leveraging this difficult device to build mystery and suspense. The use of this device can often have the opposite effect, so Ms. Hyslop's generally successful use of it is worthy of note. The device can also lead to confusion and disjointed narrative; Ms. Hyslop generally avoids this, but there is one instance toward the end of the tale that I find particularly confusing (I will not reveal it lest I spoil). Overall, the story is well-written, original, interesting, and memorable. There is also a horrifying, clever twist at the end. 5 out of 7 rocket-dragons.
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