Review of Lann Dàn – Blades of Destiny
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Review of Lann Dàn – Blades of Destiny
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James Raquepau's Lann Dàn: Blades of Destiny takes the readers into an elaborate fabric of the prehistoric Celtic folk, North invasions, and realms of otherworldly adventures and legendary narra. It is the story of Breanna, a young lover of war who can stand between gods and bitter war and duty. The story portrays her as she opens her eyes only to find out that everything she had thought was real is just an illusion, and she learns a terrible revelation about her parentage, which makes her come face to face with her destiny and choices: loyalty or love or the fate of her people. In my case, this book will be given a 5 out of 5-star rating depending on the ratings from my end.
Thus, one can assert that the strength of the novel refers to the remarkable characters’ depiction. Breanna is a fully-fledged character with a believable set of attitudes and conflicts, as the struggle of choosing between the latter and the former is something that would make a viewer empathize with her character. The supporting characters, who include the character Druid and the Viking, Hakon, are as complex and layered as the main characters, with their reasons for actions well explained. Lann Dàn can be best described as a story of fate, treachery, and the significance of a legacy that taps into readers’ primal fear of overarching myths. Belonging to a genre of epic fantasy martial arts, the narrative covers dials of identity, loyalty, and repercussions of the decisions taken. Raquepau’s character depictions and settings are realistic, and the narrative in question fosters an amazing reading atmosphere.
Still, it must be admitted that Lann Dàn is a rather interesting book, although some parts may seem slow to some readers. The pacing can also be described as a little sluggish at certain parts of the story, especially in the first few chapters that present the setting and the characters. Also, the aspects of Celtic legends could be incomprehensible for someone, so the readers might need to google something to understand the plot's events better. Although the characters are complex and interesting, some readers perhaps might have wished for a deeper look into the [side] characters’ backgrounds. What could have also enriched the connection between Breanna and Hakon was if details of the motivation of why these characters were what they were were explored deeper.
Lann Dàn can be said to be well-edited, with no overlooking of major issues that would require editing. Any fan of epic fantasy, particularly the audience rejoicing at the presence of a powerful and complex female character, will be delighted with Lann Dàn. Historical lovers, especially those interested in the Celtic culture, will also develop an understanding of the good research and study done by the author. This forces critics to agree that the novel is a riveting and stimulating piece of art that contains action, adventure, and character development.
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Lann Dàn – Blades of Destiny
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James Raquepau's Lann Dàn: Blades of Destiny takes the readers into an elaborate fabric of the prehistoric Celtic folk, North invasions, and realms of otherworldly adventures and legendary narra. It is the story of Breanna, a young lover of war who can stand between gods and bitter war and duty. The story portrays her as she opens her eyes only to find out that everything she had thought was real is just an illusion, and she learns a terrible revelation about her parentage, which makes her come face to face with her destiny and choices: loyalty or love or the fate of her people. In my case, this book will be given a 5 out of 5-star rating depending on the ratings from my end.
Thus, one can assert that the strength of the novel refers to the remarkable characters’ depiction. Breanna is a fully-fledged character with a believable set of attitudes and conflicts, as the struggle of choosing between the latter and the former is something that would make a viewer empathize with her character. The supporting characters, who include the character Druid and the Viking, Hakon, are as complex and layered as the main characters, with their reasons for actions well explained. Lann Dàn can be best described as a story of fate, treachery, and the significance of a legacy that taps into readers’ primal fear of overarching myths. Belonging to a genre of epic fantasy martial arts, the narrative covers dials of identity, loyalty, and repercussions of the decisions taken. Raquepau’s character depictions and settings are realistic, and the narrative in question fosters an amazing reading atmosphere.
Still, it must be admitted that Lann Dàn is a rather interesting book, although some parts may seem slow to some readers. The pacing can also be described as a little sluggish at certain parts of the story, especially in the first few chapters that present the setting and the characters. Also, the aspects of Celtic legends could be incomprehensible for someone, so the readers might need to google something to understand the plot's events better. Although the characters are complex and interesting, some readers perhaps might have wished for a deeper look into the [side] characters’ backgrounds. What could have also enriched the connection between Breanna and Hakon was if details of the motivation of why these characters were what they were were explored deeper.
Lann Dàn can be said to be well-edited, with no overlooking of major issues that would require editing. Any fan of epic fantasy, particularly the audience rejoicing at the presence of a powerful and complex female character, will be delighted with Lann Dàn. Historical lovers, especially those interested in the Celtic culture, will also develop an understanding of the good research and study done by the author. This forces critics to agree that the novel is a riveting and stimulating piece of art that contains action, adventure, and character development.
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Lann Dàn – Blades of Destiny
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes | on Smashwords
Latest Review: Lann Dàn – Blades of Destiny by James Raquepau
