Indeed, when we are talking about books about Middle Ages there's always magic, royalty, monsters, heroes and villains. With this book it isn't so different. Still, the author constructed another world in this genre.pricklypurple wrote: ↑08 Oct 2020, 16:29 I think in this genre, it's hard to be original. A lot of these plots based around the Middle Ages seem to have similarities, and they tend to all blend together.
Is the plot really original?
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Re: Is the plot really original?
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Originality is indeed debated. We encounter so many things throughout our daily lives. Some we pay great attention to, some just by passing. These accumulate and are stored in our minds. Our creations, which we think are original, could just be products of inspiration and not imagination. However, I would still like to commend the plot twists in this book.gabrielletiemi wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 06:02 Matthew Tysz brings in this novel a fascinating story with magic, some mysterious characters, and a lot more. I loved the book and thought that it was well-developed with an engaging and gripping plot. However, I also thought that it resembled other books I read about a medieval world with magical powers, heroes, kings, evil, and good. Do you think that the story is indeed unique or a common variation of the Middle Ages books?
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I agree. All books, in one way or another, have a subjacent plot of good vs. evil, but the originality comes from the way it's executed.rahilshajahan wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 13:58 The idea of evil vs good is as old as time. Any book you pick will have an idea of evil or some concept of good. I think the story is original with interesting characters and a pick of modern day situations. So, its not a common variation of Middle Ages books.
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True. I think books like this tend to have the same central theme of good vs evil. Where this book departs from the bandwagon is in the way the author portrayed his characters and his unique plot structure.rahilshajahan wrote: ↑01 Oct 2020, 13:58 The idea of evil vs good is as old as time. Any book you pick will have an idea of evil or some concept of good. I think the story is original with interesting characters and a pick of modern day situations. So, its not a common variation of Middle Ages books.
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Let me clear the wind, I will give you an example of Lyrics. Two different musicians can compose two different songs with literally similar lyrics but with different melodies. What i mean to say is that the books may varie with each other due to thier genres otherwise at the end of it all; they are different books with different plots but sharing the same genre.
So I do not think the stories are the same. This book is really unique. I love the fact that, the author overwhelmed the reader in understanding the nation's structure (by including the map of the kingdom), history, beliefs and notions in relation with the magical world of Caromentis.