Review of The Curse of the Mystic Lakes
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Re: Review of The Curse of the Mystic Lakes
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As the review mentioned, in the beginning the book may feel shallow, discussing only teenage drama but as one goes further, it is clearly visible that there are schemes set and complex characters. Looking forward to reading it.
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On the other hand, the review focuses only on the story, and not on the storytelling. There is no discussion of the author's writing style, use of plot devices, mastery of dialogue, or ability to describe a realistic character. Instead, the reviewer focused solely on what she liked and disliked about the characters. This makes it hard to decide if the novel is worth the read.
I am especially confused by the reviewer's stated dislike of a character who is described as "possessive and dominant," without any indication of how they fit into the novel. Are they meant to be seen as sympathetic? In that case, the reviewer is telling the reader that the novel may not be well-written. If the character is supposed to be unlikeable, then the reviewer is saying that the author's depiction of this character is quite successful.
I guess I will know once I read the book.