Review of Daughters of Nyx
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Review of Daughters of Nyx
It is 428 BCE in Athens, and Timarcus is happy to have his beloved, Kore, back after seven years of separation. However, he gets the shock of his life when Kore is reported dead. The report is that Kore died a natural death, or, as the Athenians would say, Apollo's gentle arrow took her.
Timarcus' inability to feel Kore's presence after her demise frustrates him because he is supposed to, as the Athenians believe. In his quest to understand why, Timarcus stumbles on a clue that makes him suspect that Cleon, Athens' new ruler, has a hand in Kore's death. But confronting Cleon, who is known to be ruthless, would have dire consequences. Did Cleon kill Kore, or is Timarcus about to find shocking truths he couldn't have ever imagined? Read Daughters of Nyx by Diane Bonavist to find the answers to those questions and more.
This book's unpredictable end and intriguing twists and turns are worthy of commendation. There was no way I could have predicted what happened at the end of the tale, which is what I like most about the book. The story's climax is satisfying, so much so that it left a delightful hangover in my mind. The author uses the first-person point of view (Timarcus' perspective) to tell the story, and I am sure that readers would enjoy joining Timarcus to unravel the mystery surrounding Kore's death as the story progresses.
Furthermore, this author's writing style is praiseworthy. I enjoyed how the intrigue snowballed as the narrations progressed, making the book hard to put down. The surroundings, characters, and events are easy to visualize. I also love the author's attention to small details in her narrations. One such example is, "Sitting as close to the podium as we were, I could see every bit of spittle that shot from his lips." I enjoyed how she engaged my senses with graphic descriptions.
Being a historical fiction book, the author didn't disappoint in providing fascinating insights into the Athenian culture. An example is the placing of coins on the body of the dead before cremation takes place. Another aspect of the book that I enjoyed is its characterization. The characters are both lifelike and unique, and I love that their dialogues are believable.
In conclusion, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is rich in fascinating narrations, culture, and well-developed characters and has an intriguing plotline and a praiseworthy climax. Aside from a few editing errors in the book, there wasn't anything I disliked about this exciting read. I, therefore, rate Daughters of Nyx four out of four stars. I highly recommend this novel to lovers of historical fiction stories, especially those who enjoy stories set in ancient Athens.
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