Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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Review of We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
[Following is a volunteer review of "We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies" by Matthew Tysz.]
We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is a work of fiction set in a universe of two dimensions: Cosmos, the physical world, and Caromentis, the magical world. Voulhire is in Cosmos, where the laws of physics apply. However, magic is practised by mages within the realm, who are recognised, respected and, sometimes, feared. The book is the first book of a series. Hence, most of the occurrences in the book seem to be precursory to grander plans than the book divulges. There is a power struggle between the principal officers of the kingdom. King Wilhelm, the ruler of Voulhire, is compelled to apply ingeniousness and cunning to weather the political terrain against potential threats within and outside his court. His display of foresight and political acumen are made even more interesting by the activities of other elements, whose significance will, hopefully, become evident in the subsequent books of the series.
The protagonist, Galen Bray, is a man of humble background and has lived most of his life struggling to stay alive in a war-torn territory outside Voulhire known as the Land of the Princes. Through providence, he is identified as the heir of his great uncle’s estate and located by Rowan, the executor of the estate. This inheritance grants him citizenship of Voulhire and a chance to leave the Land of the Princes to build a wholesome life for himself, unlike the daily struggle for survival to which he had become familiar.
I like the book because of the vivid descriptions of each setting, expressed in simple yet concise words. They evoked my imagination as a reader as to the circumstances of the events described. The narration was so effective that it culminated in a clear visualisation of the scenes. Also, the PDF version that I reviewed contained explanations, a comprehensive reference guide, and links, all of which were helpful in understanding Matthew Tysz's world of Voulhire. Furthermore, despite the apparent differences between the world as we know it and Voulhire’s physical dimension, most the events portrayed in the book are relatable and not exceedingly outrageous. In addition, I enjoyed the conclusion of the book, which builds suspense for the next book.
I did not find any demerit while reviewing this book. It was an enjoyable read. The book is exceptionally well edited. I found no typos or grammatical errors. There is minimal use of profanity. In cases of such uses, it was mainly indicative of the character or demeanour of the related character(s).
I rate this book 4 out of 4. It is a brilliant work of literature. The author uses the sections/chapters to introduce the characters of note while, at the same time, rendering the story in a coherent manner.
I recommend We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies to all lovers of fiction and fantasy. Further, the book is suitable for audiences of every gender and religion. However, due to the violence described therein, I find the book suitable for teenage and adult readers only.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies by Matthew Tysz is a work of fiction set in a universe of two dimensions: Cosmos, the physical world, and Caromentis, the magical world. Voulhire is in Cosmos, where the laws of physics apply. However, magic is practised by mages within the realm, who are recognised, respected and, sometimes, feared. The book is the first book of a series. Hence, most of the occurrences in the book seem to be precursory to grander plans than the book divulges. There is a power struggle between the principal officers of the kingdom. King Wilhelm, the ruler of Voulhire, is compelled to apply ingeniousness and cunning to weather the political terrain against potential threats within and outside his court. His display of foresight and political acumen are made even more interesting by the activities of other elements, whose significance will, hopefully, become evident in the subsequent books of the series.
The protagonist, Galen Bray, is a man of humble background and has lived most of his life struggling to stay alive in a war-torn territory outside Voulhire known as the Land of the Princes. Through providence, he is identified as the heir of his great uncle’s estate and located by Rowan, the executor of the estate. This inheritance grants him citizenship of Voulhire and a chance to leave the Land of the Princes to build a wholesome life for himself, unlike the daily struggle for survival to which he had become familiar.
I like the book because of the vivid descriptions of each setting, expressed in simple yet concise words. They evoked my imagination as a reader as to the circumstances of the events described. The narration was so effective that it culminated in a clear visualisation of the scenes. Also, the PDF version that I reviewed contained explanations, a comprehensive reference guide, and links, all of which were helpful in understanding Matthew Tysz's world of Voulhire. Furthermore, despite the apparent differences between the world as we know it and Voulhire’s physical dimension, most the events portrayed in the book are relatable and not exceedingly outrageous. In addition, I enjoyed the conclusion of the book, which builds suspense for the next book.
I did not find any demerit while reviewing this book. It was an enjoyable read. The book is exceptionally well edited. I found no typos or grammatical errors. There is minimal use of profanity. In cases of such uses, it was mainly indicative of the character or demeanour of the related character(s).
I rate this book 4 out of 4. It is a brilliant work of literature. The author uses the sections/chapters to introduce the characters of note while, at the same time, rendering the story in a coherent manner.
I recommend We Are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies to all lovers of fiction and fantasy. Further, the book is suitable for audiences of every gender and religion. However, due to the violence described therein, I find the book suitable for teenage and adult readers only.
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We are Voulhire: A New Arrival under Great Skies
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