Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I’ve just started this after hearing a positive review on YouTube. I discovered that Audible was offering it for free for members, so I took that route. About 15% in, I like the writing (and the narration). By and large, it is well-written, and I am interested to see where it leads. The weakest element seems to be the dialogue, so far. I am especially put off by the dialogue of the young girl, but some of the protagonist’s dialogue (and intercourse with the girl) doesn’t feel ‘authentic’; it feels rather contrived. Even so, I’d give it a 3.5 stars for now. I could see it getting to 4 by the time I’m done. Time will tell.
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I’ve still got a ways to go. Rather than witter on further, I recommend listening to this bloke’s take on it. He’s undoubtedly more excited about it than I am, but I’d still recommend it at this point.
To be honest, I saw at least one negative review on YouTube, but I’ll read the book before I poison the well.
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