Megan A. (great-joy) - reviewed on 10/18/2007 + 19 more book reviews

This book is an Biblical allegory. It says so on the title page. If you take it as an allegory, it is pretty good. However, I felt that the plot moved along far too fast with little time for character development. The allegory would have had far more impact if I had had time to get attached to the characters. Also, in two instances Black uses creatures introduced at the spur of the moment to represent Biblical events. I think he should use something introduced earlier or something the reader is already familiar with. His writing leaves a little to be desired.
I suggest that you try reading it. You may like it, and some of the allegorical content is very interesting. I am going to read the second book, and when I do, I will review that one also.

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