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The Whirlwind In The Thorn Tree (2013)

by S.A. Hunt(Favorite Author)

3.87 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Madman Press

series

The Outlaw King

review 1: This book was good, but it I think it could have been better. The story was fine, it just seemed to drag on a little too long. Mainly do to many unnecessary details; e.g. don't need to describe every object in a room. Also a lot of the similes seemed unnecessary as well. And then there's the perspective. It's mostly written in first person (and with the exceptions of the excerpts of the books the main character's father wrote) there's a few places where it seems to switch to third person. I don't know if it's because those were parts the author wanted the readers to know and didn't know how else to do it...or what, but was a little distracting. Sometimes it felt as if the author was trying to hard to show he could write. Now, it might sound like I'm bashing this book, and... more I'm not. It has potential to be a much better story. I think with a good editor (possibly some beta readers as well?) to help streamline the writing and the pacing of the story it would make for a much better read. As of now I'm still up in the air as to whether or not I'll be reading the next book in the series. But heck give this book a shot, other people seemed to enjoy it the way it is.
review 2: Ross Brigham inherits his estranged father’s legacy, a fantasy book series on the level of Tolkien’s that has inspired millions. At the funeral, fans gather and present him with a petition that he continue and complete his father’s work. He is reluctant, read little of his father’s series, let alone the detailed notes he left, but agrees, befriending several fans in the process. Soon he finds himself swept directly into the fantasy-western world of gunslingers and magic, pursued by a force that threatens to unravel the fabric of reality.The Whirlwind is a rich, vivid book that pulls you right into the work along with Ross. The descriptions place you right there with the characters, sensing every sight, sound, taste and touch along with them. It’s a deep narrative, rich with a history that we are just dipping our toes into. Ross’ companions have read his father’s books. They provide a gentle entry into the realm, explaining just enough so that the reader doesn’t get overwhelmed by the sudden immersion.The pace is thick with descriptive, taking its time exposing the true nature of the plot and the series. Impatient readers may find fault with this, ignoring the beauty of the prose on their whirlwind tour. It is much like wine tasting. Too many Cabernets in an afternoon leave you with a distasteful fuzz on the tongue. Take your time with this one and enjoy the velvet carpet of words before you.The only disappointment in this book is the timing of break point at the end of Volume 1. It’s a little misplaced, and obviously a hook to get the reader to buy Volume 2. That being said, Volume 1 is likely free at the moment, so you shouldn’t complain. Go buy book 2 and support Mr. Hunt in his exploration of this exquisite world. less

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