Incarceron: Plot? Character Development? Really? Get Out!
How sad is it that I am actually surprised to see a book utilize character development? After reading so many terrible books (House of Night, Fallen, Shiver and anything with Ever Bloom) any book that manages to have it's characters evolve immediately attracts my attention. That book is called Incarceron by Catherine Fisher, who is going to be one of my favorite writers if she keeps this wrong. It's a fantasy book that has...ACTUAL FANTASY!
*Squee*
-Ahem-
So my review.
Incarceron is living prison that was created by a King ages ago to be a perfect place to send prisoners [*coughAustraliacough*]. While, it was as a paradise, as any good fantasy reader knows, it all went to shit and the prison took on a life of its own. It has even developed to the point that it can create people from within it's walls. The history of this living world is one of the many interesting things that take place in this book.
The main story is split between two people. One is Finn, who had no memory of his childhood and is certain he came from the Outside. However, the idea of an Outside is considered a myth by most inhabitants of the prison. The second character we are introduced to is, Claudia, who is the daughter of the Warden of Incarceron (DILF), who is arranged to mary a douche bag. Both come into possession of a key which allows them to contact each other and they set out to get Finn out.
It might be an exaggeration to say that this book was brilliant, but it is an exaggeration that I gladly give. It was a fun, engaging read and it is obvious that alot of thought came into the development of the world. Every character is interesting in their own way and brings something important to the ensemble piece. Certain plot points are basic and one is as predictable as it guess, however I feel it was supposed to be like that.
If you are looking for an interesting, young adult fantasy book please look here!
Final Grade: A
I honestly adore this book and it was a pleasure to read every single page. I'd never heard of this book, so, much like Sleepless, I wasn't expecting much from it. However, I am slowly learning that sometimes the books you least suspect are the best ones. Sort of like relationships. I wish I could go into more detail, but I really feel this book should be read and giving anything away will cheat you.
*Squee*
-Ahem-
So my review.
Incarceron is living prison that was created by a King ages ago to be a perfect place to send prisoners [*coughAustraliacough*]. While, it was as a paradise, as any good fantasy reader knows, it all went to shit and the prison took on a life of its own. It has even developed to the point that it can create people from within it's walls. The history of this living world is one of the many interesting things that take place in this book.
The main story is split between two people. One is Finn, who had no memory of his childhood and is certain he came from the Outside. However, the idea of an Outside is considered a myth by most inhabitants of the prison. The second character we are introduced to is, Claudia, who is the daughter of the Warden of Incarceron (DILF), who is arranged to mary a douche bag. Both come into possession of a key which allows them to contact each other and they set out to get Finn out.
It might be an exaggeration to say that this book was brilliant, but it is an exaggeration that I gladly give. It was a fun, engaging read and it is obvious that alot of thought came into the development of the world. Every character is interesting in their own way and brings something important to the ensemble piece. Certain plot points are basic and one is as predictable as it guess, however I feel it was supposed to be like that.
If you are looking for an interesting, young adult fantasy book please look here!
Final Grade: A
I honestly adore this book and it was a pleasure to read every single page. I'd never heard of this book, so, much like Sleepless, I wasn't expecting much from it. However, I am slowly learning that sometimes the books you least suspect are the best ones. Sort of like relationships. I wish I could go into more detail, but I really feel this book should be read and giving anything away will cheat you.