Review on Universi Incantati
March 8, 2012
"Already from the plot, twists and intrigue emerge: it is a complex story of secret alliances, adverse fates, and pasts kept in the dark, in which adds the inner conflict of the protagonist, constantly struggling between denying and disgusting her nature and surrender to it, between reason and instinct. Morwen is a character of contrasts, we could say "bad heroin", were it not that these two contradictory definitions contradict themselves when we see Morwen think like an ordinary person, a human being rather than beast, and sometimes fragile, and not is not always so bad, because she can also have compassion. Being a creature of the Underworld should move according to the sentiment of hate, but some of her actions prove that she is not immune to emotion "disgusting" (as she would say) which is love. The Prince Galadir is a bit the opportunity to change for Morwen; alternative to that destiny.
Galadir is similar to Morwen in several aspects, they are both stubborn, and even he seems smug self but when changes the point of view we find hidden fears and weaknesses, especially the two are united by the fact that someone else has chosen to them to their fate, but I will not add more to not give you spoilers. Galadir, however, is different because of his determination: he acts on impulse, often without thinking about the people around him (as opposed to Morwen he has a family, including sister Kamria, another major character) and seems to be so determinated that there is nothing that upsets him, not even some revelations bring him to waver.
In addition to that of Morwen and Galadir, another bond that struck me was that of Morwen and the Winged Horse Hurrichein: I liked the physical synchronization and empathy, then the attitude stern and austere of the horse, alternating with tenderness and protection, all to show how he cares about the girl (seems to act always thinking about his own good). Even Hurrichein is a strong character, his personality shows in the details of his movements.
The scenarios of various Lands of Penthànweald are described enough to imagine them in all their spectacular beauty, especially the place of intersection between the different Lands, where each waterfall has access to a new world; hats off to the fantasy of the author! On all, I was impressed by the originality of the Living Desert.
I can not say the same thing, however, for the prologue: the text is heavy, the descriptions are excessive (for each object there is an adjective, but just for any object!), is also difficult to include who is the subject of the action, because the fact the objects seem to come alive like if they had their own volition. I confess that this part of the text he demoralized me: we are at the beginning of the book, the part that should entice the reader, but I had to read those pages to three times before being able to understand the way! Fortunately, after those four pages the register totally changes, with a smooth writing that, let me emphasize, runs that it is a pleasure.
"The awakening of Fire" is a great start to a saga that bodes well, especially with that ending suspense, on the one hand I would have thrown the book out the window (if I think about what I have to wait...!), but meanwhile I was doing these thoughts I kept it tightly in my arms. I really hope the author will give us more as soon; it is hard to resist when the end mixes the cards on the table, introduces interesting figures as those of "Protègès", and upsets the protagonist... compliments to the author!"
Italian Version
"Already from the plot, twists and intrigue emerge: it is a complex story of secret alliances, adverse fates, and pasts kept in the dark, in which adds the inner conflict of the protagonist, constantly struggling between denying and disgusting her nature and surrender to it, between reason and instinct. Morwen is a character of contrasts, we could say "bad heroin", were it not that these two contradictory definitions contradict themselves when we see Morwen think like an ordinary person, a human being rather than beast, and sometimes fragile, and not is not always so bad, because she can also have compassion. Being a creature of the Underworld should move according to the sentiment of hate, but some of her actions prove that she is not immune to emotion "disgusting" (as she would say) which is love. The Prince Galadir is a bit the opportunity to change for Morwen; alternative to that destiny.
Galadir is similar to Morwen in several aspects, they are both stubborn, and even he seems smug self but when changes the point of view we find hidden fears and weaknesses, especially the two are united by the fact that someone else has chosen to them to their fate, but I will not add more to not give you spoilers. Galadir, however, is different because of his determination: he acts on impulse, often without thinking about the people around him (as opposed to Morwen he has a family, including sister Kamria, another major character) and seems to be so determinated that there is nothing that upsets him, not even some revelations bring him to waver.
In addition to that of Morwen and Galadir, another bond that struck me was that of Morwen and the Winged Horse Hurrichein: I liked the physical synchronization and empathy, then the attitude stern and austere of the horse, alternating with tenderness and protection, all to show how he cares about the girl (seems to act always thinking about his own good). Even Hurrichein is a strong character, his personality shows in the details of his movements.
The scenarios of various Lands of Penthànweald are described enough to imagine them in all their spectacular beauty, especially the place of intersection between the different Lands, where each waterfall has access to a new world; hats off to the fantasy of the author! On all, I was impressed by the originality of the Living Desert.
I can not say the same thing, however, for the prologue: the text is heavy, the descriptions are excessive (for each object there is an adjective, but just for any object!), is also difficult to include who is the subject of the action, because the fact the objects seem to come alive like if they had their own volition. I confess that this part of the text he demoralized me: we are at the beginning of the book, the part that should entice the reader, but I had to read those pages to three times before being able to understand the way! Fortunately, after those four pages the register totally changes, with a smooth writing that, let me emphasize, runs that it is a pleasure.
"The awakening of Fire" is a great start to a saga that bodes well, especially with that ending suspense, on the one hand I would have thrown the book out the window (if I think about what I have to wait...!), but meanwhile I was doing these thoughts I kept it tightly in my arms. I really hope the author will give us more as soon; it is hard to resist when the end mixes the cards on the table, introduces interesting figures as those of "Protègès", and upsets the protagonist... compliments to the author!"
Italian Version
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