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Dreamcatch
Joseph Archer has been spending his days as a live-in servant for the family who bought his family's ancestral home, and he is living peacefully. His uneventful days come to an end when he meets a Catcher named Madeleine, who has come to catch the dreams of young master Thomas. In a fit of temper, Joseph touches the Catcher's hood, which begins his own transformation into being a Catcher. Through his travels, Joseph tries to understand his new world, learning the secrets of the Catcher's trade and the motivations of Madeleine, who is hell-bent on finding a cure for her affliction.
440 pages, Paperback
Published November 20, 2017
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March 24, 2019
In many ways, Dreamcatch reminded me of classic literature. Rather than focusing in on a singular goal, the plot is more of a series of events. A telling of one young man’s life and what happened. Along the way, we get to know several characters and immerse ourselves in a world not so unlike our own.
Yet, as much as I enjoyed some aspects of Dreamcatch, there were several moments in the story that felt unguided. Throughout the plot, scene after scene revolved around the characters eating a meal or other menial tasks that weighed down the pacing. On numerous occasions, chapters ended with a character–typically Joseph–falling asleep. At 400+ pages long, Dreamcatch isn’t the shortest book on the shelf and there were several times when the story dragged.
As I previously mentioned, much of the story is focused on Joseph. Overall, I came to really enjoy his character. He is awkward and humble, especially in the beginning of his story. He is kind of compassionate, making the role as Catcher a good fit. While we don’t see a major change in his personality or goals, we do see him grow more confident. It was a subtle dynamic that was not lost in the plot.
We do also get to see the story from the perspectives of Madeleine which proved to be an interesting shift. As the silent, powerful mentor, Madeleine is an imposing figure regardless of her petite size. Berg really brought out her character traits and by the end of Dreamcatch, readers have a clear picture of who she is.
Read my full review at: https://sevendaysaweek.co/dreamcatch-...
Yet, as much as I enjoyed some aspects of Dreamcatch, there were several moments in the story that felt unguided. Throughout the plot, scene after scene revolved around the characters eating a meal or other menial tasks that weighed down the pacing. On numerous occasions, chapters ended with a character–typically Joseph–falling asleep. At 400+ pages long, Dreamcatch isn’t the shortest book on the shelf and there were several times when the story dragged.
As I previously mentioned, much of the story is focused on Joseph. Overall, I came to really enjoy his character. He is awkward and humble, especially in the beginning of his story. He is kind of compassionate, making the role as Catcher a good fit. While we don’t see a major change in his personality or goals, we do see him grow more confident. It was a subtle dynamic that was not lost in the plot.
We do also get to see the story from the perspectives of Madeleine which proved to be an interesting shift. As the silent, powerful mentor, Madeleine is an imposing figure regardless of her petite size. Berg really brought out her character traits and by the end of Dreamcatch, readers have a clear picture of who she is.
Read my full review at: https://sevendaysaweek.co/dreamcatch-...
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