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The Broken
When the paths of a broken Australian soldier and a cursed medieval village cross, the stage is set for a conflict with disastrous consequences for all involved, or, just perhaps, for healing and reconciliation that few believed possible.
198 pages, Paperback
Published December 2, 2019
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July 2, 2022
A veteran Australian soldier suffering from severe PTSD discovers a medieval village in the middle of the Tasmanian Wilderness.
At first glance, this book might seem to be trying to mash together two disparate tones. On one hand, this book delves into some deeply serious and dark character exploration. It's real, and sometimes brutal. On the other hand, the plot centres around an almost whimsical fantasy tale filled with adventure and romance. Do these two work together? Absolutely and unequivocally yes.
I was touched by the real struggle that Jacob is going through in this book. My eyes have been opened to the type of struggles that some soldiers face. But I was also touched by the relationship between Jacob and Myriam. This idea of them being dreamkin was a notion I found to be very romantic and made me very invested in their relationship.
The magical fantasy concepts were fascinating. This was not just a story with the trappings of fantasy tacked on. This was a fantasy story in every way that matters.
And speaking as a lifelong Tasmanian, the author made the real-world parts of the story that are set here feel authentic and believable
Highly recommended.
At first glance, this book might seem to be trying to mash together two disparate tones. On one hand, this book delves into some deeply serious and dark character exploration. It's real, and sometimes brutal. On the other hand, the plot centres around an almost whimsical fantasy tale filled with adventure and romance. Do these two work together? Absolutely and unequivocally yes.
I was touched by the real struggle that Jacob is going through in this book. My eyes have been opened to the type of struggles that some soldiers face. But I was also touched by the relationship between Jacob and Myriam. This idea of them being dreamkin was a notion I found to be very romantic and made me very invested in their relationship.
The magical fantasy concepts were fascinating. This was not just a story with the trappings of fantasy tacked on. This was a fantasy story in every way that matters.
And speaking as a lifelong Tasmanian, the author made the real-world parts of the story that are set here feel authentic and believable
Highly recommended.
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