Jonathan K (Max Outlier)’s Reviews > A Drop of Corruption > Status Update

The blend of mystery in a fantasy world where giant creatures called leviathans are slaughtered, their bone marrow and flesh used for odd reasons makes this odd and then some. Add to that a female chief investigator who wears a blindfold and swears like a truck driver adds the obtuse story. Strange is best word for it

As with the first book Bennett makes direct parallels between Ana Dolabro and Sherlock Holmes with powers of deduction and holding cards close to the chest in the process..enjoyable though a bit long in the tooth for my tastes

I'll be honest saying that fantasy is a genre I rarely read since my preference are relatable characters and premise. I get lost in the all the strange terms, creatures and culture which bogs the pace and engagement. Compared to the Fellowship of the Ring this is like science fiction!

A bit of swashbuckling as Din shows expertise in battle. A curious plot if there was one, this is far and away different from the first book but equally engaging

Odd doesn't begin to describe the characters, society and customs of this world including Ana Dolabris, the Sherlock of the story!

Definitely at the same level as the first book and equally engaging. Well done Mr Bennett, well done!

One of the more unique aspects of Ana is her use of profanity which ads contrast and humor to the character. Masterful to say the least

Where fantasy concerned keeping up with the culture of Yarrowdale and the empire keeps the reader on their toes as does the type of mystery. His use of Din's first person POV is similar to Holmes which is always a good thing!

As with the first one, becoming familiar with the fantasy world and it's customs makes for interesting reading