Welcome to the first biweekly BookLook!
Today's novel, Disenchanted by Robert Kroese, is an action/adventure fantasy novel where--and this isn't a spoiler--the hero dies at the immediate beginning of the novel. Available on Amazon for most generations of Kindle, it's more of a light read for those looking for a decent chuckle. It's up to you to decide if it's laugh out loud funny (my standards are a bit lower than others'), but the witty banter, somewhat bloody mayhem, and awkwardly-timed arrival of an afterlife escort on a winged bear are sure to amuse those who enjoy the fantasy genre.
Now, on to the ratings!
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Pacing: 3.5/5
Effectiveness of Writing: 4/5
Overall Score: 4/5
The pacing can be a little fast at times, but the speed of comedic delivery matches it well. With a unique plot and well-balanced characters, I give Disenchanted four out of five stars. It's definitely worth a reread when you need something to cheer you up!
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An extended summary and analysis of the novel can be found on page 2!
