‘Now that’s
new. People tend to receive death threats, not undeath threats.’
‘Try to convince me it’s the same as threatening not
to kill someone.’
In folds of light
there are always shadows and this boutique novel delves right into
them, providing an interesting read of the gothic, macabre story of
Thane da Silva in the city of Paris. A great read, Kate Smith has
provided a novel of the highest quality with her amazing ability to
capture words into a story with the linguistic grace of a poet.
The
cover: Purely beautiful, the cover really sets itself apart from the
other novels with its falling petals and the elegant font with which
the word Illumé was composed. A simple cover, one is left to
consider why there is a petal with a stain in its middle. The
darkened edges give the impression of a source of light in the middle
of the cover with shadows creeping in from the sides. This gives a
large clue to what is featured in the novel without readers realizing
until they read the novel and thought about the cover. An intelligent
choice in the way of book covers.
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The
Characters: The poetic way in which the characters are introduced
confused me in some places; however, I simply am not used to reading
boutique novels. Despite my own setback the author provided
meaningful characters and they each have a distinct purpose.
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The
Plot: Definitely a great read with poetic grace throughout but not a
recommended read for adolescents who read text language all day long.
This is a great third-person plot that really involves the reader in
a world of shadows and intrigue. The particular beauty of the book is
that while many novels involve focusing the main character’s
attention on a love interest this novel focuses mostly on Thane’s
journey.
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Overall
Comments: If you enjoy whimsical, gothic novels this is definitely a
read for you. The words will weave you deep into the novel as you
explore the shadows in the City of Light, undertaking an intriguing
journey. This novel does not disappoint, however, the intense
language used may confuse younger adolescent and adult audiences.
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