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The world Talus inhabits is a dark one full of death. Wizards and dragons, both ferocious in their own right, made it that way. You can hear them coming from miles away, what with the sounds of drumbeats and cries announcing their arrival. Even if you can't see them, they can see you through the eyes of the dead.
In a world full of death, there's really nowhere to hide.
Still, Talus tries. At first he seems like he is just a poor man surviving on the smallest of threads, but there is much more to him than what readers initially see in chapter one, just like there is much more to the little boy who tells Talus that the wizards have found him.
Hiding is no longer an option.
Awakening Evarun's uniqueness in format is what attracted me to the book. It's a six part serial novel, meaning that each part is relatively short, with a beautiful sketch before each chapter. This isn't a route many authors or publishers take. Thomas Barczak wrote the story, drew the sketches, and self-published it. In all, he's one hell of a one man team, and I can't help but respect that.
Barczak's writing is lyrical at times yet simple and easy to understand. However, there were at least two instances where a lyrical description went over my head even when I reread the sentence. I liked the amount of white space as well. Exposition never seemed unnecessary, which is sometimes a problem in fantasy books.
When reading fantasies, I always take note of the terminology in the hopes that I'll learn more later (also so that I won't lose track). Fortunately, there wasn't an overwhelming amount of terms to keep up with, but there were enough to convince me that the world is definitely a place developed enough to feel separate from our own. The only time I felt this separation was shaky was near the end, when I couldn't help but think of Christianity.
If you like fantasy, art, and a short read (it took me less than an hour to finish and I was taking notes), I don't see why you shouldn't try Awakening Evarun (Part I of VI). I know I'm looking forward to reading the other five parts.
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4 comments:
I have also recently read Awakening Evarun (Part I of VI)as well as Parts II, III and IV by Thomas Barczak. I really enjoy this format which is the digital version of the old movie serials where a new "episode" of a continuing Western story line was shown each week (for between 10 cents and a quarter) all across the country.
Tom's writing is very clear, explanatory and moving. You are able to understand within a very short while that this is a place that does not resemble the earth, yet is obviously completely visualized by the author, which bodes well for the trilogy that will follow this serial novel.
I highly recommend Awakening Evarun (Parts I-IV) to anyone who enjoys fantasy involving overcoming obstacles - not only by physical effort but by exploration of thoughts, ideas and beliefs. I am anxiously awaiting Parts V and VI!
I have also recently read Awakening Evarun (Part I of VI)as well as Parts II, III and IV by Thomas Barczak. I really enjoy this format which is the digital version of the old movie serials where a new "episode" of a continuing Western story line was shown each week (for between 10 cents and a quarter) all across the country.
Tom's writing is very clear, explanatory and moving. You are able to understand within a very short while that this is a place that does not resemble the earth, yet is obviously completely visualized by the author, which bodes well for the trilogy that will follow this serial novel.
I highly recommend Awakening Evarun (Parts I-IV) to anyone who enjoys fantasy involving overcoming obstacles - not only by physical effort but by exploration of thoughts, ideas and beliefs. I am anxiously awaiting Parts V and VI!
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