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Black Blossom

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Black Blossom is one of the most intelligent and well written fantasy novels I have ever read. The structure is "experimental," but the experiment actually supports the narrative, working very well to reveal the underlying plot to the reader over time. Don't be fooled by the length; Knezevic packs a lot of punch into this tiny novel. A stripped down tour de force that will appeal to anyone tired of Jordanesque bloat in their fantasy diet. Highly recommended!

I found this on a shelf outside a book store for a buck. So glad that despite not recognizing the author and it being an advanced readers copy, I bought it. This book was surprisingly good. The protagonist is complex and your opinion of him can change with every chapter. This book is well written, and I must agree with the other reviewer in that the moving around in the timeline actually has a very good effect on the development of the plot and the reader's understanding of the motives and background. This author reminds me a little of Gene Wolfe, you must accept that you will wonder and have questions, and they may be beautifully answered later or never at all. And while you are in the head of the main hero, that by no means gives you full understanding. Enjoy this fairly quick read. I would love a sequel.