Jabberwocky: A Novella, by Theodore Singer
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Jabberwocky: A Novella, by Theodore Singer
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Inspired by the Lewis Carroll poem. A dreamlike fantasy quest through strange landscapes, where the hero gradually grows into an understanding of himself and the true nature of the quest.
Jabberwocky: A Novella, by Theodore Singer- Published on: 2015-10-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x .23" w x 5.98" l, .35 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 110 pages
Review Marvelous!Theodore Singer's epic fantasy novella, Jabberwocky, reminded me of how much I loved quest fantasies when I was a young adult. That early magic was rekindled as I read Jabberwocky. Singer's writing is lucent and rich, and his imaginative tale is a sheer delight to read. Jabberwocky is a most impressive debut offering by this author, and I hope to be reading more of his work in the future. Jabberwocky: A Novella is most highly recommended.Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
About the Author I used to work for literacy programmes and educational development programmes. I am still an educator, but my current employment means I have to use a pen name.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I would have been more enjoyable if the writing had more "life" to it. By Elena Linville I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I really wanted to like this story more than I did.The premise sounded interesting enough: A young man decides to undertake an epic quest which had been passed from father to son for 500 years. The quest is to find and kill the fantastic beast called Jabberwocky. Even though he has never been further away from home than a 2 days travel distance, he is enthusiastic about what he believes to be the biggest adventure of his life. He will encounter many strange and fantastical creatures on his journey and realize that his quest is not as much about a mystical monster, but about discovering his own worth.So yes, this had the potential to be a very good tale of self-discovery where the hero, young and idealistic in the beginning of the story, slowly grows up and becomes a real man. Unfortunately, the realization fell short of my expectations.I feel like a need to put a disclaimer here. I love stories with a strong and memorable voice. If the protagonist doesn't jump from the page and straight into my head in the first chapter, chances are that I won't finish the book. Unfortunately, Jabberwocky has no voice. Oh, don't get me wrong, it's well written. The descriptions are beautiful and often even nostalgic. It feels though, that the author sometimes gets carried away by the strange places he is describing and the action slacks off. It's a short novella, but I had to force myself not to skip ahead in some passages.My problem is that I couldn't empathize with Astreus. I couldn't "see" him. Even after I finished the story, he remained a faceless name for me. It's hard to follow a character you don't care about.I think the main reason for this is that the writing is too formal and indifferent shall I say? The author uses exactly the same voice to describe the city of cats and the island of immortals. But in the first place, Astreus just spends some time helping a cat in exchange for information on the Jabberwocky, whereas on the island, he encounters his first love and his first betrayal that almost brings him to suicide. Where is the passion and the desperation of this? I felt absolutely nothing.My other problem is that the dialogues feel stilled and staged. Once again, everybody Astreus encounters talks the same, whether it's a cat or an old noble who spent most of his life locked in his castle. A highly educated cat with a passion for chess cannot use the same words and phrases as a noble who barely knows how to read and write.It's a quick read and I liked exploring some of the places the author's vivid imagination has created, but the novella would have been much more enjoyable if the writing had a bit more "life" to it.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good reading By LAS Reviewer Embracing an old family tradition can be an incredibly meaningful experience. All Astreus has to do now is figure out the best way to use it.Astreus was a well-developed, likeable main character. His contemplative, curious personality wasn’t at all what I was expecting out of someone who decides to hunt down an ancient beast, but it fit the tone of the plot incredibly well. I was also impressed by how he expressed his intelligence. He struck a smart balance between accepting his strengths without bragging about them and acknowledging his own weaknesses.There were a few small pacing issues. At times the narrative lingered a little too long on the strange, wonderful places Astreus discovered during his search for the Jabberwocky. The descriptions of these settings were fascinating, but including so many details about them did occasionally slow down the plot at inopportune times. This is a minor criticism of an otherwise amazing story, though.With that being said, the world-building in this tale was incredibly strong and complex. It stayed true to the types of people, places, and monsters I’d expect from a fantasy novel set in the past, but it also included a few fun surprises. As eager as I was to move forward and discover what happened to the Jabberwocky, I really enjoyed seeing the protagonist explore the far north. This could have easily been expanded into a full-length book.originally posted at long and short reviewsJabberwocky: A Novella is a must-read for anyone who loves the original Lewis Carroll poem about this creature.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very Good Read By Cranky Author Book Blog Received a copy of this title in exchange for an honest reviewThis book was a pleasant surprise. At first I wasn't sure that I would like it much.I decided to review it anyway and I am glad that I did. This is the story of Astreus who's family has always had a special quest that generations of his ancestors have basically ignored. At first the book was a bit slow, but I found myself fascinated by the way he talked of going on this wild quest.I cheered when he set out to find the Jabberwocky...where he discovers a grand adventure.Where he finds immortal beings, talking-chess-playing-cats, evil wizards who've repressed people, a crazy follower and a letter...about the bridge of dreams.That part was a bit creepy...and then to come to the end and find the jabberwocky only to be faced with a choice. Nope not telling what it was you'll have to read the book to find out.So for me this was a EPE or 5 starI loved it even though it was short. I liked the choice he made in the end too.About the Author:Theodore Singer used to work for literacy programmes and educational development programmes. He is still an educator, but his current employment means he has to use a pen name.
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