Books matching: excessive perspective shifts
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Save:"The Demon's Mistress" by Jo Beverley is a short story in the series "Short Stories/Novellas" that follows the story of a young man named Van who is rescued from a dark place by an older woman, Maria. The plot revolves around their unlikely bond, where Maria becomes the light in Van's world of darkness and helps him find hope, while Van brings love and spark into Maria's life. The storyline is described as original, with well-defined characters and relatable emotions. Readers appreciated the depth of the main characters and the development of their relationship, despite the story being shorter than expected.
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Save:Bones of the Dragon is the first book in the Dragonships of Vindras series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. The story follows Skylan Ivorson, an arrogant chieftain's son of a Vindrasi tribe, who embarks on an adventure with his friends to retrieve the Vektan Torque. As they encounter ogres and learn of a war between gods, their world is plunged into chaos. The book combines elements of historical fantasy with a Norse myth-like writing style, featuring straightforward emotions and plot twists that keep the reader engaged.
The hunt had not gone well. The four young men had left their village six days ago, hoping to bring down game for their people. They had caught only a few thin and undernourished rabbits, which went t... - #3
Save:'John Henry Days' by Colson Whitehead is a novel that weaves together different threads of American history, spanning from the 1870s to the present day. The central story revolves around J., an African American journalist who covers PR junkets in pursuit of freebies. J. is tasked with covering the release of a stamp commemorating John Henry in West Virginia, the birthplace of the legend. The book delves into various characters' stories, including Pamela, the daughter of a John Henry memorabilia collector, Alphonse Miggs, a stamp collector, and John Henry himself. Through these narratives, the book explores themes of struggle, fate, power, and the constant need to prove oneself.
I AM A steam shovel operator or “runner” and have heard steel drivers sing “John Henry” all my life and there are probably lots of verses I never heard as it used to be that every new steel driving “n...
