The Legend of the Dagger Prince by T. A. Gallant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Legend of the Dagger Prince is a tale of manipulation and betrayal, of mercy and justice. It is a low fantasy. In fact, there are no magical or speculative elements beyond it being set in a secondary world.
This book has been written using an old style. Modern writing is designed to eliminate distance between reader and protagonist, creating an intimate experience. The distance created by the more archaic writing style of this book gives the feeling of an ancient legend – like the author is telling a story around a campfire. While I wouldn’t want all books to be written this way, I enjoyed the unique experience this one offered.
I couldn’t help but sympathise with the main character. He suffers a great injustice, yet he himself is not innocent. It is an experience that I’m sure we can all relate to as flawed human beings. The thing I like most about him is that he doesn’t try to deny his own sin, he doesn’t point the finger at others. He steps forward and accepts what may come.
I enjoyed the subtle spiritual analogy that ran through the story. It seasoned the theme of the book.
This story is closer to novella-length than novel. It is a very personal fantasy tale, and was just the right length for what it was.
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