Apostasy: The Book of Ithaca [18+] When all that one believes is questioned, where do we turn to find the truth? |
** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** Hi J. M., This review is just my humble opinion and is meant to be helpful, not discouraging. Chapter: I just read chapter 1 of your novel, Apostasy: The Book of Ithaca. Title: Chapter 1 rev. 1 Author: J. M. Kraynak Plot: A plague is killing many, many folks, and Valimaar and Lady Elaine are trying to find a way to stop it. Style & Voice: Comes across loud and clear. Referencing: Medieval time period Scene/Setting: You used a nice balance of imagery and well written words that made me feel as if I am there. DIALOGUE: The dialogue sounds natural. I know who is speaking without the overuse of dialogue. POINT OF VIEW: I know who's point of view I’m in. Characters: Valimaar, Lady Elaine Grammar: My editing skills are not the best in the world, yet I try my best to let the author know if something looks out of place, misspelled or missing. Spelling: "I know of a small suspected cult that survived the wytch hunts.” -- I’ve been seeing witch spelled wytch in titles of book, yet is this the spelling you were going for? Missed punctuation: She was a young woman, no older than twenty five by his guess. -- I was taught to write twenty five like this: twenty-five. Showing vs. Telling: This chapter seems more telling than showing with all the narrative. Just My Personal Opinion: It’s hard to tell the thoughts of the characters from the rest of the narrative. Great job. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams -- Eleanor Roosevelt Keep unleashing your imagination and let it fly where it wishes! -- Janet Novak Ladybug ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only ** ** Images For Use By Upgraded+ Only **
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