Cards Of Chaos
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Fifteen-year-old Cebina Beckstrand is selected in a ritual drawing to be sacrificed to a shadowy being known only as the Jackal, who dwells somewhere in the wintry wilderness outside her small village. She expects, based on rumors, to be devoured by this creature, or worsebut the fate that awaits her is far stranger than she could have imagined.
Who is the Jackal? Why does Fifteen-year-old Cebina Beckstrand is selected in a ritual drawing to be sacrificed to a shadowy being known only as the Jackal, who dwells somewhere in the wintry wilderness outside her small village. She expects, based on rumors, to be devoured by this creature, or worse—but the fate that awaits her is far stranger than she could have imagined.
Who is the Jackal? Why does he torment the villagers with his cruel demands? And what is the nature of the card game he plays.?Drawing on fairy tales and trickster mythology, The Cards of Chaos is a Gothic fantasy in the tradition of Isak Dinesen and Angela Carter, featuring beautiful cover art by Kit Mizeres. 33,000 words). From cover to content, this was a delight. The writing is tight and thoughtful; I marveled at the prose and the subjects tackled in such a short span.
This isn't a comforting familiar fairy tale though there are elements of the fairy tale entwined. 'Cards of Chaos' is a wonderful spin on the fantasy genre weaving philosophy and myths in with an interesting larger world.If I had one critique: the back of middle gets muddy. In making a reality contorting trek, 'Card of Chaos' stumbles for maybe From cover to content, this was a delight. The writing is tight and thoughtful; I marveled at the prose and the subjects tackled in such a short span. This isn't a comforting familiar fairy tale though there are elements of the fairy tale entwined. 'Cards of Chaos' is a wonderful spin on the fantasy genre weaving philosophy and myths in with an interesting larger world.If I had one critique: the back of middle gets muddy. In making a reality contorting trek, 'Card of Chaos' stumbles for maybe a chapter.
The dream within a dream within a dream effect takes hold in a confusing, unpleasant way. For me this section felt forced and as if the writer was trying too hard to create confusion or a sense of multiple questionable realities. I skimmed and returned to the charming intellectual prose from early for a strong conclusion.Overall, a beautiful, unique read that challenges one's intellect and tickles their creative muse. A girl plays a magical card game against the mysterious Jackal to win her life and freedom.Its clear from the start that this isnt your usual fantasy. The setting appears to be Victorian-esque small town America, yet the unfortunate Cebina is being sent away as a sacrifice to the mysterious and powerful Jackal. As it develops, the basic story turns out rather like Beauty and the Beast or Bluebeard, but the fairy-tale atmosphere is underlaid with surprising depth.This isnt the sort of book you A girl plays a magical card game against the mysterious Jackal to win her life and freedom.It’s clear from the start that this isn’t your usual fantasy.
The setting appears to be Victorian-esque small town America, yet the unfortunate Cebina is being sent away as a sacrifice to the mysterious and powerful Jackal. As it develops, the basic story turns out rather like Beauty and the Beast or Bluebeard, but the fairy-tale atmosphere is underlaid with surprising depth.This isn’t the sort of book you can read with your brain switched off.
It’s intriguing, sometimes puzzling, but always interesting. On top of that, it’s beautifully written. I’d like to read it again before too long, which I don’t often do.
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