There are three main narrative perspectives in the book Orka, Varg, and Elvar’s. From sarcasm and humour, to anger and rage, to sentimentality – the dialogue, characters and character relationships are gripping, heart-wrenching and entertaining to read about – Gwynne’s writing is strong in all aspects ad is well paced throughout. The prose is truly atmospheric and absorbing, you can feel the bite of the sea and seax alike – the settings are well crafted and strong, each easy to picture and lose yourself in as though it is playing out in front of you on the screen.The settings are not the only part of the prose that is strong and compelling, the dialogue and interactions between characters are brilliantly written. The prose perfectly captures the gritty brutal atmosphere of life in Vigrid, with Gwynne’s harsh and vivid descriptions being horrifying and engaging – drawing you into this violent power hungry world. With easy to read prose that is rich in detail, the settings and characters come to life on the page. Gwynne’s writing is compelling and immersive right from the start.
So this is my first ever John Gwynne novel and I have been MISSING OUT because Gwynne is a fantastic writer and story teller.
My experience was quite literally a cycle of ‘oh I like this character they’re so sweet and…oh no’, ‘this character is the best and if anything happens to them I will… NO’, * Squint* ‘I like this character.*squints harder* this isn’t going to end well is it.?’ SO GET READY for this epic but brutal book, I swear you’re going to love it.
The Shadow Of The Gods, by John Gwynne is a brilliant Norse inspired story. Three warriors fight for battle-fame, family, and vengeance, but their journey falls under the Shadow of the Gods and the promise of blood runs deep and true.ĬW/TW: Gore/Violence/Graphic violence/death/murder/slavery/slave trading/kidnapping/others may be present. Whispers of war exist throughout Vigrid, from land to sea war is coming. The Gods may be gone but their power is not, their Bones hold the promise of it, their children carry it’s secrets in their blood.
Synopsis: The Gods are dead, they fought themselves into extinction and left only bones behind.
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