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A review by kba76
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Why did I wait so long to read this? For anyone who loves books, this is a beautiful testimony to the power of the written word and the way our imagination can shape us.
Our main character, January Scaller, is a young woman constrained by the society in which she lives. As the ward of wealthy Mr Locke, she is used to being told to know her place. Though a character who may well have been a nightmare to interact with, January is a girl whose passion burns brightly and who, as the book unfolds, finds her true worth.
From the day she finds the story of a character who has the power to venture into new worlds through doors she finds, we can see this is a book that relies heavily on magical realism. From start to finish, this is a book that enchants and captivates with every occurrence.
January is a character who becomes stronger and more admirable as we learn about her past and see her grow into her rather unusual skill set. Her tale is full of excitement and offers the perfect blend of hope and upset. Her loyal companion Bad is incorrigible, but the kind of character you’d want by your side.
I don’t often feel like reading books again, but this is definitely the kind of book I would be more than happy to return to.
Our main character, January Scaller, is a young woman constrained by the society in which she lives. As the ward of wealthy Mr Locke, she is used to being told to know her place. Though a character who may well have been a nightmare to interact with, January is a girl whose passion burns brightly and who, as the book unfolds, finds her true worth.
From the day she finds the story of a character who has the power to venture into new worlds through doors she finds, we can see this is a book that relies heavily on magical realism. From start to finish, this is a book that enchants and captivates with every occurrence.
January is a character who becomes stronger and more admirable as we learn about her past and see her grow into her rather unusual skill set. Her tale is full of excitement and offers the perfect blend of hope and upset. Her loyal companion Bad is incorrigible, but the kind of character you’d want by your side.
I don’t often feel like reading books again, but this is definitely the kind of book I would be more than happy to return to.