CATCHALL
I dove into The Other Slipper expecting a light, fun read and that was exactly what I got. It certainly wasn't perfect, but it was a lot of fun and I genuinely enjoyed it. It was fun and fast-paced and a fresh look at what it might be like to see Cinderella from the other side.
THE HEROINE
JO
I actually had some serious problems with Jo. She was far too stubborn for her own good and often bordered in annoying. If she had been real, I would have slapped her and I am not a violent person. She was stubborn and selfish and spent a huge amount of time insisting on having things her way all the time. She was rude to pretty much everyone with no real excuse for it.
THE BROTHER
RON
He was better than his sister, treating her well even though she treated him badly. He generally seemed to have a good head on his shoulders and was sensible but not overly boring. As much as I sometimes wished he would stop being so clichéd, I admit that it could have been so much worse. And I didn't want to punch him, so I suppose I liked him well enough.
THE MEN OF MAGIC
Dude, that is possibly the best header I've ever come up with.
LOCKE
Locke was kind of boring, too. Still, I suppose he could have been much worse. He was sort of annoying, but that didn't give Jo any excuse for being so rude to him. And there was a revelation about him that I think was supposed to be surprising, but really wasn't at all.
VERNE
Most interesting character in the entire book, easily. I liked how he was more than one-dimensional. I understood the motivation behind his actions and even though perhaps they were wrong, how you you fault someone for something they've been taught? So yes, I liked him. And I'd actually want to know more about him.
THE PLOT
The plot was fantastical, fresh, and fun. (Yay alliteration!) I genuinely enjoyed it.
While some things did really disappoint me, I do not believe three-star ratings are bad. I really did enjoy this book. It had an original plot and and interesting look at Cinderella, a fairy tale that pretty much everyone knows.
Some things I though were unnecessary, but perhaps that's just me.
And while I didn't like Jo's stubbornness, she often did drive the plot in good directions. While her choices were often regrettable, they made for an excellent story.
THE ROMANCE
…There was actually not really any. I am simultaneously happy and sad about this at the same time. Well, at least there was no instalove.
THE WRITING
Kenechi has such pretty writing! It's flowy and a but young, but that can easily be fixed with a little time. It matches the style of the story and really gives it a whimsical feel. I found it quite excellent and I didn't have any problems with comprehension. I also got some great imagery, although there were some definite gaps. Still, it was marvelous!
THE ENDING
The ending was a bit too open-ended for my taste, but even so, I enjoyed it. I wish there was more of a promise of a sequel, but I can live with it ending this way. I'd like to know more about this world and what happens next.
WRAPUP
I really, really enjoyed this book. I had an excellent time reading it and barely put it down. it was fast and fun and throughly enjoyable. I think I see myself reading more of Kenechi's works in the future, and I am greatly looking forward to it!
FINE.
And roses, I have an interview with Kenechi coming up tomorrow, so stay tuned! Oh, and there will be a giveaway, too!