Marcus W. (SuDongpo) reviewed on 9/13/2009 + 37 more book reviews

I first read Rats And Gargoyles several years ago now. It was at the time almost unique, a fantasy built around the premise that alchemy was real, that the world was alone in space and ruled by Gods in the guise of Decans, the rulers of the Zodiac. Others have played with the concept in the years since, but no one has matched Gentle's portrayal of what a world ruled by arbitrary Gods in which humans are simply past of the scenery would truly be like. This one can be bleak, it can be dark, but it is always entertaining and it is quite likely the definitive modern alchemical medieval romance. She even manages to pack in a happy ending! If you're looking for literate fantasy, Gentle is not to be missed.

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