Helpful Score: 2
LOVED this novel- it's essentially a medieval Russian fairytale centered around a likeable motherless teenaged boy who has a hard lot in life, bullied by his egocentric brothers and father. He has a spirit of adventure and a desire to escape, and finds himself in a goodluck/badluck situation as a result of an encounter with an enchanted creature, the firebird. Many adventures and magical encounters ensue with a myriad of spirits, animals, and mythical creatures.
The story never loses it's fairytale quality. The only negative I can complain about is toward the end of the book, it seemed the story was being rushed. It also left some minor unanswered questions. But all in all, I would love to read similar novels or a sequel to this one.
The story never loses it's fairytale quality. The only negative I can complain about is toward the end of the book, it seemed the story was being rushed. It also left some minor unanswered questions. But all in all, I would love to read similar novels or a sequel to this one.
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