Title: Old themes in a new and darker setting.
Product review: In this modern-day confrontation between good andevil, Brooks draws on many themes that his long-timereaders will instantly recognize: a young girlfaced with resisting the heritage of evil, a mancursed with the power and responsibility of tryingto change the fate of mankind, and a dark creatureof the Void who seeks to upset the balance of theworld and ultimately destroy it. All the elementsof magic that appeal to Brooks' readersare present, and his fans are unlikely to walkaway disappointed.The most unique and convincing aspect of this novel,however, is the splendidly well-drawn portrait oflife in small-town America. Nest, and her familyand friends are people I knew and recognized. Brooksonce again shows his masterful ability to capturethe elements of a collective subconscious. I foundthe bleak future he paints reminiscent of the works ofOctavia Butler. Even those who long ago gave upon Brooks' fantasy novels may want to give thisone a try.
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