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Midnight Robber
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4.5 Stars for Narration by Robin Miles
3 Stars for Tan-Tan
4 Stars for All of the Tales Woven Together
Midnight Robber is tale of tragedy and hard won triumphant. It is a strange tale of survival in a penal colony and the disturbing paths love can take. I loved the sing-song, flow of the words and the way Miles made it all come to vibrant life.
A part of me wants to rate the book higher because it's so well done, but I had too many questions rise while I followed the journey. The story is complete and yet unfinished. It's one of those that leaves you yearning to know more.
The beginning of the tale made me think of a futuristic New Orleans/Caribbean. Then the setting changed to a wilder land and I thought of parts of Africa & Australia. I loved the deep dive into the douen culture and ways. Wonderfully alien and yet understandable.
Despite being the main character, you don't get to really know Tan-Tan. We are external observers that get small peeks into her mind, emotions and actions but you don't get to truly see Tan-Tan because she was more a fable, an eternal child and whoever she may become was only glimpsed during her trials. That answer lies beyond the pages of this book and that I kind of hate that. See? Leaves you wanting more. =)
4.5 Stars for Narration by Robin Miles
3 Stars for Tan-Tan
4 Stars for All of the Tales Woven Together
Midnight Robber is tale of tragedy and hard won triumphant. It is a strange tale of survival in a penal colony and the disturbing paths love can take. I loved the sing-song, flow of the words and the way Miles made it all come to vibrant life.
A part of me wants to rate the book higher because it's so well done, but I had too many questions rise while I followed the journey. The story is complete and yet unfinished. It's one of those that leaves you yearning to know more.
The beginning of the tale made me think of a futuristic New Orleans/Caribbean. Then the setting changed to a wilder land and I thought of parts of Africa & Australia. I loved the deep dive into the douen culture and ways. Wonderfully alien and yet understandable.
Despite being the main character, you don't get to really know Tan-Tan. We are external observers that get small peeks into her mind, emotions and actions but you don't get to truly see Tan-Tan because she was more a fable, an eternal child and whoever she may become was only glimpsed during her trials. That answer lies beyond the pages of this book and that I kind of hate that. See? Leaves you wanting more. =)
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Reading Progress
August 30, 2018
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August 30, 2018
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August 30, 2018
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September 6, 2018
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May 7, 2020
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May 7, 2020
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"I actually read and listened to parts of this story a while back but I wasn't in the mood to finish it. This book is full of rich visuals and brutal instances that scar. Plus, Robin Miles is amazing! Let's take a ride in the dark side and come out with tear streaked smiles."
May 7, 2020
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May 7, 2020
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May 08, 2020 05:21AM
Wonderful review!
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