![]() ![]() The main thread that links the characters together is that of a strange disease that has taken hold of the land. Again, while it took a few chapters to get used to this, but I ended up loving this too. There is no spoon feeding and the three POV characters are not overtly linked. This isn’t a rehash of Lord of the Rings or Wheel of Time – and I absolutely loved that. ![]() In ways, A Touch of Light is quite philosophical – and also very unique. Inevitably, those of a lower social standing take the brunt of them. These differing views bring issues to the people within both kingdoms and it’s interesting to see that while the views are very different, the societal structures offer similar problems. However, they also seem a little too eager to sacrifice their people to keep this cycle moving. Those who die cannot be spoke of again.Īnother kingdom sees death as a natural part of the life cycle. Those who are ‘blessed’ live very long lives. I haven’t read a book that explores death like this before – indeed the whole religious system in this world is built around how people view death. The prose was elegant and engaging and pulled me into an intriguing world. So first of all – Thiago Abdalla paints a wonderful story. ![]()
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