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A couple of good readers I know told me that Shaman would be disappointing, specially when compared to The Physician, the first book of the trilogy. It wasn't, I enjoyed very much reading it. It was a while ago since I read a book that I cannot put down. I had this sad, empty feeling when the book was over: and now what.
I guess it is balance what makes a great book: the historical bit, well documented and as far as I know trustworthy... but never too much, the plot, rich in lines and sometimes rich in fantasy... but somehow always believable, the characters living and growing and getting on every turn of the page closer to the reader.
I feel again exactly the same wonderful thing I felt when I read my first great book, there are other worlds and you're welcome to them for a while and then you must leave, and when you're done you have changed a tiny little bit. It feels sad and magical.
I guess it is balance what makes a great book: the historical bit, well documented and as far as I know trustworthy... but never too much, the plot, rich in lines and sometimes rich in fantasy... but somehow always believable, the characters living and growing and getting on every turn of the page closer to the reader.
I feel again exactly the same wonderful thing I felt when I read my first great book, there are other worlds and you're welcome to them for a while and then you must leave, and when you're done you have changed a tiny little bit. It feels sad and magical.