The Wish

by E.V. Jones

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1938208277
• ISBN13: 9781938208270
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Mischievous Muse Publishing Arts Alliance
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

This brand-new Irish folklore falls short of its potential

"The Wish" draws on Irish mythology including leprechauns, mermaids, and magic to kickstart the "Cloverleaf Chronicles." I am not familiar with Irish myth, but several of the testimonials said this book is true to the source material, so take that as you will. The plot has a lot going for it; unfortunately, it becomes bogged down early on as it relies on exposition to develop the world and propel the story. This continues for approximately two-thirds of the book. On the other hand, the writing mechanics of the story are quite good as thoughts and words flow together in complementary fashion. Purple prose, a particular pet peeve of mine, is also avoiding, making for an all-around smooth read. The characters in this novel are a mixed bag with their development being erratic and lopsided. The oddly compressed timeline of the book does not leave much space to develop the characters. A notable exception is the protagonist’s mother whom I found I cared about even more than the protagonist himself. In the end, "The Wish" has the making of an interesting story but falls short of its potential. Despite this, I think the author has potential herself, and I look forward to seeing what she writes next.