E. V. Greig and the Legend of Graymyrh: A Deconstruction of Fantasy Tropes

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Graymyrh-Experimental-High-Fantasy/dp/1508944113/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1433860701&sr=8-3&keywords=e.v.greig E. V. Greig uses the literary form to hold a mirror up to the traditional standards of High Fantasy.There are acceptable levels of behaviour which heroes are allowed to get away with and yet the villain isn't. The Legend of Greymyrh explores the how's and the why's of this theme. There author also uses the book to experiment with literary styles including traditional edda's and folklore. The harsh reality of the setting is pretty grim as well there are few real heroes and most are in it for their own needs or goals. Also not many books open with the destruction of an entire world! The author also delves into language structure and every race has its own tonal setting and descriptors not here will you find your traditional elf, dwarf or human but different shades of similar entities. It is an original text first published last year in a trilogy structure but re-released as a full text now. Did I mention that there are vampires (that don't sparkle) and werewolves who are an actual threat and not some cuddly toy. This book deals with relationships and the difficulties faced by people in day to day life how a person can be assimilated into a marriage and effectively cease to exist, how we turn a blind eye to sexual assault in literature when we shouldn't. At times it can be an uncomfortable read but compared to GRR Martin's Game of Throne's it is quite light tonally. Would I recommend it? Yes I would it is a different form of fantasy and easily falls under feminist fiction the same as the authors science fiction text. Project Nightingale which explores many gender themes and ableism in the workplace. E.V. Greig will take you dark places and raises several questions both are worth checking out.

New Crime novel worth reading

In the Canyons of Shadow and Light Authored by Emily Donoho; Cover design and artwork by Amos Grieg; Prepared for publication by Upatree Press Publication Date: May 05 2015 ISBN/EAN13:151205268X / 9781512052688 Page Count: 514 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 6" x 9" Language: English Color: Black and White Related Categories: Fiction / Psychological/Police Procedural/American Literature About the Author: Emily Donoho was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1983. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Mount Holyoke College, a master's degree in history of science from the University of Durham, and a PhD in the historical geography of medicine from the University of Glasgow. She currently resides in Scotland. About the Novel: Delve into the depths of humanity and criminal justice with Homicide Detective Alex Boswell, in this thought provoking debut novel. Emily Donoho escorts her readers on a breath taking journey through the city that never sleeps, and the restless mind of one of its most dedicated servants. A tattered veteran of the NYPD, Boswell is a man beset: the combined weight of his case load and personal life grinding him down. The white lights are blinding, and the skyscrapers are closing in. It's time to reach for the shore or drown trying - In the Canyons of Shadow and Light. Links: https://www.createspace.com/5478889 http://www.amazon.com/dp/151205268X/ref=rdr_ext_tmb http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/151205268X/ref=rdr_ext_tmb