Black Sun, by Rebecca Roanhorse (Saga)
This novel was my
introduction to the work of Rebecca Roanhorse, of whom I had heard a great
deal. From the beginning, I was struck by the originality of her world and
cultures that were at once relatable and quite different from the typical
Western-European-derived canon. Set in a fantasy pre-Columbian (or
non-Columbian?) Central America, the story weaves together the lives of
disparate characters, who will all come together at “the Convergence,” a
predicted eclipse. The story is told from multiple points of view, jumping back
and forth in time. This is often a recipe for reader confusion and
disengagement, but I found the characters compelling enough to hold my interest
and to welcome each new section. I found the jumps in time distracting and
largely unnecessary, but I admit to a personal preference for chronologically
linear stories. In the end, though, it was the novelty and richness of the
world that enchanted me.
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