“At this point, you’re thinking that this story isn’t really about Doors, but about those more private, altogether more miraculous doors that can open between two hearts. It was not just a love story between two persons, however, but a love story dedicated to books, to the power of the written word, to wanderlust and to mankind’s ever faithful companion. What I will say is that it has one of the most beautiful love stories I’ve read. I am not going into any description about the story. It felt familiar in tone but there was also a sense that I’ll be taken on a journey like no other. It felt like reading a classic but without the pretense the prose was literary without trying to be so. I read the first few sentences and I was entranced. And especially when my co-reviewer Celeste, who adored the book with all her heart, ardently believed that I will love it as well. With such eager anticipation and high expectations, I was naturally anxious when I finally started reading The Ten Thousand Doors of January. You can read this wonderful little tale here.
It did not surprise me at all that said short story even won the Hugo Awards this year. Harrow’s beautiful short story “A Witch’s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies”, which made my anticipation to read her debut novel grow even further. A few months’ back, I came across Alix E. Far from it for me to advise anyone to judge a book by its cover, but in this instance its entire package justified my feelings when I gaze upon that thing of beauty. When I first laid my eyes upon the cover of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, it was love at first sight.
And I dare say not only by those who enjoy fantasy, for this novel is pure joy in literary form that is a tribute to almost every reader out there.ĭo you love the written word? This book is for you.ĭo you love stories and escapism? This book is for you. One which I’m certain will be well-loved and much-read. Incredibly lush, exquisite and enchanting, The Ten Thousand Doors of January has all the makings of a classic. Published: September 12th, 2019 by Orbit (UK) & September 10th, 2019 by Redhook (US)
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