The Dollmakers
ISBN: 9780063308268
Description
In the country called One, dollmakers are vital members of the community. An artisan’s doll is the height of society’s accomplishments, while a guard’s doll is the only thing standing between the people of One and the Shod: vicious, cobbled monstrosities that will tear apart any structure—living or dead, inanimate or otherwise—to add to their horde.In the country called One, dollmakers are vital members of the community. An artisan’s doll is the height of society’s accomplishments, while a guard’s doll is the only thing standing between the people of One and the Shod: vicious, cobbled monstrosities that will tear apart any structure—living or dead, inanimate or otherwise—to add to their horde.
Reviewed on 24th October 2024
I picked this book up following the recommendation of another author I regularly read. It’s a fantasy story set in a world of subtle magics, which in the country we visit is manifested in the form of dolls, magical androids built to delight and serve, or to defend.
We meet a character who I immediately didn’t like. I think that was the most off putting part of the story really, as I prefer to be aligned primarily with a character I can empathise with, and didn’t particularly find that the case here.
The plot is clever though, and I enjoyed seeing as secrets were revealed, changes unfolded, and secondary characters weaved through the story.
I don’t know whether I’d pick up a sequel - it’s not going to leap to the top of my list, but I might check it out if there is one.