The Flight of the Shadow
"he Flight of the Shadow is best described as a Victorian melodrama. It is narrated by Belorba Day, a sweet girl who was raised by her uncle, and tells the tale of Belorba's relationship with the mysterious John. Both central characters have many questions about their pasts, and the story focuses on their pursuit of the truth prior to their marriage. While Belorba narrates the story, other characters are allowed to grow, and the reader is provided with a sense that this is a world populated with living, breathing characters. Macdonald has assumed a deliberate pacing for this story. While the narrative of the story is surely interesting, one of the most attractive features of this work is the author's teachings that he has sprinkled throughout. Macdonald uses his fiction to reveal truth and teach lessons about life, and this book can be read as a meditation on the value of honesty and transparency. The Flight of the Shadow is perhaps best described as a book to read when you are feeling introspective. While lesser known than many of the author's works of fantasy, this book is a worthwhile read" --