Richard A. Lupoff

The Sword of the Demon

Scribbler Johnny

This book is a strange mix of overly-descriptive at times and not descriptive enough at others. Lupoff writes like he knows he needs to meet a minimum word-count. You will read retreads of the plot so far multiple times. This is a difficult read due to the style of the prose. It is plodding and tedious at times, but the imagery is enchanting and dreamlike. It's difficult to rate this novel because I enjoy and dislike it in equal measure. I loved it at age 17 but my second reading at age 30 has left me ambivalent and slightly disappointed.

The Sword of the Demon

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