RaveDen of GeekThe fast-paced, non-linear story unfolds over twelve chapters, and encompasses multiple perspectives over many years, bringing the reader to a world entirely unlike our own, yet endlessly informed by it ... Destroyer of Light is not flowery or romantic, and not for those looking for something simple or lighthearted ... Destroyer of Light is abstract. It is both a summary of several independent perspectives condensed into a singular narrative, and an exploration of the metaphysical–abstract in thought and in practice ... The best stories are those that linger, that make you ponder long after you’ve put the book down. Destroyer of Light will stay with you after you’ve read the final page, in large part because of the intention Brissett put into the complex morality of its world.
Jo Walton
RaveThe Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy BlogWalton’s diversity as a writer has been well-documented by many, and it’s on full display here ... If there is a running theme in this collection, it’s not genre-based, nor does it hinge on any specific style of storytelling. No, if there is a theme to be had, it is one of experimentation, which makes Starlings a particularly fascinating look at the process of writing itself ... Coupled with Walton’s frank self-assessments, the collection offers an incredible sense of intimacy. It’s the closest we’ll come to understanding how Jo Walton’s dizzying writer’s mind ticks along, and and how her imagination flows. It’s a rare opportunity, to peek in on the inventor in her workshop. Starlings is revelatory not only as a collection of fiction, but as a sort of biography of the process of writing itself. Fascinating.
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