![]() ![]() ![]() It was a good story, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if it were a bit more developed, with more details and, in general, more polished. The relationships among the characters are also the awkward ones around this age. The story is very straightforward, with a couple of minor surprises, so I think a younger reader would enjoy this book. I found the events, storytelling, and world-building a bit simplistic. Sadly, unlike other fantasy novels aimed at that group age, which can be also enjoyed by adults, it is not the case here. The main characters are around 15 years old, and I would say that this book is aimed at young teens. The war and the mining remind me of the uranium boom during the 40s and WWII, and I am sure it was inspired by it. Throughout the book, guns, elevators, and computers are mentioned, so it would classify as urban fantasy, but it’s not clear what year it is set in (or inspired) since there is little mentioned about technology, clothes, or anything else. ![]() There are no descriptions of the characters nor the environment. It was clear that it was fantasy, but we get so little information that it’s difficult to have an idea about the world Charlie lives in. At first, I was not sure how to classify this book. Living in a country of humans, where elves are seen as a lesser race and only regarded as slaves, Charlie’s life is not an easy one in the orphanage where he lives. ![]()
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