"Rose of the Alchemist " Reader Comments
Comments below were taken from L. E. Frost's profile on Authonomy.com
July 5, 2011
"Rose of the Alchemist" is an excellent example of romance/fantasy writing. The fantastic imagery puts the reader in the setting and allows the reader to visualize the story. I am partial to stories set in this time frame and your writing has carried it out perfectly. Will back this book and rate highly. Would love to read the entire story. Wonderful job!!
Gretchen
December 1, 2011
Your prose is exquisite and very enjoyable.
"I found the seed of docility among them and told it to grow. It began to sprout with sparkling light, yellow as a buttercup."
This is brilliant writing and worthy of much praise. The characters and imagery are vibrantly vivid in all four chapters, and i know this story is going to stay with me throughout the day.
This is the kind of treasure I'd keep on my real shelf, and take out once in a while for a refreshing read.
Six stars and a place on my shelf as soon as i can.
Maria
December 16, 2011
I've read some of this in the past, I've come back to read more.
You are a very skillful and clever writer.
The book has some very picturesque writing…essential for a fantasy story such as this.
In my opinion, there can never be enough excellent description and you satisfy this criteria.
You’ve produced a story that’s full of mystery, drawing the reader into it with eloquent passages and vivid scenery…great stuff!
I rather liked the following:-
‘Opening the lock with a sprig of spring root collected by midsummer moon, which expanded the iron latch so the bar slipped soundlessly through’…This may not seem much, but it keeps the reader involved.
Some very nice description here and there’s plenty throughout your book.
…Gema went pale and trembling as aspen leaves in a breeze…
…Her eyes began to tear, as she tied a lacing on his tunic and brushed an unruly lock from his forehead…
…She would sit at his cradle, humming a gypsy lullaby, as her unbound hair spilled around him in ribbons of ebony…
I have not read it all…I will read on of course…it’s a pleasure to read.
You are a truly gifted writer for this type of story; your imagination knows no bounds.
Pleased to give it the highest star rating.
Will shelve when I can…on my list!!
Kind regards,
Neville
December 18, 2011
I read all four chapters you have here. In my opinion, this is a story written with great skill. Your characterization is superb. They all possess personalities that are unique unto themselves. I feel that Xavier is worthy of the care of your reader. You have made him appealing. I rather believe that Meri is a female. Interesting how you give that away little by little. Although I do not know this for certain, I suspect it with good reason.
I believe your imagery is brilliant. It provides a very real background for the stage where you set your players. I feel this is the way of Fantasy writing and those who do not understand that building a world that is separate from reality is what this is all about. Therefore, it takes more in the way of exposition to flesh out the surrounding landscape and the culture where your characters live and interact. All that makes the story unique to the world you have created. I love your style of writing and enjoyed immersing myself in the scenes.
I am pleased to back your story and wish you the best. Looking forward to reading more.
Sincerely,
Mary Enck
January 4, 2012
Your writing is strong, almost poetic in your descriptions.
Your characters are captivating and believable.
The story has a good strong plot and you are well versed with your market.
You visualise your scenes well and your POV works very well with this plot.
You weave the story and leave just enough to draw the reader into the next chapter.
Your voice is natural and crisp.
I enjoyed your writing.
T.D.Holland
January 18, 2012
Beautiful prose, poetic language, a rare literary achievement where fact and fiction meet. The talented author is gifted with a writing style that has literally 'transmuted tin into silver (gold : )' in the reader's mind! 'Rose of the Alchemist' will make a great novel and an excellent read.
Best wishes,
Shweta
