Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones

One of a handful of DWJs published under an adult rather than a juvenile imprint. I look forward to reading more of her work. They got relegated to the sidelines for the most part.Īpart from requiring me to shift my preconceptions out this book was really enjoyable and I can see why Diana Wynne Jones was such an acclaimed author. I would have liked to have seen more of Mara and Shona. Blade needed (and I think at the end of the book still does) a good kick in the ass. Derk has a little bit of a Dr Moreau meets Dr Doolittle feel about him. And at times it could be rather grim and a little unsettling.

Unfortunately my previous experiences with her books led me to believe this would be aimed at a younger audience so as things started getting a bit darker I was a tad perplexed.Įventually I managed to get my mindset in the right place and realise that this book was intended for young adults and the dark behaviours seemed less out of place. Lately I've not been reading reviews or even blurbs before starting a book because I want to go into it with a completely open mind. I've only read a couple Diana Wynne Jones books before so I wasn't too sure what to expect.

Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones