Mervano by James Tingle

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Mervano (A Fun, Fast-Paced Fantasy-Comedy)

by James Tingle

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction
Format: Kindle
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Mervano is a tough, uncompromising New York cop with an attitude problem and an axe to grind with the world. One night, after avenging his wife's untimely death, he meets a mysterious stranger who turns his world upside down and sends him on a wild trip, far from the mean streets he is used to...
Enter an adventure that includes an uptight princess, a talking crow, a friendly young goblin boy and many other curious characters in a fun, fantastical journey, perfect for all fans of light, easy reading fantasy.

One big trip…

Mervano by James Tingle is quite a different type of novel. I like the plot summary and the cover. Yes, sometimes a book cover can make me buy a book. However, I finished reading the book, and now I sit here trying to figure out what to write. So, let’s start with…

The characters

Mervano

He is our main character and for the most part, reminds me of someone’s uncle. You know the one that people invite over because he is family, but no one wants to sit by him? I think that is Mervano. At times, he seems nice, but then he opens his mouth, and I cringe. My thought while reading this was how could he still be a police officer? Honestly, I am not sure why this little band of people even hung out with him. He insults them all at one time or another.

Oh, and how did his wife put up with him?

Princess/Queen Val

This Princess was rescued from a horrible goblin by Mervano. I don’t understand why she hung out with Mervano after that. But then she danced after hearing of her father’s death. She has crazy mood swings, but come on. And where was her carriage when she went to visit a Lord? Why didn’t she take some guards with her, she is royalty?

Craw

Craw is a crow who talks and is befriended by Mervano. I really don’t know why he continues to follow Mervano. Ok, maybe it’s for the chance to eat something other than worms and puddle water.

Likes:

• Craw. I would like to talk to a crow. Although, I would expect him to be more intelligent.
• The fantasy world. Complete with castles, talking animals, trees and such.
• The characters they met while traveling were honorable and didn’t cheat them.
• They helped Old John find Mary. That was a nice touch.

3 Stars for Mervano by James Tingle

My rating for Mervano by James Tingle is three stars.

And yet, I feel that I need to explain that. I actually finished this book. I laughed a few times, was repulsed a few times, and the ending left me wondering. But I understand a good trip. I will stop reading a book if I dislike it or something really doesn’t work. And it isn’t that the book doesn’t work it’s just I have never read anything like it. Oh, and it is exactly what the plot summary said it was. So, there you have it three stars.

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