Written by Ameeta Davis⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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River Rule is another book acquired during the #DecTheShelves challenge last year. I chose it because it sounded like a blossoming romance between two people from different cultural backgrounds, and is set in a jungle in Asia. Not my typical read, and something which would perhaps introduce me to other genres.
The blurb:
The jungle is closing in. First it sends a welcoming party of parakeets.
Next, a garland of disembodied chicken parts.
Finally the tribesmen and their spears arrive demanding human trades of Avi and Una, the property developer’s firstborn grandchildren.
Twice before, the jungle tried to take Una when she took risks.
Twice Avi foiled their attempts.
This time he’s not there — yet she can feel him somewhere near.
River Rule is a dark, urban fantasy, which pivots precariously on the friendship between a boy and girl from different cultural backgrounds. It deals with deceit and treachery, but it shows that, even when familial unconditional love is withdrawn, strength and kindness can be found elsewhere – even in a jungle.
Dark Fantasy
Fiction
My thoughts:
I began to read River Rule, having started two other books, which I failed to get into immediately. I doubt it was the fault of either book, just that I was not in the frame of mind to read those particular books. I set them aside for another time and quickly got into the first couple of chapters of River Rule.River Rule was not what I was expecting it to be. Straightaway, I was not sure if Una's journey in the taxi to her grandparents home involved magic, time travel or prophesy - and that was what hooked me. I needed to know which direction this was taking. I loved the narration style, and the odd typo - at least I assume 'flumes' is a typo for 'plumes' - made it feel more authentic and only increased my enjoyment.
Throughout the story, however, I did not have a clear image in my head of any of the characters and I found the some of the plot twists more than a little confusing. Despite this, it was a story I had to finish. I would say that I was intrigued by the story, but not captivated.
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