King of Morning, Queen of Day

King of Morning, Queen of Day is a fantasy that follows several generations of women in Ireland. Each of three stories that compose the novel is set in a different time period, and it was interesting to see the differences in the form of the supernatural 'mythoconsciousness' and the ways the three heroines respond to their power. I also enjoyed how the writing style changes to reflect the personality of each heroine, and how the stories feel firmly grounded in each woman's time and place. I wasn't a big fan of the style of supernatural grittiness, though, and I was never particularly attached to any of the characters. The novel definitely shows McDonald's skill and versatility as a writer, but, so far, his science fiction is more up my alley.

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