Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (2 Feb 2010)
ISBN-10: 0786954868
ISBN-13: 978-0786954865
Copy: Reading Copy sent by the publisher
Reviewer: Yagiz
Tennora would give anything to be a wizard. And Clytemorrenestrix, a strange woman with uncanny blue eyes, whose name means "She Will Thunder in the Sky" and who claims to be a dragon, promises to make her just that–in return for aid in returning her to her true form. But soon after Tennora seals the deal, a bounty hunter presses a note into her hands claiming the dragon woman is actually a human–a violent, criminally insane human who murders those who fail her.
The God Catcher is gripping tale of identity, intrigue, and obsession set in the classic City of Splendors and presented by Forgotten Realms® campaign setting creator and celebrated author Ed Greenwood. You don’t want to miss out on this exciting glimpse into what the latest edition of the Realms has to offer.
I usually don't like stories revolving around dragons. In classic fantasy, dragons are pictured too powerful in my opinion. Therefore I stay away from books with strong dragon presence. However, every now and then I stumble across a book that uses the dragon concept differently and I believe The God Catcher is such a book. Please forgive me if this is the way the dragons exist in general in Forgetten Realms because it is new to me as I haven't read many books using this setting, which is about to change after having greatly enjoyed The God Catcher.
After reading it, I was also surprised to hear that The God Catcher was advertised as Young Adult. I certainly wouldn't have guessed it. Having said that, it is definitely not unsuitable for young adult readers. I don't have a doubt that they would enjoy this book very much.
The story shows a few classic signs at the beginning of the book. Tennora, a young woman, is rejected by her instructor because she doesn't have what it takes to be a wizard. And she encounters a strange woman called Clytemorrenestrix. Just when you think you know what is going to happen, more characters get introduced and the plot starts to take twists and turns.
The story remains fast-paced from the start and it quickly becomes a page-turner. The main characters are vivid enough to feel connected to them but I felt Veron was underdeveloped. It almost felt like he would have a heavier presence in the story but he didn't deliver.
The unknown about Nestrix's identity created a very entertaining reading. I loved the book's humor about Nextrix's being convinced to be a dragon. The author exposes very well her confusion in being in a human's skin and the awkwardness associated with it.
If I have to find something, I would say that the main thing, but not a major one, that I regret about the story is around Nestrix's identity. I wish the author could continue the suspense between Nestrix's being a mere mortal and her being a real dragon. I truly hoped that it would go on longer, ideally until the very end of the story. Nonetheless the execution was definitely not disappointing.
Extremely entertaining, The God Catcher was a great surprise for me. Evans' fluent style glues this book in the reader's hands. With an action-packed story and vivid characters, it quickly becomes a page-turner. Even though they aren't written by Evans, I'm going to check the four other Waterdeep books. If they are all as good as The God Catcher, I'll be reading many more books from Wizards of the Coast.
Plot: 9
Characters: 8
Style: 9
Overall 9/10
Memorable Quotes
"We have all sinned." - Clytemorrenestrix
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