Interesting in concept, lacking in excecution

I’ll still be reading whatever else this author writes next, because I loved «The Psychology of Time Travel» that much. That book instilled in me a solid faith in her ability to create interesting worlds. However, like with Psychology, the development of the characters and the plot itself fell a little flat.

I also think –if possible– this one might have even stronger undercurrents of «feminist literature». Which might be a plus, or it might be a minus – depending on who you ask.

Mostly I read it, and enjoyed it, for the magic realism and the way the dolls, the making of them and the trading of them are described. Here, the author’s passion really shines through and the solid knowledge and research put into this element, saves the novel from turning into yet another dreary family intrigue.

PS. There is no winged horse.