Godborn

I stumbled upon Dan Davis YouTube channel a few months ago while researching some of the oldest myths in the world. I've watched several of his videos since then and finally got around to read Godborn last month. I figured even if it was half as good as the videos it would be a good read and I was not disappointed.

Godborn is a well written and well researched book, faithful to the settings and cultures of the time while still leaving plenty of room for fantasy and mythology. It reminds me of Bernard Cornwell's Stonehenge, although I have to admit that sadly I haven't read many stories set in the Neolithic/ early bronze age (something that needs to change).

I admired the careful use of language to tell the story within the limitations set by the time period and the characters' personalities reflect this perfectly as well. Herkuhlos and his spear-brothers are far from the usual teenage ‘heroes' in modern fantasy and I appreciate that.
Unsurprisingly, my favourite thing about Godborn was the mythological elements woven into the story and I can't wait to continue the series.