The White Mists of Power

The White Mists of Power (1991) Kristine Kathryn Rusch

I found this story both enjoyable and maddening. Enjoyable because it was a very interesting story, but maddening, because the “twist” in the story felt more like a trick than a twist.

I also wasn’t quite clear about the Enos and what the difference was between the Enos and the Old Ones. Perhaps I missed something important somewhere, but I found there part at the end of the story rather confusing.

Not to say that there were not many strong points to this story. There were. The characters were well done, and the story was interesting and compelling. (This was my waiting/travel book that I ended up pulling out of my jacket to finish.)

I just found the “twist” and my confusion about the Enos very distracting. I was also distracted by several point that were specifically brought up, but then never reconsidered. As well as the sudden halt in the growth of one of the characters. We spent time in his mind and watch his growth, and then suddenly he kinda drops off the face of the earth to become more of a minor supporting character.

Though I have to say that this is an absolutely gorgeous cover. I believe the artist has done many other fantasy books, but I can’t remember their name off the top of my head, and of course the cover artist wasn’t mentioned on the copyright page.
So, I found this interesting, but flawed.
Rating: 7/10

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