Lucky Wolf

I've been following R.N. Roveleh's work since 2016 and I'm pleased to finally see "Lucky Wolf" on the Google Play Store. Without any doubt, "Lucky Wolf" is one of the best historical novels I have ever read. Full of psychological depth, it's a beautiful look into the tumultuous relationship between two very different men, the bombastic, sales-y Eyolf and the reserved, mysterious Yngvar. The historical details add a lot of colour into the series and are perfectly integrated into this character-driven drama. Unlike many other historical novels, where we are often overwhelmed by historical details, we never feel overwhelmed here - rather, we feel enriched by the details, which never feel "extra" or "tacked on" and greatly help to root the characters in their medieval setting. This book is also beautifully illustrated. The gestures, colours, mood, and composition of every illustration included in this book will help you visualize how Eyolf and Yngvar (and the others around them) are like. Consider getting the hard copy, people - the illustrations, when coupled with the beautiful writing, really make the characters come to life. At times, we wonder if the author has experiences seances with these flesh-and-blood characters who just seem so real.

The term, "historical novel" has long often been associated with either of the two following expected disappointments- 1), a historical document providing facts while forcing a dry, sparse narrative, bare of any human relation and character development, or, 2), we are given an anachronistic spiel with the characters and emotions striking us as jarringly modern and out of place, depriving us of the insight and experience of the past. But here, with the sterling and exceptional work created from the masterful mind and knowledge of R.N. Roveleh, we are not, I cannot stress enough, NOT, subjected to either of the aforementioned disappointments. Instead, we are awed by the searing psychological depth, the subtle strains and texture of nuance, the strength of human emotion, desire, and ambition, and the richness of the age being explored in all its high points and turmoils. In today's literature, we seldom appreciate, or are given the opportunity, to read works containing such a flow of lyrical beauty, while retaining a stainless steel-like strength of pacing and detailed characterization, and here, we are floored by such qualities unified in such a compelling composition. Roveleh explores the origins and paths of two men. Two men, who are, for all intents and purposes, are contrasts, opposites, foils to one another and for each other. We first follow the path of Eyolf, a seer governed by his own obstinate sense of flair and sharp ambition, we see his rise and struggle, as he joins forces with Yngvar. Yngvar, a seeming foil to Eyolf's methods and persona, is a man tempered by an iron-like hardness and glacier-like coldness that calculates his each move. Yet, as events unfold, we are not overwhelmed by fact, nor the plot itself. Instead, we are drawn into the inner, private world of these two men, and are granted a deep, clear look into their lives as flesh-and-blood people, not distant figures of the past furthered obscured by acts great or infamous. We explore the beginning of their growing relationship, and we see a richness of human nature uniting and colliding between two men who seem forces of nature of themselves. Each chapter is a stellar example of lyricism and searing psychological study, and reading this novel has truly been a reward of itself. It begs for repeated readings, for certain. I urge anyone who values a compelling story, to please get a hard copy. The illustrations are expressive, beautifully composed of nuanced color and historical detail, and beautifully designed, and will certainly bring visual life to the already vivid characterization that will reward you as you read this exceptional work. Be sure to watch out for this author in their future works!

The characters are intriguing! I loved both Yngvar and Eyolf. Though each have their flaws, they're both relatable and you end up rooting for them even when they do things you don't agree with.