The Thorn of Roses

In “The Thorn of Roses”, Bryan Lewis brings us what can only be described as a twisted take on the fairytale genre. With a unique structure that combines brilliantly poetic descriptions with intricate storytelling in a first person narrative, The Thorn of Roses is immensely readable, and does not disappoint.The story starts off in typical fairytale fashion; with a noble prince and a curse, but goes on to develop into a more original story, richly decorated with a range of characters that are brought to life against the backdrop of a beautifully (and in some places, hauntingly) descriptive world. The first antagonist introduced is Rumpelstiltskin (though this is not an adaptation of the classic Brother’s Grimm fairytale, but a new creation entirely), who is described as “covered in dripping sores” and “decayed to the core”, giving him a ghoulish quality, as opposed to the Imp-like figure he traditionally represents.The rhythm and flow of the story keeps the reader engrossed, and does not feel contrived or forced, which makes the whole piece very enjoyable to read. The tempo of the piece changes throughout, becoming more staccato and discorded as tensions within the story heighten. It can be seen from his unique and striking style, that Bryan Lewis possesses a great talent for poetry and writing.

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