Blue Moon Rising: The Champion

“ Detail the Champion’s childhood; consider his fears and how they affect his death ”

“Blue Moon Rising” written by Simon Green is an extraordinary novel, that incorporates not only a mix of the traditional elements associated with the fiction genre such as magic, treachery, loyalty and heroism, but it is also based from a satirical perspective and tone which makes it such a unique text. This rare but effective departure from the typical fiction novel in regards to the use of satire, combined with the aspects of fiction that readers have grown accustomed to, have all contributed to this cleverly constructed text of Green’s. We commence on a journey with the main character, Prince Rupert of the Forest Land as he battles the long night and challenges the Wild Magic. Early on in this journey, we are presented with the Champion, an extremely complex character and from this point of introduction, we are privy to an extremely clever transformation or character development in w...