Ysabel
3 journalers for this copy...
"A wonderfully imaginative historical fantasy...." PW starred review.
From jacket,
" In this ancient place, where the borders between the living and the long-dead are thin, Ned and his family are about to be drawn into a haunted tale, as mythic figures from conflicts of long ago erupt into the present" to battle for the woman they both love.
Sending to Appaloosatb in the "It's Your Turn" VBB at Bookobsessed.com.
From jacket,
" In this ancient place, where the borders between the living and the long-dead are thin, Ned and his family are about to be drawn into a haunted tale, as mythic figures from conflicts of long ago erupt into the present" to battle for the woman they both love.
Sending to Appaloosatb in the "It's Your Turn" VBB at Bookobsessed.com.
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Dropping this in Monday's mail for Appaloosatb as part of
the "It's Your Turn Box" at Bookobessed.com. Enjoy!
Dropping this in Monday's mail for Appaloosatb as part of
the "It's Your Turn Box" at Bookobessed.com. Enjoy!
This has arrived safely. Thank you!
ETA 11/3: This is my first book by this author, and I was pleasantly surprised. The book was finished much more quickly than I expected from its length. There was an interesting storyline that had a few twists and turns but didn't feel unrealistic. Thanks again for sharing!
ETA 11/3: This is my first book by this author, and I was pleasantly surprised. The book was finished much more quickly than I expected from its length. There was an interesting storyline that had a few twists and turns but didn't feel unrealistic. Thanks again for sharing!
Journal Entry 4 by appaloosatb at BookObsessed.com, A book trading site -- Controlled Releases on Monday, November 3, 2008
Released 15 yrs ago (11/3/2008 UTC) at BookObsessed.com, A book trading site -- Controlled Releases
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CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
To my Boxing Day partner. Enjoy!
To my Boxing Day partner. Enjoy!
Looks really great - several people have recommended this to me! Thanks for sending it!
I liked the sense of place here -- the French countryside was described in glorious detail. The father of the hero is a famous photographer and there are several points where entire photograph plans are described (in a way that's engaging rather than dull, even to someone who knows little about photography).
I liked the history too. When traveling in Europe, I've always felt a sort of awe at the centuries of Western-Civ history that soaks through the land. This book takes that awe and turns it into fantastical reality as the hero and those around him become enmeshed in a centuries-long love triangle/epic battle that recurs on certain Celtic holidays.
Unfortunately, the characters never seemed to fit their ages. The hero and his geeky sidekick female friend are allegedly fifteen, but usually seem thirty. The assistants to the photographer are allegedly adults but often seem more like children. The parents are cooler than parents usually are in a story about a fifteen-year-old, which is fine, I guess, but felt maybe a little forced--like maybe the author really wants to be the cool dad or uncle?
I've heard good things about this author, so I'd definitely read another book by him even though this one was only okay.
I liked the history too. When traveling in Europe, I've always felt a sort of awe at the centuries of Western-Civ history that soaks through the land. This book takes that awe and turns it into fantastical reality as the hero and those around him become enmeshed in a centuries-long love triangle/epic battle that recurs on certain Celtic holidays.
Unfortunately, the characters never seemed to fit their ages. The hero and his geeky sidekick female friend are allegedly fifteen, but usually seem thirty. The assistants to the photographer are allegedly adults but often seem more like children. The parents are cooler than parents usually are in a story about a fifteen-year-old, which is fine, I guess, but felt maybe a little forced--like maybe the author really wants to be the cool dad or uncle?
I've heard good things about this author, so I'd definitely read another book by him even though this one was only okay.
