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Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Ka Kitap
L.G. Bass makes a stunning debut in "Sign of the Qin," the first book of a series drawing on Chinese myth and legend. Taut, lushly written and wonderfully characterized, "Sign" is an enthralling fantasy with plenty of action, mythic monsters, and a dash of romance and destiny. The emperor is horrified when he sees his newborn son, because the child has the mark of the Qin, a rebel sign, on his cheek. He throws out the child's mother, Silver Lotus, and secretly plots to kill the baby -- especially since the commoners adore him, since they believe he is the new Starlord, who will renounce his noble birth and be their savior. But the Starlord has a nursemaid and rebel allies who will do whatever it takes to keep him safe. A recent volcanic eruption has let all sorts of demons loose on the land, and the evil Lord of the Dead Yamu is also plotting against the Starlord's life, calling out vile shapeshifters and evil harpies. To combat him, the lords of heaven send the incorrigible trickster Monkey to take care of the innocent little boy as he comes closer to his rebel allies. Like a flower, "Sign" has to unfold slowly and carefully. But Bass makes it worth the while, infusing the story with lots of character development and background information. Chinese legends aren't used very often in fantasy, allowing Bass's story to seem entirely fresh and original, complete with sea dragons and conveniently-placed goddesses. Bass's writing is suitably detailed and solemn, with lots of details on swords, filthy streets and jewelry. The descriptions of things like moving tattoos or statues coming to life are astounding. But there's humor as well; the immortality-hungry Monkey provides most of it, but there is also the putrid demon kappa being defeated with good manners, or the elaborate funeral held for a woman who had only fainted. And most stunning of all are the action scenes, usually quite bloody, gritty and very fast-paced. At first glance, Prince Zong (or "little Starlord") seems like a pretty typical Child of Destiny -- he walks and talks within days of being born, and has immense wisdom. But Bass makes him a little naive and very sweet. The twin rebels (who are also sons of a sea-dragon) White Streak and Black Whirlwind are also well-drawn. Even the villains like Yamu and the snivelling Emperor are well-written. Bass provides a slow-moving but rich fantasy in "Sign of the Qin," and the finale promises more adventures to come. Fantastical, funny and grim, this is a definite must-read.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Birey Eğitim Yayınları
Honestly, this book was a revelation for me. It resonated with me in a way that informed so many of my future actions-- truly, a book that changed the trajectory of my life.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Final Kültür Sanat Yayınları
I really cold not put this book down. Fantastic from start to finish. It's been so rare lately to read a great book, so I was so happy to have found one. I have read some of the other reviews posted by goodreads members. Most people classified this as a 'sad' story. But it wasn't. So many lives were impacted by Julia's discovery. It brought some really positive changes to some of the characters. I liked the main character Julia very much. I felt I could relate to her, and connect to her. Well written.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Esen Yayınları
I really enjoyed reading this series and love all the characters very much. Also, enjoy watching the anime.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Multilingual Yabancı Dil Yayınları
Two Scottish fairies find themselves in the middle of New York, and mishaps ensue. I can't say that I'm overly fond of the way this book was written; I'm not sure if it's just this author's style, but it felt very quickly-written, as though the author didn't really have much time or motivation to care very much about this story. There was very little detail about any of the characters, and none of the characters, (except maybe Kerry) was very likable at all. Also not the author's fault, but this particular book was FILLED with typos, which is a pet peeve of mine. So, a sorta cute story, a quick read, but I could have done without it. I really only bought it because Neil Gaiman wrote a forward for it. ;-)
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Can Yayınları
Great book about the apartheid and life in the cities of South Africa.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Eks Libris
This is actually the third in the series by this author and it is a wonderful fantasy/romance novel. I really loved her writing and imagery and character development. I felt for the characters a great deal. I liked it. You might too.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Vatan
a very well-balanced book dealing with past/present realities, conflicts and worldviews of Native Americans (generally put), through the eyes of an elder concerned with not romanticizing his people... and through the written words of a white reporter able to gently shed the light of this fair portrayal for us, the outsiders. An engaging and surprisingly quick read, this book does not get lost in ephemera or overbearing pseudo-spiritual and anthropological assumptions. It is a conversation: subtle, simple, and one that is of the most important (for all of us "Americans") to, at some point in our lives, pay heed to... Highly recommended.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Metis Yayınları
Fresh, sharp short fiction with phrases that could be mistaken for poems. I can't believe this is her first book, and I hope she writes many, many more.
Tarafından yazılmış kitap Tarafından: Kuraldışı Yayınevi
I'm reading this after reading Pride & Prejudice & it just isn't capturing my attention in the same way P&P did. My Kindle says I'm 6% in and I'm not sure I'll get much further in the near future.
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