The harp was a gift from Jacky Lanter's fey kin, as was the music Angharad pulled from its strings. She used it in her journeys through the kingdo...
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Jan 22, 2012
Aaron
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I usually don't find Charles de Lint's novels magical enough for my taste, but this one served me well. I would definitely call it a memorable favourite, and rank it among the archetypal representations of my taste. De Lint makes music a force of magic and power in such a way that is believable. So believable in fact, that I began to feel like I was being enchanted everytime I listened to music, while reading the book. There were also some surprisingly imaginative elements in the book. I particu
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Sep 29, 2010
Jaleh
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I would have liked it better if it seemed more complete. I felt like the story wasn't quite finished for as rich a setting as he had created. I would probably like it better if there was a sequel.
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Sep 29, 2010
Larry
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I've heard good things about de Lint so I thought I would give him a try. After finishing this story, de Lint comes off as a poor-man's Guy Gavriel Kay. Interesting ideas, but thin in description. The first half of the book passes quickly in 1st person/3rd person. I thought, at this pace, we're going to cover the protagonist's entire life in 289 pages. Then, as the action builds, the single viewpoint that had preceded splits into five different views, all offering different, slightly overla
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Nov 15, 2010
Cindy
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de Lint is probably my favorite fantasy author though he's very different from others in this genre. I love the way he intertwines magic, the Middle Kingdom and the Otherworld into every day life in a way that makes it incredibly believable. de Lint has magic in the way he puts words together to bring his pictures to mind.
Nov 30, 2010
Kamisha
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de Lint is one of my favorite authors because he always manages to create worlds that are believable but still magical. Into the Green was good but it seemed short to me. Not really short in pages terms but short in plot or something. I didn't quite enjoy it as much as I usually enjoy de Lint's writing. I think it lacked something.
May 16, 2011
Jess
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This was a beautiful little book. Reminds me of why I originally fell in love with the genre. Looking forward to checking out some of his more urban stuff in the near future.
Aug 01, 2011
Bridget
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A fairy story with interesting characters, unnecessary confusing geographical details.
Sep 29, 2010
Ian
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One of my all-time favorites, a wonderful book set in an interesting world with a fascinating female protagonist. The story feels like it could have been serialized in magazines first, and is somewhat reminiscent of the works of Howard and Leiber as a result, though the actual tone of the "adventures" and the characters themselves are much deeper. It's not as action-packed as Howard or Leiber's work either, but that's actually a plus here. It's engaging and moves at a very brisk pace.
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Sep 29, 2010
Sean
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Light, somewhat underwritten, has a few problems with structure and pacing. But the world introduced in Into the Green is fascinating, and Angharad's quest managed to hold my interest long enough to finish the book.
I've only ever read a couple of Charles de Lint's standalone novels (of which this is another), but I think I might try out his Newford series. Just to see if his brand of urban fantasy works for me.
I've only ever read a couple of Charles de Lint's standalone novels (of which this is another), but I think I might try out his Newford series. Just to see if his brand of urban fantasy works for me.
Sep 29, 2010
Jane
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The story of a witch with a magic harp set to protect the wonder of the world. My first de lint book, but it won't be my last. De Lint really knows how to capture the wonder of magic and fairy tale. A young adult book with the usual underlying themes of freedom and individuality, but it still manages to seem fresh. thought it was great.
Sep 29, 2010
Kathy
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Hard to believe this was a de Lint…must have been one of his early works
Sep 29, 2010
Emily
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Any collection that the author apologizes this profusely for... this is a collection of deLint's earlier work, and most of it is not nearly as good as what he's written since. That said, there were some really lovely stories hiding in this book.
Sep 29, 2010
Alexa
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The very first Charles DeLint stories I read were the ones drawn together and expanded to create this book. This is more straight fantasy than the mythic/urban fantasy of his later books.
Sep 29, 2010
Jami
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Currently rereading this one for my book club. Love it. But I am drawn to books with strong heroines. And I like his interpretations of the earth magics.
Sep 29, 2010
Judith
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I did not get past the first couple of chapters. The story sounded good, just couldn't get past the author's style of writing.
Sep 29, 2010
Norma
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This was the first Charles deLint book I read - totally fell in love with his stories of erban magic - wonderful writer!
Jul 27, 2011
Kendra
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Kind of a light-hearted Celtic-ish fairy tale. A bit slow, but a a good read, decent, mild ending.
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