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The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality
by
Gahan Hanmer
Sometimes it's funny how fast things can change, and sometimes it's not...
Welcome to Albert Keane's beautifully designed medieval kingdom nestled in a completely isolated river valley in the Canadian wilderness. Peaceful, happy, and prosperous, it takes nothing from the modern world, not so much as a single clock.
There is a castle, of course, and a monastery. There is even...more
Welcome to Albert Keane's beautifully designed medieval kingdom nestled in a completely isolated river valley in the Canadian wilderness. Peaceful, happy, and prosperous, it takes nothing from the modern world, not so much as a single clock.
There is a castle, of course, and a monastery. There is even...more
Paperback, 353 pages
Published
April 2nd 2012
by TwoHarbors
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When I first began reading, I really had no idea what to expect from The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality . This sounded like a different and unique read and I was definitely interested.
The storyline centers around a man named Jack Darcey who has inherited a house in Upstate NY. Jack went to a privileged school and had plenty of chances to make something out of his life, but he never really committed to anything and considers himself to be a bit of a Bohemian spirit.
Jack is lounging on his f...more
When I first began reading, I really had no idea what to expect from The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality . This sounded like a different and unique read and I was definitely interested.
The storyline centers around a man named Jack Darcey who has inherited a house in Upstate NY. Jack went to a privileged school and had plenty of chances to make something out of his life, but he never really committed to anything and considers himself to be a bit of a Bohemian spirit.
Jack is lounging on his f...more
Jack Darcey is a down-on-his-luck man taking possession of property he inherited. While attempting to get settled he's kidnapped (sort-of) and taken to the home of a former schoolmate, Albert, and his partner, Jenna. Here is when Jack is tricked into leaving with them to Albert's isolated kingdom out in the middle of nowhere. This kingdom has been several years in developing so when the trio arrive, leaving modern day convenience behind them forever, Jack sees a brand new world. This world was e...more
Yesterday we went to see College Girl in her directing debut. It was wonderful. She was happy. The birds were chirping and life was beautiful. You know one of those sun shining moments. So you know I was thrilled for everything going on right.
Well almost thrilled for everything. All but the fact she hi-jacked my book. I mean I have read it. And I did let her borrow it. It was all cool. Til College Girl said...NO! She was not going to give it back. It was on HER keeper shelf. The lil snit....well...more
Well almost thrilled for everything. All but the fact she hi-jacked my book. I mean I have read it. And I did let her borrow it. It was all cool. Til College Girl said...NO! She was not going to give it back. It was on HER keeper shelf. The lil snit....well...more
Loved this one!!
I’ve never actually wanted to live in medieval times. It sounds like a lot of hard work and dirt and not much fun. I’m pretty sure that if Jack Darcey, down-on-his luck former actor, had ever thought about it, he would have agreed, but he didn’t get a choice. He was basically kidnapped and taken off to live in the kingdom his old school chum, Albert Keane, has created in the midst of the Canadian wilderness.
That’s how The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality by Gahan Hanmer begins. Jac...more
I’ve never actually wanted to live in medieval times. It sounds like a lot of hard work and dirt and not much fun. I’m pretty sure that if Jack Darcey, down-on-his luck former actor, had ever thought about it, he would have agreed, but he didn’t get a choice. He was basically kidnapped and taken off to live in the kingdom his old school chum, Albert Keane, has created in the midst of the Canadian wilderness.
That’s how The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality by Gahan Hanmer begins. Jac...more
I have conflicting feelings about this book.
On one hand, there is trite occurrences that have nothing to do with anything... and I am all about WHY, so that drove me nuts. Let me share what I mean:
"I used to own a transvestite bar" pg 6
"'Do you mind if I take mine off?' And she did, without bothering to get off the horse. First the blouse went flying... and there she was quite irresistibly buck naked in her tennis sneakers." p31
To my thinking, these two situations - his former business and a wom...more
On one hand, there is trite occurrences that have nothing to do with anything... and I am all about WHY, so that drove me nuts. Let me share what I mean:
"I used to own a transvestite bar" pg 6
"'Do you mind if I take mine off?' And she did, without bothering to get off the horse. First the blouse went flying... and there she was quite irresistibly buck naked in her tennis sneakers." p31
To my thinking, these two situations - his former business and a wom...more
At first glance, this didn't look like it would be my cup of tea. I got this wild notion that this would be a book that I would enjoy though, so I requested a spot on this tour. I'm so glad that I listened to my gut! The concept is a bit far fetched, but it certainly is an interesting one. The writing is flowing and very natural. I could see this being a pretty good movie actually, which I hardly ever really say.
I think that Gahan Hanmer has a wonderfully creative mind when it comes to characte...more
I think that Gahan Hanmer has a wonderfully creative mind when it comes to characte...more
The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality by Gahan Hanmer offers a modern day medieval tale with a message of survival and hope. Hanmer takes us on an imaginative journey filled with romance, violence, and deception. I found the tale to be enchanting as it delivered a message about technology and its impact on human relationships.
Protagonist Jack Darcey is the hero in this novel. When we meet Jack, he is at a crossroads in his life. He is down on his luck and unsure which road to travel next. His old f...more
Protagonist Jack Darcey is the hero in this novel. When we meet Jack, he is at a crossroads in his life. He is down on his luck and unsure which road to travel next. His old f...more
From my blog: http://readingandwritingurbanfantasy....
The Good
A Way of Life That Time Forgot...
When I first heard the concept of The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality I was very intrigued. Modern people living in a medieval kingdom? Though scary, it sounded like an amazing experience. Which is why I grabbed at the chance to review this book.
I loved reading about the transition from modern cloths, speech, and overall society to a fanciful world from the past. The idea of such an adventure was like...more
The Good
A Way of Life That Time Forgot...
When I first heard the concept of The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality I was very intrigued. Modern people living in a medieval kingdom? Though scary, it sounded like an amazing experience. Which is why I grabbed at the chance to review this book.
I loved reading about the transition from modern cloths, speech, and overall society to a fanciful world from the past. The idea of such an adventure was like...more
The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality is a captivating step back into the medieval world. An old school friend of Jack Darcey's has contacted him and told him of a fantastical place - a kingdom set far from the modern world. Albert invites Jack to enter the kingdom, but it isn't until much later when Jack realizes Albert had an ulterior motive for his invitation.
I enjoyed The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality. I thought it strongly showed how interdependent we are on the people around us and how that...more
I enjoyed The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality. I thought it strongly showed how interdependent we are on the people around us and how that...more
The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality by Gahan Hanmer is a creative blend of modern and medieval spun into a beautiful tale of survival, and happiness. Jack Darcey is not sure what to do with his life now that his dreams have been pull out from underneath him. When his old school friend, Albert Keane, offers him the chance to leave everything he knows behind, Jack does not have anything better to do.
The kingdom is very much cut off from the modern world, and the only way to get to kingdom surroundi...more
The kingdom is very much cut off from the modern world, and the only way to get to kingdom surroundi...more
Teaser:
She let me go then; and if you don't think I felt totally crazy, you have to remember that I was dressed fro head to foot as a medieval warrior, and with what I had on my horse thrown in, I was carrying about two hundred pounds of armor and weapons and standing in the middle of some impossible kingdom on the farthest edge of reality. I wasn't in any state to make a rational decision about anything, but in my gut I knew that going back to Marysville wasn't an option, whether or not that...more
She let me go then; and if you don't think I felt totally crazy, you have to remember that I was dressed fro head to foot as a medieval warrior, and with what I had on my horse thrown in, I was carrying about two hundred pounds of armor and weapons and standing in the middle of some impossible kingdom on the farthest edge of reality. I wasn't in any state to make a rational decision about anything, but in my gut I knew that going back to Marysville wasn't an option, whether or not that...more
Enjoyable read. I was pulled into a what felt like a romp at a renaissance festival.
ooo, but it does turn serious with some action thrown in to keep you on your toes.
ooo, but it does turn serious with some action thrown in to keep you on your toes.
Feb 03, 2013
Lynne
marked it as to-read
Jan 31, 2013
Diana Fong
marked it as to-read
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