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Twelve Fair Kingdoms (Ozark Trilogy #1)
The answer to a Challenge
is a Quest,
and if you want to stop Mischief
then Magic is best!
is a Quest,
and if you want to stop Mischief
then Magic is best!
Paperback, 195 pages
Published
March 1st 1983
by Berkley
(first published 1981)
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Twelve Fair Kingdoms begins the Ozark Trilogy, a space/fantasy set in a universe where 12 Ozark families left earth to establish for themselves a righteous society based on individualism, respect for privacy, and magic. There's Common Sense magic, Granny magic, Hifalutin magic, and Formalisms & Transformations, with each being performed by a class set up within society. Ozark society is highly paternalistic, yet with a delightful subversive twist to it.
The book is told in first person, and R...more
The book is told in first person, and R...more
Jun 08, 2012
Chris
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4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Chris by:
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The world building in this book is awesome. Responsible of Brightwater must go on a quest. She must be careful of Grannies. She must be careful of her magic. She must be careful of flying mules because they lack powder rooms.
While the plot could use a tend more development, this is a very, very, clever fantasy and modern fairy tale. It is rather a very magical book.
While the plot could use a tend more development, this is a very, very, clever fantasy and modern fairy tale. It is rather a very magical book.
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Apr 06, 2013
David
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Ozarkers, girls named Responsible
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Suzette Haden Elgin's Ozark Trilogy is a strange beast of the kind published back in the cheap paperback era of the 80s, but which is far too odd and niche to be published today. It's a straightforward cross of science fiction and fantasy with both elements handwaved all to hell and gone by an author who's far more interested in worldbuilding and storytelling than worrying about whether anything makes sense.
The Planet Ozark was settled a thousand years ago by folks from the Ozarks who were so di...more
The Planet Ozark was settled a thousand years ago by folks from the Ozarks who were so di...more
It took me a bit to get into this book, but I fell in love with Responsible and her practical response to her adventures and to the Grannys she met along her way. I liked that she was a flawed character, but that she was also smart and willing to accept the consequences of the mistakes she made. Plus, the worldbuilding is unique, funny, and fascinating.
i don't remember much about this book but it's unique setting - the Ozarks as a mystical kingdom. To this day, this is different and original.
I remembered reading the book in my youth and wanted to see how it held up. Pretty darn well!
It involves a group of 12 families that have left old earth (in about 2012) because they are disgusted with what has become of humanity and what is has wrought on the Earth -- pollution, chemicals and poison in the soil, gmo's, the works (keep in mind this was written in the late '70's/early 80's). They take to the skies and find a new home (far from other humans). Love it!
Oh, did I mention they are all...more
It involves a group of 12 families that have left old earth (in about 2012) because they are disgusted with what has become of humanity and what is has wrought on the Earth -- pollution, chemicals and poison in the soil, gmo's, the works (keep in mind this was written in the late '70's/early 80's). They take to the skies and find a new home (far from other humans). Love it!
Oh, did I mention they are all...more
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Suzette Haden Elgin is an American science fiction author. She founded the Science Fiction Poetry Association, and is considered an important figure in the field of science fiction constructed languages. Elgin is also a linguist; she publishes non-fiction, of which the best-known is the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense series.
Born in 1936 in Missouri, Elgin attended the University of California,...more
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Jun 08, 2012 10:34am