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The Dreaming Place (Newford #2)
A young woman locked in rage yet seeking magic, Ash is drawn into a wondrous Otherworld of totems and dryads, living tarots and mystic charms. At the same time, Ash's cousin Nina is stalked by an Otherworld demon-a manitou who can force her mind and soul into the bodies of beasts. Ash must find the strength to overcome her own anger, learn the full power of magic, and save...more
Paperback, 134 pages
Published
September 16th 2002
by Firebird
(first published November 30th 1990)
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The Dreaming Place is about a girl and her cousin - I should have known from the two characters that this wasn't going to end well in my eyes. They both are the stereotypical girls - the girl who's misunderstood, therefore liking strange things, and the perfect preppy girl with good grades and the hottest trends. They have hippie parents, Nina's best friend is a sheltered Asian girl, and Ash's best friend is older and homeless. They journey to the "other world" and really, I could say the whole...more
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Although this was a quick and easy read, it was still interesting and I read it in only two sittings. De Lint himself has classified The Dreaming Place as more of a novella, as it is only 134 pages long, but it is a nice little introductory to his creation of Newford. This was the first book de Lint wrote that took place in Newford, but now it is classified as the second because of the recommended reading order. It is considered young adul...more
Although this was a quick and easy read, it was still interesting and I read it in only two sittings. De Lint himself has classified The Dreaming Place as more of a novella, as it is only 134 pages long, but it is a nice little introductory to his creation of Newford. This was the first book de Lint wrote that took place in Newford, but now it is classified as the second because of the recommended reading order. It is considered young adul...more
The book is written for teeneagers and it starts with the usual De Lint prejudices (I am sorry, but he does annoy me with his preconceptions) but of course on the level of teenagers. Fortunately he soon jumps into the story and then, again as usual, you get caught up in the flow and it is hard to put the book down. Because this is not the first De Lint I read I recognised his ideas about the Otherworld, especially his idea that when you take one step of the road you end up in an entirely differe...more
This YA novel is book 2 in the Newford series. It focuses on two teen cousins, Ashley and Nina, as they get drawn into affairs in one small part of the Spirit World. The adult secondary characters, Cassie and Bones, are recurring characters (a fact I know only because I've read much-later books in the series that include them) who help Ashley enter and understand (a bit) that world.
Much shorter than his other Newford books, this was de Lint's first YA novel and it makes some concessions to the...more
Much shorter than his other Newford books, this was de Lint's first YA novel and it makes some concessions to the...more
It was the second book I read from the Newfords series. I absorb each word of his, as If it has been water for a person who has ran in desert for a month without supplies.
The magic he creates out of the city walls, and the characters, that might've been anyone, actually - turn out to be gifted or just lucky to have the opportunity to discover ways to find and wander through new worlds.
I crave to have all the collection on my shelfs in real life.
Already read 3 of his books, 4th on the way.
I won't...more
The magic he creates out of the city walls, and the characters, that might've been anyone, actually - turn out to be gifted or just lucky to have the opportunity to discover ways to find and wander through new worlds.
I crave to have all the collection on my shelfs in real life.
Already read 3 of his books, 4th on the way.
I won't...more
I just love Charles de Lint and his magical world of Newford. The best part of it is how everything is so real, extra real, like it's a city life but with another layer of shiny poured over it.
This book made me analyse my own connection with my little sister; the years of strife we went through, until now, when we're great friends who just understand each other. The relationship between Nina and Ashley is very similar, only in this novel we have the added effect of storytelling. So Ashely needs...more
This book made me analyse my own connection with my little sister; the years of strife we went through, until now, when we're great friends who just understand each other. The relationship between Nina and Ashley is very similar, only in this novel we have the added effect of storytelling. So Ashely needs...more
Dec 20, 2010
GaryandRuth
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone interested in mythology, shamanism, the fae and the North American and Celtic traditions.
Recommended to GaryandRuth by:
Ruthie
This book is written as a book for young adults and introduces many of the concepts that appear in his later books. I read The Onion Girl first and was impressed not only by its completeness as a novel in itself but its depiction of the Native American magic and spirit tradition. It was obvious to me that the tradition is very close to the Celtic spirit ans Faerie traditions that we have inherited in the Celtic cultures.
I have also started to study the core principles of Shamanism and realise th...more
I have also started to study the core principles of Shamanism and realise th...more
This is my first time reviewing a book on the goodreads site. I've decided that from now on I'm going to try to make a quick review of the books as I finish them, just for shits and giggles. So on with the review...
This is the first of de Lint's juvie lit books that I have read. Not the first I bought, just the first I read. I needed a mental break from all the historical fiction I've been reading, and I wanted something that I could zip through quickly but would still enjoy. "The Dreaming Place...more
This is the first of de Lint's juvie lit books that I have read. Not the first I bought, just the first I read. I needed a mental break from all the historical fiction I've been reading, and I wanted something that I could zip through quickly but would still enjoy. "The Dreaming Place...more
After thoroughly enjoying Dreams Underfoot, Charles de Lint’s first book of Newford short stories, I wanted to keep reading through the series. According to the FAQ on his site, the next two were horror. I don’t do horror, so I jumped those and came to The Dreaming Place. This is a YA title that features sixteen year old cousins and none of the myriad characters I met in Dreams Underfoot, so it was a little different from what I was expecting.
Nina, an everyday, normal teenager is convinced her G...more
Nina, an everyday, normal teenager is convinced her G...more
Another book I've had for years. This has the feel of early, not yet mature de Lint, yet it's only a year before my favorite book of his, The Little Country. There are two cousins, Nina, the younger-seeming bright one who is experiencing strange dreams every night where she is an animal of some sort; and Ashley the sullen rebellious kid, whose mother died in a fire and whose father doesn't want her, so she lives with Nina's parents. Nina's character never really develops well, and Ashley is most...more
Aug 07, 2011
JG (The Introverted Reader)
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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June 14, 2011
Ash is a teenage girl who is angry at the world. Angry at her mom for dying and leaving her alone. Angry at her dad for refusing to take her in. And especially angry at her cousin Nina for having everything.
That kind of anger inevitably draws attention. The problem is, the spirit who first noticed Ash's anger is now focused on Nina. Can Ash figure out what is going on and find it in her heart to save her cousin?
This has always been one of my least favorite of de Lint's books. Much a...more
Ash is a teenage girl who is angry at the world. Angry at her mom for dying and leaving her alone. Angry at her dad for refusing to take her in. And especially angry at her cousin Nina for having everything.
That kind of anger inevitably draws attention. The problem is, the spirit who first noticed Ash's anger is now focused on Nina. Can Ash figure out what is going on and find it in her heart to save her cousin?
This has always been one of my least favorite of de Lint's books. Much a...more
After seeing "Widdershins" being pushed at the book store recently, I decided I wanted to start reading Charles de Lint's Newford Stories from the beginning. I picked this up because I was told that this is the first one in the group. I found out later the Charles de Lint himself recommends that this be the second book to read (http://www.sfsite.com/charlesdelint/f...). I didn't realize before I picked this up that it was so short or that it was geared towards young adults.
I wasn't overly impres...more
I wasn't overly impres...more
I'm re-reading Charles de Lint's Newford books and this was the first one I read (in the list I had, it was the first Newford book, rather than the second as listed here). It's a YA book and a quick read. I practically read it in one sitting. I think Dreams Underfoot is probably a better introduction to Newford, but I did enjoy this book.
Jul 28, 2011
Eric Stahl
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Charles de Lint specializes in making quirky characters sympathetic -- which may be why he so often gets lumped in the teen fantasy sections. Check this one out, though, because his ability to place you in Dreamtime is dead on. His dark tendencies definitely pay off in this one.
Feb 18, 2012
Greg
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
urban-fantasy,
contemporary-fiction
I really love Charles DeLint. This is one of his earlier books, so the story and characters are not as well developed as in his later books, but it is still a wonderful piece. There is just the right mix of fantasy and "real world", the characters are treated with a gentle touch, and the story drew me in to the point where I wanted to book to go on further.
This is my first de Lint novel, and though short and designed for the YA reader, it is in no way simple. The Dreaming Place is a story of good spirits and malevolent ones, sorrow and joy, despair and enlightenment. Drawing from Native American mythology, de Lint's world triggers feelings of awe, as two teenagers are dragged into a fight for survival. They learn both the wonders and the dangers of the Spirit World and its denizens, with their experiences teaching them to trust in their personal s...more
An impressive blend of Celtic and Native American mythology like nothing I've ever encountered before. The premise was fascinating, the pace was riveting. But I prefer more intense action and moral debate in my books, hence the humble 4-star rating. This book didn't "wow" me. Nonetheless, I did enjoy it greatly and recommend it to enthusaists of Native American lore.
This is listed as the first in the Newford series. Two of the characters were familiar from later works. This was a quick read but verifies that de Lint has remained consistent in his writing from his early works through today. I look forward to reading the rest of the series in the coming months.
A compelling read full of magical tarot cards, totems and dreams that are more than dreams. The fact that these things happen to two ordinary girls in an urban setting make it memorable.
I enjoyed this, although I didn't find it quite so polished as some of de Lint's other works.
As a YA novel, it serves as a fantastic introduction to De Lint's Newford books.
I've heard so many good things about Charles de Lint. I was told, by fans and critics, that this book was a good starting point with which to familiarize myself w/ his world.
I have been trying, halfheartedly, to read this very short book for about a year. I want to be interested, but I'm just not.
I think a lot of it has to do w/ the dialogue. There's an enormous amount of very dated slang, which I'm not into. I prefer proper English. I'm going to finish it eventually...and then I'll try "Dream...more
I have been trying, halfheartedly, to read this very short book for about a year. I want to be interested, but I'm just not.
I think a lot of it has to do w/ the dialogue. There's an enormous amount of very dated slang, which I'm not into. I prefer proper English. I'm going to finish it eventually...and then I'll try "Dream...more
I'd rate this higher, but the real world parts reads a little dated.
Slow but classic de Lint.
I love de Lint's Newford series. This is a buy. His primary characters are allows the perceived downtrodden and their approach to life is absolutely the best! I love how he weaves in Native American beliefs.
The Dreaming Place was pretty typical De Lint fare. The standard beats were present that we see in most of his stories, but they were well done. This book takes place in Newford, but none of the most common characters from that setting played a role. De Lint readers will recognize Bones the shaman, but Jilly, Christie, and the other core Newford crew are refreshingly absent.
Sep 29, 2010
Patty
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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faerie,
contemporary-fiction,
ya-fiction,
young-adult,
magic,
friendship,
urban-fantasy
This was short novel, written for teens by one of my favorite fantasy writers. Charles de Lint can bring together mythology and contemporary life like no other author.
This book was not as complicated as some of de Lint's but it was very good. If I wanted to introduce someone to his writings this might be a good choice.
This book was not as complicated as some of de Lint's but it was very good. If I wanted to introduce someone to his writings this might be a good choice.
This was a nice read, good story, good characters, and a bit of a different look into Newford.
My only complaint is that starting in the middle/after the first third of the book, there are a lot of missing quotation marks and some missing/wrong articles/words. That was a tad distracting at times.
My only complaint is that starting in the middle/after the first third of the book, there are a lot of missing quotation marks and some missing/wrong articles/words. That was a tad distracting at times.
I would have enjoyed this more when I was young. The book was only interesting in spurts. I enjoyed the fantasy elements but I think the story was a little bland, more so because of the young adult target audience. I doubt I'll read anything else by this author, even though I know he is fairly popular.
Go find a book by Charles de Lint and read it! It doesn't matter which one. They're all good! I have only made a dent in his bibliography and he is already a MUST READ for me. He's a writer that is meant to be savored and his writing will be with you for YEARS to come.
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Charles de Lint (born December 22, 1951) is a World Fantasy Award winning author. In 1974 he met MaryAnn Harris, and married her in 1980.
Along with writers like Terri Windling and John Crowley, de Lint popularized in the 1980s the genre of urban fantasy, most notably through the Bordeland series of books. His fantasy fiction is described under the fantasy sub-genres Urban Fantasy, contemporary M...more
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Along with writers like Terri Windling and John Crowley, de Lint popularized in the 1980s the genre of urban fantasy, most notably through the Bordeland series of books. His fantasy fiction is described under the fantasy sub-genres Urban Fantasy, contemporary M...more
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