"The [Newford] books have all been written in such a way that you should be able to pick up any one and get a full and complete story. However, cha...
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Jan 02, 2008
Loren
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Mart lent me this book back when we were talking about modern fairy tales. I loved the sense that fairy creatures had adapted or always existed in the hills and hollers, becoming bee fairies and sangmen rather than Sidhe and the Wild Hunt. But the story raised expectations that the Father of Cats -- or native panther -- might appear. While he was invoked, the story dodged around him. I was disappointed.
I also felt that for a book that's only 150 pages, it wasn't necessary to wast More...
I also felt that for a book that's only 150 pages, it wasn't necessary to wast More...
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Aug 03, 2011
Jessica
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I really love de Lint. He's just brilliant. Being from the hills this book discusses and having family so similar to the people in this book it made me feel warm inside. I may not live like the sisters but I have some cousins who do and I think I like them more after reading this book. Loved it. Now I need to re-read Medicine Road though b/c so many things will click a little better.
Jan 01, 2012
Cindy
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This was a nice detour from Newford. Seven sisters live in the mountains and one has made friends with an old woman who lives off the grid and teaches her self-reliance. A ginseng harvest sends them on a adventure into Faerie - de Lint style.
Jan 18, 2011
Michelle
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I didn't find this to be the strongest offering from Charles de Lint-- good story, but not as spectacular as, say, Memory and Dream or The Onion Girl. Extra star for wonderful wonderful wonderful Charles Vess illustrations.
Dec 29, 2011
Cindywho
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This was a nice detour from Newford. Seven sisters live in the mountains and one has made friends with an old woman who lives off the grid and teaches her self-reliance. A ginseng harvest sends them on a adventure into Faerie - de Lint style.
Jan 20, 2012
Corrine
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As with all of deLint's books, this story weaves old legends and myths with today's language and storytelling, making for a beautiful story.
Sep 08, 2010
Erika
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i wish i could have a house in the woods and live like that... definitely ultimate erika fantasy. :)
Mar 15, 2008
Kirsten
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A charming tale that covers different ground than de Lint's usual urban fare. It tells the story of Sarah Jane, her six sisters, and what happens when they end up in the middle of a feud between two clans of backcountry fae. Charles Vess masterfully illustrates this fine volume.
Sep 20, 2008
Julia
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I've read this as a short story in a collection, but this is an illustrated novel.
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