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Tree of Life (Part I)
Wrath, vengeance, hatred, cannot breathe the same atmosphere as love. And so it was that love began to wither and withdraw... Among the ageless quietude of the elves, Deacon, a mortal, suffers the inescapable awareness of mortality. He lived in what many deemed perfection, but a dark uncertainty plagued him that there lay treachery in it all. When secrets of his mysterious...more
Paperback, 380 pages
Published
June 1st 2010
by P.L.Daniels Pty. Ltd.
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I received this book from the author, Elita Faith Daniels.
Tree of Life begins as a fantasy somewhat reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings. Adventure is added to the fantasy when the protagonist, Deacon, sets off on a single-minded quest for vengeance against those whom he perceives have harmed him and taken his childhood from him, either directly or by their failure to protect him. He reluctantly allows his two cousins to accompany him on his journey and begins to understand - if not ...more
Tree of Life begins as a fantasy somewhat reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings. Adventure is added to the fantasy when the protagonist, Deacon, sets off on a single-minded quest for vengeance against those whom he perceives have harmed him and taken his childhood from him, either directly or by their failure to protect him. He reluctantly allows his two cousins to accompany him on his journey and begins to understand - if not ...more
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Tree of Life is unlike anything I've ever read. Ever.
Firstly, this cover is absolutely beautiful. Both versions - the print edition is gorgeous too, but the e-book cover is stunning! I'm pretty sure the same artist that did Fate Fixed by Bonnie Erina Wheeler (another gorgeous cover!) had something to do with it. In short, the piece is beautiful.
Speaking of beautiful pieces... wow....more
Tree of Life is unlike anything I've ever read. Ever.
Firstly, this cover is absolutely beautiful. Both versions - the print edition is gorgeous too, but the e-book cover is stunning! I'm pretty sure the same artist that did Fate Fixed by Bonnie Erina Wheeler (another gorgeous cover!) had something to do with it. In short, the piece is beautiful.
Speaking of beautiful pieces... wow....more
Rating: 1.9 out of 5
The older you get, the faster life moves. Yes, that’s a cliché, but most times clichés have their roots in aspects of the truth. Days and weeks fly by, and before you know it you’re looking at the past saying, “Maybe I should’ve stopped for a minute to appreciate the passage of time.” When I find myself thinking this, and the limited time I have to do what I need to do, I abhor the things around me that waste my time, things that steal from me precious moments ...more
The older you get, the faster life moves. Yes, that’s a cliché, but most times clichés have their roots in aspects of the truth. Days and weeks fly by, and before you know it you’re looking at the past saying, “Maybe I should’ve stopped for a minute to appreciate the passage of time.” When I find myself thinking this, and the limited time I have to do what I need to do, I abhor the things around me that waste my time, things that steal from me precious moments ...more
The story begins not with the main character of this tale, Deacon, but rather with the people and the betrayal that would guide the journey occupying the bulk of this book. Though initially a bit disappointed at the brevity of the first adventure, I was quickly placated by the realization that it was only the backdrop to a more involved production.
Daniels proves herself as one with a good understanding of human nature. Her characterizations are consistent, even with the transformations...more
Daniels proves herself as one with a good understanding of human nature. Her characterizations are consistent, even with the transformations...more
This book took me so very long to read. The descriptions weighed the book down heavily and at times I felt as though I had to push them aside to locate the storyline. This was often difficult as the punctuation wasn't always correct; one sentence ran for six lines! I persevered however, and found myself asking a whole lot of questions...none of which have yet been answered.
One thing the author managed to do was make me feel an extremely strong emotion: hate! I really don't like usi...more
One thing the author managed to do was make me feel an extremely strong emotion: hate! I really don't like usi...more
An old world fantasy brimming with romance, mystery and adventure.
If you are looking for a story brimming with romance, mystery and adventure, you must read "The Tree of Life" by Elita Daniels. The rich fantasy tale has a delicious old world charm and the quality of the prose is intricate and designed to be savoured. I especially enjoyed the full descriptions of the main characters and the love, hate and anguish they feel as the tale unwinds. The story explores the multifacet...more
If you are looking for a story brimming with romance, mystery and adventure, you must read "The Tree of Life" by Elita Daniels. The rich fantasy tale has a delicious old world charm and the quality of the prose is intricate and designed to be savoured. I especially enjoyed the full descriptions of the main characters and the love, hate and anguish they feel as the tale unwinds. The story explores the multifacet...more
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fantasy fans, fans of Tolkien
Revenge... it incurs bitterness and motivation unlike any other emotion, settling deep into the soul like a festering pustule until the seeker is completely consumed.
This is Deacon--the protagonist in Elita Daniels' debut fantasy novel, Tree of Life Part One. Abducted and scarred by his cruel and power-hungry father as a child, Deacon's mother risked life and limb to save him from the cruel fate his father planned for him. The bond between mother and son becomes even stronger as they s...more
This is Deacon--the protagonist in Elita Daniels' debut fantasy novel, Tree of Life Part One. Abducted and scarred by his cruel and power-hungry father as a child, Deacon's mother risked life and limb to save him from the cruel fate his father planned for him. The bond between mother and son becomes even stronger as they s...more
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What initially drew me in to Elita's Tree of Life was the constant praises from a co-worker I share lunch with each day.
Eventually she convinced me to read her copy of the novel.
Being a Tolkein fan during most of my very young life, I found that the novel resembled The Lord of the Rings' fantasy world and adventure. The world building was absolutely breathtaking and exciting. Main character Deacon ...more
What initially drew me in to Elita's Tree of Life was the constant praises from a co-worker I share lunch with each day.
Eventually she convinced me to read her copy of the novel.
Being a Tolkein fan during most of my very young life, I found that the novel resembled The Lord of the Rings' fantasy world and adventure. The world building was absolutely breathtaking and exciting. Main character Deacon ...more
Tree of life is a High Fantasy novel that in its descriptive, colourful prose sits amongst those works in the manner of Tolkien and Paolini. The book from the first page to the last is shrouded in darkness as Ms Daniels weaves a tale surrounding a protagonist that is thoroughly unlikeable though deep down inside, you look for a reason to find redemption within him. The writer skillfully skates a knifes edge with how she handles both the deepening plot and the development of her characters. I ...more
I am so anxious to read this amazing looking book! It is on my top five books to read in 2011 list!
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Author Elita Faith Daniels was kind enough to offer me an e version of this book!
Which, by the way, is also the reason it took me so long to read it. I still have not made the full commit to switch from paper books to kindle books, so I usually forget when I have books on my kindle app!
T...more
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Author Elita Faith Daniels was kind enough to offer me an e version of this book!
Which, by the way, is also the reason it took me so long to read it. I still have not made the full commit to switch from paper books to kindle books, so I usually forget when I have books on my kindle app!
T...more
The Tree of Life is a epic fantasy novel that combines adventure, romance and magic.
There were many aspects of this novel that I found appealing. I thought the world building creative and original with its mix of mages, sorceres, elves and other creatures. I thought the imagery and description exquisite and the language stunningly lyrical.
With so much going for it, I find it frustratingly difficult to articulate why I lost interest. I began to struggle about half way through and I...more
There were many aspects of this novel that I found appealing. I thought the world building creative and original with its mix of mages, sorceres, elves and other creatures. I thought the imagery and description exquisite and the language stunningly lyrical.
With so much going for it, I find it frustratingly difficult to articulate why I lost interest. I began to struggle about half way through and I...more
What a lush, dream swept tale. I loved Daniel's prose and rich detail and the dreamy fantasy she wove. I anxiously await Part 2!
LeiAnn
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Reminescent of Lord of the Rings, according to Dan. Part of a series.
Arwen S
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Something I definitely plan on reading!
Ah, a subject very close to my heart.
I've had the book on my shelf for a while, took a me a little bit to get to it. I finally did read it, and though it was a decent story, it really wasn't my favorite genre. I prefer paranormal romance to fantasy. This was just a little out there for me.
OMG, You just left me hanging there!!!
*Review coming soon*
*Review coming soon*
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