book data
27 ratings, 3.81 average rating, 11 reviews
(more data...)
edit
published
September 10th 2002
by Red Deer Press
binding
Paperback, 159 pages
isbn
0889952337
(isbn13: 9780889952331)
description
The Dollmage Martine Leavitt
The Dollmage is the wise woman of Seekvalley. Her gift and power is to make the story of her village because she alon...more
Sign in to Goodreads to see your friends' reviews of this book.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one »
friend reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
This book is currently not featured on any Listopia lists.
Add this book to your favorite list »
other reviews (showing 1-20 of 47)
This was a good book, but later it got rather inapropriate, so i had to stop reading it.
Like this review?
yes
(1 person liked it)
add a comment
Read in April, 2008
The story is narrated by the Dollmage, the storyteller of Seekvalley - told in first person. The Dollmage alternates talking to the reader and telling the story.
In this valley, promises are always kept and broken promises are punishable by death. Dolls are given at birth, with the promise of what the person's future will hold. As the Dollmage ages and her powers weaken, she must choose a successor. When she chooses the day her successor will be born, two baby girl's are born and a stru...more
In this valley, promises are always kept and broken promises are punishable by death. Dolls are given at birth, with the promise of what the person's future will hold. As the Dollmage ages and her powers weaken, she must choose a successor. When she chooses the day her successor will be born, two baby girl's are born and a stru...more
Almost heart-wrenching at the glimpse of human folly and pettiness that exists in the world, but a touching story nevertheless that follows the story of two young girls, and the fate chosen for them due to the fateful prophecy on the night of their birth. Readers hearts will go out to the unfortunate protagonist of the story who encounters much undeserved cruelty and hardship for it. An excellent story, though a warning should be made that there is some adult content and violence within the tale...more
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in May, 2008
This novel is told from the perspective of the Dollmage the woman who writes the story of her village through crafting "dolls" or totems of each person or thing. The Dollmage is old and must choose between two girls to be her successor. The entirety of the book is the Dollmage directly addressing the villagers of Seekvalley in defense of Annakey, for her broken promise. There is some disturbing content, making this for readers 14 yrs and up. No graphic descriptions. Highly recomme
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in January, 2002
The Dollmage is the wise woman of Seekvalley. On the day she predicts to be the birthday of her successor, two girls are born, leading the dollmage to make a decision that will affect all of the lives in the valley. The wonderful thing about this book is that the characters are not black and white. It’s a fantasy for people who don’t necessarily read fantasies. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it for teens under 13 or 14, since there is a fairly graphic scene of violence.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in October, 2008
Martine Leavitt is a gifted storyteller and this book is another example. The main character, the Dollmage, keeps the stories of her village but she is getting old and must name a new Dollmage. 3/4 of the book shows the Dollmage's pride and how it hurts her village. Interesting story idea.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Warning: There is some violence in this book that is really, really shocking. But it is beautifully written and a very moving story.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
This probably would have been rated higher for me, but I did not particularly like some of the parts in the story.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in July, 2007
recommends it for:
teens and up
Hate the cover, love the book. Beautiful, as Martine's writing always is. Definitely not for younger readers.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in October, 2008
This is now tied with Little Sister as my favorite book.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
to-read
(on 17 people's shelves)
fantasy (on 6 people's shelves)
young-adult (on 3 people's shelves)
currently-reading (on 2 people's shelves)
i-would-like-to-read (on 1 person's shelf)
ya-lit (on 1 person's shelf)
2006 (on 1 person's shelf)
teens (on 1 person's shelf)
canadian (on 1 person's shelf)
teen-fiction (on 1 person's shelf)
More shelves...
fantasy (on 6 people's shelves)
young-adult (on 3 people's shelves)
currently-reading (on 2 people's shelves)
i-would-like-to-read (on 1 person's shelf)
ya-lit (on 1 person's shelf)
2006 (on 1 person's shelf)
teens (on 1 person's shelf)
canadian (on 1 person's shelf)
teen-fiction (on 1 person's shelf)
More shelves...
