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Gamayun Tales #3
Tyna of the Lake
The widely acclaimed Gamayun Tales returns with this exciting third instalment. After a deal with Vodyanoy the Water Spirit sees the Merchant's son forced into a life of servitude under water, a not-so-chance encounter with Vodyanoy's daughter Tyna, may mean that the merchant's son has a chance at freedom. But dangerous creatures lie in the deep blue... will the two youngsters be able to survive long enough to plan their escape?
72 pages, Hardcover
Published August 27, 2019
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May 3, 2019
Oops, I accidently skipped a volume.
Found this far better paced, and the illustrations more engaging than the first volume, though this may be due to the change in environment - there are far more vibrant blues and greens than the more muted tone of the first volume. So I will definitely be going back and reading the second volume.
Found this far better paced, and the illustrations more engaging than the first volume, though this may be due to the change in environment - there are far more vibrant blues and greens than the more muted tone of the first volume. So I will definitely be going back and reading the second volume.
August 29, 2019
The third installment of Utkin's re-telling of Russian folktales. I don't know the tales Utkin's books have been based on, so I can't evaluate his faithfulness to them. But in terms of making old folktales fun and exciting, Utkin does a great job of pacing and illustrating Tyna's rescue of the Boy (from volumes 1 and 2) from the clutches of her father, Vodyanoy, the water spirit. One major difference between folktales and contemporary life: In the folktales, even bad guys honor their word.
May 20, 2020
I accidentally skipped volume 2, but fortunately, these Gamayun Tales are nicely self-contained and include helpful reminders of past adventures. The art continues to be the strongest element, though the story in Tyna of the Lake is plenty enjoyable as well. This is a short tale well worth devouring one sitting. Definitely looking forward to going back to volume 2 - and on to volume four!
October 11, 2020
Utkin retells Russian folktales, and he does an amazing job. This is the third in the series, and they should be read in order so that you get all the nuances of the story. Exceptional artwork, too.
December 13, 2019
I need more.
August 9, 2021
Remember, best beloved, time passes differently in magical lands.
It took me far too long to get to this third book in the Gamayun Tales, but it was the best story so far--and that ending gave me chills!
We follow the adventures of a nameless young boy, the son of a merchant who can speak the language of animals, as well as Tyna, a girl who happens to live under the water of a lake with talking frogs and lobsters. Naturally. The pair are running from their last dangerous encounter, and decide to hide out in Tyna's lake, where chaos later ensues.
Once again the illustrations and style of this graphic novel are stupendous. The colors, especially the blues and greens, are so bright they seem to jump off the page. I'm no artist but it seems like Utkin uses chalk or oil pastels to get such intense color. (Props to Nobrow also for the high quality paper and ink!) It's such a unique style one doesn't see often in graphic novels.
It is marketed for children, but I would highly recommend this series to anyone who loves Katherine Arden's Winternight Trilogy or just Slavic folklore in general.
If possible, read all three of the first volumes together, as each book is quite short, and the story is continuous.
January 10, 2022
Another addition to the Gamayun Tales! This one follows Tyna and the Merchant’s Son (why doesn’t he have a name??) as they return to Vodyanoy’s kingdom.
The boy earns his place as a free citizen by beating the Water Spirit’s strongest warrior. He adjusts to life in the lake well, even though Tyna grows sadder & sadder by the day. They decide that must be because she’s really from the land & doesn’t belong underwater. They escape and return to Merchant in his golden house. The volume ends with the story of how Tyna came to be adopted by Vodyanoy.
I liked this one a lot. Tyna is a fun character and it seems like we may be shifting her to as a protagonist next. I thought the placement of her origin story (so to speak) was a bit odd, but like other oddities within this story, I am hoping it’ll make sense down the line. The way it is written implies that all of these loose threads will be tied together, but it remains to be seen.
The boy earns his place as a free citizen by beating the Water Spirit’s strongest warrior. He adjusts to life in the lake well, even though Tyna grows sadder & sadder by the day. They decide that must be because she’s really from the land & doesn’t belong underwater. They escape and return to Merchant in his golden house. The volume ends with the story of how Tyna came to be adopted by Vodyanoy.
I liked this one a lot. Tyna is a fun character and it seems like we may be shifting her to as a protagonist next. I thought the placement of her origin story (so to speak) was a bit odd, but like other oddities within this story, I am hoping it’ll make sense down the line. The way it is written implies that all of these loose threads will be tied together, but it remains to be seen.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2020
Russian folklore told as if you were sitting near the campfire and listening tot his wonderful, funny and heroic tale of courage, love, inventiveness and familybonds. The story has a universal touch and feel about it. The artwork is really exquisite and an adds even more joy tot he reading. This is something for both adults and children a like. Doesn’t everyone enjoy a good folktale? The only thing i find a bit annoying is that the story is spread over several books. Although each book is a joy in itself. Such a beautiful edition: thick pages, linnen back, colorful 3d cover. Well worth the money.
This series contains of 3 parts
1) The King of Birds
2) The Water Spirit
3) Tyna of the Lake
They should be read together, and in order, to really make sense.
I hope Alexander Utkin will make many more books.
This series contains of 3 parts
1) The King of Birds
2) The Water Spirit
3) Tyna of the Lake
They should be read together, and in order, to really make sense.
I hope Alexander Utkin will make many more books.
January 25, 2020
There are 3 tales in the Gamayun Tales by
@NobrowPress
. Each is a glorious retelling of Russian Folklore in Graphic Novel format. With beautiful illustrations, and stories filled with magic & adventure, they have a narrated style which is easy to read & enjoy.
@NobrowPress
. Each is a glorious retelling of Russian Folklore in Graphic Novel format. With beautiful illustrations, and stories filled with magic & adventure, they have a narrated style which is easy to read & enjoy.
February 2, 2020
I liked this as the finale in the trilogy but the random little Tyna origin story at the very end seemed really out of place. I do think this was the best of the three.
August 15, 2023
Last of Graphic Novel trilogy of the Gamayun Tales from Russia. This one resolves the fate of the Merchant and his son with lots of help from Tyna. Baba Yaga is mentioned.
October 1, 2025
3.5☆ cute little book!
September 18, 2021
Again, the art! Especially the little duck that I love so much!
Volume 2 ended kind of in the middl of a thing, and this volume picks it up and continues it in a satisfying way. While this one wraps up its arc a little better, it is clear that there is so much more to this story, which is fantastic! This whole series is full of familiar folk tale elements, but it is still so fresh and charming somehow.
Volume 2 ended kind of in the middl of a thing, and this volume picks it up and continues it in a satisfying way. While this one wraps up its arc a little better, it is clear that there is so much more to this story, which is fantastic! This whole series is full of familiar folk tale elements, but it is still so fresh and charming somehow.
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