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Witch World Series 2: High Hallack Cycle #7
Gryphon's Eyrie
THE HERITAGE OF THE GRYPHON WILL CHOOSE ITS OWN. THE TIME OF CHOICE IS NOW.
The urge within him is overwhelming, and Kerovan -- he of the cloven hooves and amber eyes--is driven toward the mountains--toward the dark. With him goes the Lady Joisan, who carries within her secrets unknown to Kerovan.
By calling upon the Powers within themselves, willing the forces of Light to fight against the force of the Dark, they reach their destination....only to face That Which Runs the Ridges in the final battle. Everlasting Undeath -- and horror for all the world -- will take them if they fail.
The urge within him is overwhelming, and Kerovan -- he of the cloven hooves and amber eyes--is driven toward the mountains--toward the dark. With him goes the Lady Joisan, who carries within her secrets unknown to Kerovan.
By calling upon the Powers within themselves, willing the forces of Light to fight against the force of the Dark, they reach their destination....only to face That Which Runs the Ridges in the final battle. Everlasting Undeath -- and horror for all the world -- will take them if they fail.
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Andre Norton
696 books1,389 followersAndre Norton, born Alice Mary Norton, was a pioneering American author of science fiction and fantasy, widely regarded as the Grande Dame of those genres. She also wrote historical and contemporary fiction, publishing under the pen names Andre Alice Norton, Andrew North, and Allen Weston. She launched her career in 1934 with The Prince Commands, adopting the name “Andre” to appeal to a male readership. After working for the Cleveland Library System and the Library of Congress, she began publishing science fiction under “Andrew North” and fantasy under her own name. She became a full-time writer in 1958 and was known for her prolific output, including Star Man’s Son, 2250 A.D. and Witch World, the latter spawning a long-running series and shared universe. Norton was a founding member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America and authored Quag Keep, the first novel based on the Dungeons & Dragons game. She influenced generations of writers, including Lois McMaster Bujold and Mercedes Lackey. Among her many honors were being the first woman named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy and SFWA Grand Master. In her later years, she established the High Hallack Library to support research in genre fiction. Her legacy continues with the Andre Norton Award for young adult science fiction and fantasy.
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December 2, 2021
This book will only appeal to diehard fans of the series who MUST know what happened to Joisan and Kerovan. For that reason I'm comfortable with giving it a 3.8 to 4 star rating as it does conclude the story of our two hero's in a satisfying way, tying up some loose ends in the HH series.
Gryphon's Eyrie begins the time period when Andre Norton was paired up with other, upcoming authors. At the time the book was published, Norton was 72. Co-authored with A.C. Crispin, I think this was the first time - 1984, that such a book by Norton was co-credited. This changes a lot of the tone in this book, which is both good and bad.
Andre Norton was spending the 1980s-90s promoting other authors, especially through her short story collections (why isn't Catfantastic series on ebooks!?). She would later pair up with Mercedes Lackey, Sherwood Smith, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Julian May, and Lyn McConchie for other books, furthering their careers (something she was extremely gracious about doing, may I add).
So as a long time Andre Norton fan, I remember approaching this book with some hesitancy at the time it was published. I had been burned with Gryphon in Glory lacking and I really didn't know what to expect. Who was this Crispin author?
If we were taking the way-back machine, I'm guessing the publisher knew Norton's name would sell but that she was physically incapable of writing a novel at this time. Norton probably came up with the general idea, but I see a LOT of Crispin influence. For example, there is sex! LOL It's all fade to black, but we know they finally did it!!
The story opens with Kerovan and Joisan living a traveling existence in Arvon which gave the authors a chance to introduce some new civilizations quite different than the medieval one of High Hallack.
In the last three years, Kerovan, now 21 (which means Crystal Gryphon probably started with him around 18) and Joisan, 19 (two years younger, was 16 during Crystal Gryphon), are still on the road. Re-reading it as a well-established adult, I am struck by how tired and fed up I think Joisan is feeling at this time.
If their lives had continued in the same manner as the book started, I'm sure Joisan would have left Kerovan. The woman is pretty much at her end! And who can blame her?
Again, Kerovan is without autonomy, driving himself to travel to some unknown place. A need that is conveniently absent when he scouts for the Kioga for three months. As a plot device it has worn out its welcome by this third book.
At least Kerovan came clean to Joisan on WHAT it was that was driving him and that it had been with him for a long time. I had more sympathy for him since he treated her (finally!) as an equal in their relationship.
For those surprised by the Kioga found in Arvon, read other books dealing with High Hallack and Witch World and you will see this is a constant Norton theme. The very first Witch World begins with Simon Tregarth escaping post WW2 Cold War Europe to Estcarp.
The "gate" theme where people of this world travel to her fantasy worlds is a favorite Andre Norton device - The Gate of the Cat and Star Gate spring to mind. And it is overused in the next book of this series, Songsmith because they needed a teleporter.
Joisan has a lot of growth in this book: she's become a midwife, and has taught herself some magic. By the time Elys and Jervon re-enter the story (a nice callback to book 2 in this series), Elys realizes maybe she shouldn't have lectured Joisan about magic LOL. So I do like that Joisan has carved out a place for herself in this new world.
The splitting of the characters, Joisan staying with the Kioga, while Kerovan scouts, does seem more of a natural split of their timelines than book 2. The only thing that I raise eyebrows about is this "driving force" for Kerovan to travel seems to ebb and flow very conveniently with the needed storyline.
I also liked the portions where Kerovan forms bonds with the two youngsters he's traveling with. It's always nice to see him interacting with others and being a hero. Kerovan really is a caring person that is often sublimated to him being possessed (boring!).
Andre Norton loved studying cultures so it's no surprise that she either suggested or Crispin put forth and it was accepted this idea that a Native American tribe would be in her fantasy one of Arvon. This infuses the book with some new ideas and people, something that a third book in the cycle could benefit from.
However, my biggest issue with this idea is that the evil person working against Joisan and Kerovan is a medicine woman of the tribe. It pitches Joisan's HH magic against that of the Kioga in a subtle way which could reinforce an idea that Native magic = bad/evil although I do believe Norton was putting the focus on the one individual involved.
Overall, this book needed this done with more balance as intelligent readers are correctly rejecting these tropes.
I actually liked the explanation on what the "That Which Runs the Ridges" WAS. That thing has been in so many Norton books I was ready to lay it at rest. For example, it is the main plot in what happens to Gillan in The Year of the Unicorn, and the idea of The Wild Hunt pulls from old mythology.
I thought it was a neat concept that the Hunt itself, instead of being individuals, had become a thing, almost like a ghost trapped in time. Alternate world timelines being another Andre Norton favorite (as it was with many SFF writers who were prolifically writing in the 1950s-70s).
What I didn't like is most of the knowledge about TWRTR is learned through Joisan's dream possession (again, with the possession theme! ugh).
For me the series ended on a satisfactory note (yes, there is another book in the 'series' but it is not told from the Joisan/Kerovan POV). While I would have liked some things to be different (stop with Kerovan lacking autonomy; just stop it.), knowing that the two main characters will have a life they can call their own, and that they are together, I can be satisfied with Gryphon's Eyrie.
***
While this book is listed in the High Hallack cycle (mostly because of Joisan and Kerovan), it is an Arvon story - which does not have its own cycle. Literally there is no place to put it.
A big problem with how Andre Norton's books are currently being sold presents big problems for new readers because the series and how they work with each can be confusing. I recommend you go here to sort it out:
https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/and...
***
Whoever is repackaging her books (author is deceased and an estate is handling it now I believe), they were a LOT OF TYPOS that are stupid. They are easy to spot and Norton, as a former librarian, would have been disgusted to see them. I know you are in it to make a fast buck, but can we show her some respect?
Gryphon's Eyrie begins the time period when Andre Norton was paired up with other, upcoming authors. At the time the book was published, Norton was 72. Co-authored with A.C. Crispin, I think this was the first time - 1984, that such a book by Norton was co-credited. This changes a lot of the tone in this book, which is both good and bad.
Andre Norton was spending the 1980s-90s promoting other authors, especially through her short story collections (why isn't Catfantastic series on ebooks!?). She would later pair up with Mercedes Lackey, Sherwood Smith, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Julian May, and Lyn McConchie for other books, furthering their careers (something she was extremely gracious about doing, may I add).
So as a long time Andre Norton fan, I remember approaching this book with some hesitancy at the time it was published. I had been burned with Gryphon in Glory lacking and I really didn't know what to expect. Who was this Crispin author?
If we were taking the way-back machine, I'm guessing the publisher knew Norton's name would sell but that she was physically incapable of writing a novel at this time. Norton probably came up with the general idea, but I see a LOT of Crispin influence. For example, there is sex! LOL It's all fade to black, but we know they finally did it!!
The story opens with Kerovan and Joisan living a traveling existence in Arvon which gave the authors a chance to introduce some new civilizations quite different than the medieval one of High Hallack.
In the last three years, Kerovan, now 21 (which means Crystal Gryphon probably started with him around 18) and Joisan, 19 (two years younger, was 16 during Crystal Gryphon), are still on the road. Re-reading it as a well-established adult, I am struck by how tired and fed up I think Joisan is feeling at this time.
If their lives had continued in the same manner as the book started, I'm sure Joisan would have left Kerovan. The woman is pretty much at her end! And who can blame her?
Again, Kerovan is without autonomy, driving himself to travel to some unknown place. A need that is conveniently absent when he scouts for the Kioga for three months. As a plot device it has worn out its welcome by this third book.
At least Kerovan came clean to Joisan on WHAT it was that was driving him and that it had been with him for a long time. I had more sympathy for him since he treated her (finally!) as an equal in their relationship.
For those surprised by the Kioga found in Arvon, read other books dealing with High Hallack and Witch World and you will see this is a constant Norton theme. The very first Witch World begins with Simon Tregarth escaping post WW2 Cold War Europe to Estcarp.
The "gate" theme where people of this world travel to her fantasy worlds is a favorite Andre Norton device - The Gate of the Cat and Star Gate spring to mind. And it is overused in the next book of this series, Songsmith because they needed a teleporter.
Joisan has a lot of growth in this book: she's become a midwife, and has taught herself some magic. By the time Elys and Jervon re-enter the story (a nice callback to book 2 in this series), Elys realizes maybe she shouldn't have lectured Joisan about magic LOL. So I do like that Joisan has carved out a place for herself in this new world.
The splitting of the characters, Joisan staying with the Kioga, while Kerovan scouts, does seem more of a natural split of their timelines than book 2. The only thing that I raise eyebrows about is this "driving force" for Kerovan to travel seems to ebb and flow very conveniently with the needed storyline.
I also liked the portions where Kerovan forms bonds with the two youngsters he's traveling with. It's always nice to see him interacting with others and being a hero. Kerovan really is a caring person that is often sublimated to him being possessed (boring!).
Andre Norton loved studying cultures so it's no surprise that she either suggested or Crispin put forth and it was accepted this idea that a Native American tribe would be in her fantasy one of Arvon. This infuses the book with some new ideas and people, something that a third book in the cycle could benefit from.
However, my biggest issue with this idea is that the evil person working against Joisan and Kerovan is a medicine woman of the tribe. It pitches Joisan's HH magic against that of the Kioga in a subtle way which could reinforce an idea that Native magic = bad/evil although I do believe Norton was putting the focus on the one individual involved.
Overall, this book needed this done with more balance as intelligent readers are correctly rejecting these tropes.
I actually liked the explanation on what the "That Which Runs the Ridges" WAS. That thing has been in so many Norton books I was ready to lay it at rest. For example, it is the main plot in what happens to Gillan in The Year of the Unicorn, and the idea of The Wild Hunt pulls from old mythology.
I thought it was a neat concept that the Hunt itself, instead of being individuals, had become a thing, almost like a ghost trapped in time. Alternate world timelines being another Andre Norton favorite (as it was with many SFF writers who were prolifically writing in the 1950s-70s).
What I didn't like is most of the knowledge about TWRTR is learned through Joisan's dream possession (again, with the possession theme! ugh).
For me the series ended on a satisfactory note (yes, there is another book in the 'series' but it is not told from the Joisan/Kerovan POV). While I would have liked some things to be different (stop with Kerovan lacking autonomy; just stop it.), knowing that the two main characters will have a life they can call their own, and that they are together, I can be satisfied with Gryphon's Eyrie.
***
While this book is listed in the High Hallack cycle (mostly because of Joisan and Kerovan), it is an Arvon story - which does not have its own cycle. Literally there is no place to put it.
A big problem with how Andre Norton's books are currently being sold presents big problems for new readers because the series and how they work with each can be confusing. I recommend you go here to sort it out:
https://www.bookseriesinorder.com/and...
***
Whoever is repackaging her books (author is deceased and an estate is handling it now I believe), they were a LOT OF TYPOS that are stupid. They are easy to spot and Norton, as a former librarian, would have been disgusted to see them. I know you are in it to make a fast buck, but can we show her some respect?
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August 27, 2015I have to say many blurbs are misleading in the extreme. This one, for example, doesn't include the fact that quite a few refugee clans from Native American tribes seem to've found their way into the Witch World (Arvon especially). In this book, it's the Kioga, who play a fairly major part in the story. The series description is inaccurate, as
well--none of the action takes place in High Hallack.
The final resolution of That Which Runs The Ridges is not very satisfying, because the intermediate victims aren't really restored.
Note that Joisan becomes an apprentice midwife in this book--but this really isn't followed up on much later.
well--none of the action takes place in High Hallack.
The final resolution of That Which Runs The Ridges is not very satisfying, because the intermediate victims aren't really restored.
Note that Joisan becomes an apprentice midwife in this book--but this really isn't followed up on much later.
January 17, 2017
The 3rd of the Gryphon trilogy, this one suffers from the general domestification of later, co-authored, Witch World books. Call it Househunting with the Gryphons. So rates a 2.5 for me.
For no discernible reason, Kerovan (21) is driven to the mountains, with a longish interlude with a transported Native American group, while Joisan (19) wants a baby. I suppose they have been travelling for 3 years but they still seem a little young. And Kerovan makes choices that seem to give lie to the final conversation he had with Neevor.
Jervon and Elys turn up briefly in this book as well. Oh, and horses.
For no discernible reason, Kerovan (21) is driven to the mountains, with a longish interlude with a transported Native American group, while Joisan (19) wants a baby. I suppose they have been travelling for 3 years but they still seem a little young. And Kerovan makes choices that seem to give lie to the final conversation he had with Neevor.
Jervon and Elys turn up briefly in this book as well. Oh, and horses.
August 19, 2017
Kerovan and Joisan have survived numerous trials so far, but their journey isn't over yet. A strange longing tugs at Kerovan--and he flees it. Joisan is determined to remain by his side, no matter what forces of might or magic might come against them. When they find their way to a tribe of nomads, both of them hope for peace. But their coming stirs up enmity . . .
One of the perils of picking up books on the clearance rack is that it is quite easy to get something like this, a book obviously well into a series (that had nothing on the cover indicating it wasn't a standalone). So I haven't read anything that comes before this, which might color my thoughts somewhat.
This was pretty tame, though, and I found it almost bland. The characters clearly have a great deal of history, but the exposition provides enough that although I never got attached, I never really got lost either. Kerovan fears his heritage as one touched by Powers from before his birth, one his mother hoped to bend to evil. Joisan, on the other hand, makes full use of what power she can summon, in her role as a healer.
There are no gryphons. This was annoying because I had been hoping, based on the title, to find one. Apparently there was one in a previous book but he does not show up here. The closest we get is a brief mention of a statue of a gryphon. I am still not entirely clear on this but I think the title is supposed to refer to Kerovan's heritage and the home he finds through it.
Overall, this was a quick read, but not a memorable one. I rate this book Neutral.
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One of the perils of picking up books on the clearance rack is that it is quite easy to get something like this, a book obviously well into a series (that had nothing on the cover indicating it wasn't a standalone). So I haven't read anything that comes before this, which might color my thoughts somewhat.
This was pretty tame, though, and I found it almost bland. The characters clearly have a great deal of history, but the exposition provides enough that although I never got attached, I never really got lost either. Kerovan fears his heritage as one touched by Powers from before his birth, one his mother hoped to bend to evil. Joisan, on the other hand, makes full use of what power she can summon, in her role as a healer.
There are no gryphons. This was annoying because I had been hoping, based on the title, to find one. Apparently there was one in a previous book but he does not show up here. The closest we get is a brief mention of a statue of a gryphon. I am still not entirely clear on this but I think the title is supposed to refer to Kerovan's heritage and the home he finds through it.
Overall, this was a quick read, but not a memorable one. I rate this book Neutral.
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June 4, 2020
This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier.
Synopsis:
Kerovan is he of the cloven hooves and amber eyes. Driven toward the mountains and potential darkness, his Lady Joisan travels within him. However, she carries secrets unknown to Kerovan, including their child. They take refuge with nomadic horse people, the Kioga. During their stay, they run afoul of their shaman, Nidu. Nidu, jealous of Joisan’s healing abilities, reveals herself to be one who follows the dark path.
Kerovan’s need to take up the quest again grows. Kerovan and Joisan must call upon the Powers within themselves, using the force of light to fight the Dark. Upon reaching their destination, they must face their greatest challenge: That Which Runs the Ridges. They face everlasting undeath, and worse, if they fail.
Review:
It is no secret that I am a longtime fan of the late Andre Norton, called by many the Granddam of Science Fiction. Yet one of her most beloved worlds is the High Fantasy world of Witch World. There are two known regions in Witch World, the lands of Escarp and Escore in one part and High Hallack with the Waste and Arvon in the other.
Gryphon’s Eyrie is set in Arvon, near High Hallack. It picks up the story of Kerovan and Joisan that started in Crystal Gryphon and Gryphon in Glory. After defeating a darker forbear in Gryphon in Glory, some power drives Kerovan on what seems a mad quest, with him not sure what it is he’s looking for. On their quest they make new friends and are reunited with old ones. They also learn the nature of That Which Runs the Ridges. Fans of high fantasy will find this a delightful read.
Synopsis:
Kerovan is he of the cloven hooves and amber eyes. Driven toward the mountains and potential darkness, his Lady Joisan travels within him. However, she carries secrets unknown to Kerovan, including their child. They take refuge with nomadic horse people, the Kioga. During their stay, they run afoul of their shaman, Nidu. Nidu, jealous of Joisan’s healing abilities, reveals herself to be one who follows the dark path.
Kerovan’s need to take up the quest again grows. Kerovan and Joisan must call upon the Powers within themselves, using the force of light to fight the Dark. Upon reaching their destination, they must face their greatest challenge: That Which Runs the Ridges. They face everlasting undeath, and worse, if they fail.
Review:
It is no secret that I am a longtime fan of the late Andre Norton, called by many the Granddam of Science Fiction. Yet one of her most beloved worlds is the High Fantasy world of Witch World. There are two known regions in Witch World, the lands of Escarp and Escore in one part and High Hallack with the Waste and Arvon in the other.
Gryphon’s Eyrie is set in Arvon, near High Hallack. It picks up the story of Kerovan and Joisan that started in Crystal Gryphon and Gryphon in Glory. After defeating a darker forbear in Gryphon in Glory, some power drives Kerovan on what seems a mad quest, with him not sure what it is he’s looking for. On their quest they make new friends and are reunited with old ones. They also learn the nature of That Which Runs the Ridges. Fans of high fantasy will find this a delightful read.
October 5, 2020
Not bad, but could have used Andre Norton's hand in it
Sadly Andre Norton passed away before this was written. She had discussed the idea with A.C. Crispin before she passed away but didn't have a hand in the actual story that was written. Its not a bad story but not completely up to what it would have been had she written it herself. Still recommend it if you are a fan.
Sadly Andre Norton passed away before this was written. She had discussed the idea with A.C. Crispin before she passed away but didn't have a hand in the actual story that was written. Its not a bad story but not completely up to what it would have been had she written it herself. Still recommend it if you are a fan.
September 4, 2018
All I really need to say is "Andre Norton", that says it all!
Her books are for everyone to read no matter what their age. Her writing is timeless, her tales will never grow old or stale. She is the First Lady of Sci Fi and always will be.
Her books are for everyone to read no matter what their age. Her writing is timeless, her tales will never grow old or stale. She is the First Lady of Sci Fi and always will be.
February 1, 2019
Andre as always
Andre Norton never failed to capture the imagination. Whether children's books , young teen, etc. She made it all enchantimg
Andre Norton never failed to capture the imagination. Whether children's books , young teen, etc. She made it all enchantimg
September 29, 2019
Great read.
I love to read Norton no matter what hand she had in a story. Always excellent, well composed, and cleanly written.
I love to read Norton no matter what hand she had in a story. Always excellent, well composed, and cleanly written.
September 11, 2021
Another magical journey
Every book from Andre Norton's vivid imagination breathes life into each character of the Witch Worlds. A lovely story of daring and triumph over evil.
Every book from Andre Norton's vivid imagination breathes life into each character of the Witch Worlds. A lovely story of daring and triumph over evil.
December 11, 2015
For me it was a 2 star read but I gave it one extra because of the circumstances. I know for a fact I bought this book 30 years ago when I was on my Andre Norton Witch World kick. I know I got it from SF book club (same group that runs a bunch of book clubs including doubleday) and they had then and still have a bad habit of pretending a book is the first in a series when it's not. They rarely say 'hey this is book #5'. In fact this one is book #7 of the second Witch World series and I believe it's the only one in the series I've seen (though I think Kerovan and Josian the main characters were discussed between me and my friends way back when). Maybe if I had read this 30 years ago or had read books 1-6 I would have liked this better.
Or not. Because seriously this didn't have much plot, just Kerovan trying to find 'home.' That's it. It felt like part of something much larger which it is, of course. Kerovan is part 'old ones' with hooves for feet which naturally sets him apart. Josian is his wife, a midwife and mage of only some small talent.
It opens with them wandering and some tension where I get the idea Kerovan had been possessed and potentially had sexually attacked Josian in a previous volume. While they're dealing with this, they find a mare in labor which at the time seemed like a distraction because they were in a hurry to get somewhere and then suddenly Josian won't leave the horse even after the horse had foaled.
But that seemed to be the pivotal moment because they're then befriended by a Mongolian like tribe and a good chunk of the book is about their time there and then back on to the quest for home which tied into events centuries prior and went really quick. So it felt like a long stretched out middle for a too quick ending.
So yeah, this didn't really want me to go back and read the rest of witch world 2 but I still loved the original series.
Or not. Because seriously this didn't have much plot, just Kerovan trying to find 'home.' That's it. It felt like part of something much larger which it is, of course. Kerovan is part 'old ones' with hooves for feet which naturally sets him apart. Josian is his wife, a midwife and mage of only some small talent.
It opens with them wandering and some tension where I get the idea Kerovan had been possessed and potentially had sexually attacked Josian in a previous volume. While they're dealing with this, they find a mare in labor which at the time seemed like a distraction because they were in a hurry to get somewhere and then suddenly Josian won't leave the horse even after the horse had foaled.
But that seemed to be the pivotal moment because they're then befriended by a Mongolian like tribe and a good chunk of the book is about their time there and then back on to the quest for home which tied into events centuries prior and went really quick. So it felt like a long stretched out middle for a too quick ending.
So yeah, this didn't really want me to go back and read the rest of witch world 2 but I still loved the original series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 3, 2020
My main issue with many of these older stories is not just that they are often written where the man does all the manual work, and the woman cooks and does any healing, but that too often they just don't talk to each other.
Unfortunately that is where many books have their issues and ability to hang onto the reader, even with modern tales. Communication is underused, and that was true here as well.
I felt that Kerovan really needed someone to speak to him with assurance, and Joisin needed to dismount from that high horse. However, none of that detracts from the excellence of this story written so long agao.
Unfortunately that is where many books have their issues and ability to hang onto the reader, even with modern tales. Communication is underused, and that was true here as well.
I felt that Kerovan really needed someone to speak to him with assurance, and Joisin needed to dismount from that high horse. However, none of that detracts from the excellence of this story written so long agao.
February 1, 2012
The characters don't share their thoughts and feelings as much in this book as they did in the two earlier Gryphon books. I have to suspect that's A.C. Crispin's influence, since The Crystal Gryphon and Gryphon in Glory were written by Andre Norton alone, while this is co-written by the two. It's still good enough for me to continue with the sequel, another cowritten work, this time apparently about one or more of these characters' children. {Smile}
November 28, 2017
Kerovan and Joisan have been travelling together for three years. He is drawn towards the mountains, she ends up following doggedly even though she’s rather stay with what looks like a tribe on Native Americans who seem to have found their way into the Witch World. They do, eventually find a home. Not as riveting or exciting as the previous two Gryphon books. I’m always a little wary of co-authored books. How much of it is actually Andre Norton’s fingers on the keyboard?
November 11, 2015
This sadly didn't distinguish itself terribly well from Glory, again being driven by "mysterious promptings from within". I like the spiritual connection to the past, but it's dull to give the present character basically nothing to do besides be a vessel. The back quarter or so managed a lot of weaving-together of threads both from the Gryphon trilogy and the rest of Witch World.
February 13, 2010
(Another one from my favorite author in high school... from my collection of 40 or so of her novels) I skipped the book in between books 1 & 3, but I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy this one so much... I love the vocabulary, and it had a little romance in it as well which I'm sure appealed to the romantic in me :o)
June 14, 2016
This is the first Andre Norton book I read and even though I went in with absolutely no knowledge of what had come before, I was able to connect and follow the story due to the exceptional way this tale has been done. It has led me to collect the Witch World series when I was sceptical of whether I would like it and Andre herself is one of my most admired authors.
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February 12, 2013addicting!!!
October 20, 2013
Read in Tribute to the Late Ms. Crispin brought back memories of Norton from 40 years ago. More something for my sisters or even my daughter but an ok yarn.
February 6, 2015
I've owned this and the previous two books for years and have read them several times (rereading the second one right now, in fact).
December 16, 2015
Reading some of these old Nortons that have been on my shelf for decades. Didn't know this was #7 in a series so obviously I didn't enjoy it too much
December 29, 2007
read 09.14.85
May 13, 2017
This is the third book of a trilogy and the hardest one to find a copy. It helps if you have read the other two or if you are familiar with Witch World. I happen to love the whole series.
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