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In the offkilter world of Chrestomanci, in which enchanters and early twentieth century technology exist side-by-side, Christopher "Cat" Chant is a young boy still training his magic. While exploring the woods, he comes across mysterious magical barricades and a forest that seems oddly empty. Meanwhile, the Pinhoes are doing everything in their power to keep him and the other denizens of the castle from making any further discoveries.
Sweet, funny, lovely. ...more
Sweet, funny, lovely. ...more
I am so glad that Diana Wynne Jones is still actively writing.
Though the Chrestomanci "series" needn't be read in any particular order, this one would be best read after Charmed Life, not so much for the backstory, but because The Pinhoe Egg contains spoilers for Charmed Life. ...more
Though the Chrestomanci "series" needn't be read in any particular order, this one would be best read after Charmed Life, not so much for the backstory, but because The Pinhoe Egg contains spoilers for Charmed Life. ...more
A welcome return to classic DWJ. Large families, ignored children and powerful dollops of feelings and magic. Longer and not as taut as the very best of her novels, but with plenty of savoury moments.
I got this hardback for 2 pounds in Borders, the sales assistant looked at the price quizzically, but since they are being liquidated didn't bother to check it, so a bargain really, even if it won't stick in the mind. ...more
I got this hardback for 2 pounds in Borders, the sales assistant looked at the price quizzically, but since they are being liquidated didn't bother to check it, so a bargain really, even if it won't stick in the mind. ...more
Nothing like her best work, but after a slow start it got quite compelling. Like in the Derkholm series, I felt there were way too many characters to keep track of, and the plot ended up being quite unexpectedly sinister, but there were enough bits of interesting magic and entertaining quirks to keep me mostly liking it.
Wow! Will the wonders of Diana Wynne Jones never cease? Excellent book, another classic for the Chrestomanci series. The writing was amazing, and the characters memorable, as always.
Part of Jones' terrific Chrestomanci fantasy series. Lots of imagination, and I like the mixture of humor, realistic children finding their magical abilities, and threatening adults.
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Jan 02, 2012
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
marked it as to-read
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