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This is an astounding work of fiction.
I read about this book recently in SLJ. The author said she regretted making Linay an albino (because of the stereotype). I really don't think the author should regret anything.
Linay is a witch but he has many admirable qualities and some not-so-admirable qualities. He wants revenge as does the rusalka so in some ways he reminds me of Ahab. He is Death, a destroyer-of-worlds; a thief, a trickster, yet there is something redeemable in him. You only have to ...more
I read about this book recently in SLJ. The author said she regretted making Linay an albino (because of the stereotype). I really don't think the author should regret anything.
Linay is a witch but he has many admirable qualities and some not-so-admirable qualities. He wants revenge as does the rusalka so in some ways he reminds me of Ahab. He is Death, a destroyer-of-worlds; a thief, a trickster, yet there is something redeemable in him. You only have to ...more
Jun 10, 2010
Kimberly
marked it as to-read
Dec 23, 2013
Vesra (When She Reads)
marked it as to-read
Shelves:
action-adventure,
fantasy,
c-brown,
e-book,
young-adult,
author-b,
p,
fiction,
pc-300-399,
tbr-2011
