I'm mad about 1920s fantasy/scifi (The Worm Ouroboros, the Doctor Dolittle books, many of the Oz books, The Ship That Sailed to Mars, The Land That TiI'm mad about 1920s fantasy/scifi (The Worm Ouroboros, the Doctor Dolittle books, many of the Oz books, The Ship That Sailed to Mars, The Land That Time Forgot, The King of Elfland's Daughter), so this one has been on my radar to check out for a long time. For reasons I cannot fathom, it's not well known, but I'm so, so glad I found this gem. This story reminded me a lot of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell because the setting is essentially England, with all of its delicious prosaic Englishness, but with magic. Such a good combination, the everyday and the uncanny.
At first I gave the book four stars because the ending seemed lacking, but after thinking about it more, I've bumped it up to the rarely given five-star rating. Do yourself a favor and please, please read it. Oh, but not this edition. It was shamefully riddled with typos. Three-on-one-page riddled. ...more
Delightful, no other word for it. This book is what you would get if Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz were merged into one, given an IQ boost,Delightful, no other word for it. This book is what you would get if Alice in Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz were merged into one, given an IQ boost, drenched in whimsy, and chucked into a new world that has the fun and ominousness of Wonderland and Oz with...well, more ominousness, and a bit less sense. The author said that until her teens she was convinced Narnia was a horror story because how awful would it be to live your whole life in Narnia, longer than you'd lived in the real world, and suddenly be yanked back into normality, leaving all of your friends behind. This was my feeling upon first reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as well, so I could relate.
I had the pleasure of reading the rough version of each chapter as the author wrote them and published them on her site ages ago and was so happy to see that not only did she get it published (in a rather more coherent form), she wrote a whole series. I will happily track down the rest....more
What an incredibly delightful book! I desperately wish I'd run across this as a child. The audiobook version narrated by Joanna Ward is utterly flawleWhat an incredibly delightful book! I desperately wish I'd run across this as a child. The audiobook version narrated by Joanna Ward is utterly flawless. E. Nesbit has been on my mental to-read list for eons, but this was my first experience with one of her works. The descriptions are exquisite, the children are realistic but likable, and the story possessed more twists than I would have imagined from the description. Some parts were deliciously creepy, which I also didn't expect. New favorite!...more
"Exquisite" is frequently the word that comes to mind when attempting to describe Guy Gavriel Kay's works. Unsurprisingly, I loved this book, as I've"Exquisite" is frequently the word that comes to mind when attempting to describe Guy Gavriel Kay's works. Unsurprisingly, I loved this book, as I've loved everything by Kay that I've read (I still haven't read two or three of his works). His research is meticulous, his command of language positively poetic, and his characters utterly fascinating. The setting is utterly different from other Kay books: the equivalent of 8th century China during the Tang dynasty.
Linhtalintinh's review of the book already does an exceptional job of tracing the connections between events/individuals and their historical counterparts, so I won't attempt that here--but do read her insightful comments.
I will say, though: Under Heaven is more flawed than most of Kay's works, which surprised me. Character development is Kay's strong suit--so strong, in fact, that if anyone else had written this story, I still would've been fairly impressed--but he set his own bar too high with previous works. The characters here do not breathe realism in quite the same way, nor are their choices ultimately consistent with the personalities we've come to expect from them. Pacing was downright sluggish at times, which I also don't associate with Kay. And there was a certain authorial self-awareness bordering on pretentiousness in the language that rubbed me the wrong way.
My husband had picked this up years ago on a whim but hadn't read it. I'm enjoying going through our combined shelves now, reading new-to-me books thaMy husband had picked this up years ago on a whim but hadn't read it. I'm enjoying going through our combined shelves now, reading new-to-me books that I've inherited by marriage. I'm used to knowing my shelves very thoroughly, so it's exciting to stumble upon intriguing tales I didn't know were in the house.
What a gem I stumbled upon here! This book is lovely, both visually and in terms of the storytelling. The artwork is done by the incomparable Alan Lee of Lord of the Rings fame, and they're beautiful.
The stories are even more so. This book is labeled YA for some reason (perhaps because it's illustrated), but the depth of the stories is impressive, and I think adults might appreciate their subtlety even more. Not a dud amongst the collection, all of which are loosely bound together by the theme of Merlin's dreams. Arthurian fans will be in heaven, but you could read and fall in love with this book even if you'd never heard of King Arthur.
I love the author Robin McKinley, and Peter Dickinson was her husband. He passed away last year, and I can't help but think how sad it would be to love and lose the creator of such beautifully spun tales....more
Very enjoyable Oz story! This introduces several new characters, including Ojo the Unlucky and Scraps the Patchwork Girl, as the title implies. I alsoVery enjoyable Oz story! This introduces several new characters, including Ojo the Unlucky and Scraps the Patchwork Girl, as the title implies. I also really liked the Glass Cat and wish she had kept her attitude to the end. The usual deus ex machina of Oz, Glinda, doesn't even show up in the book but still fulfills her role from afar--minorly irritating, but Baum's books follow a set pattern by this point, and if his young audience of the time loved it, he saw little reason to depart from it. ...more
I am in love with Stengl's characterization. While there were many aspects of this book that I savored (it's certainly the best retelling of The TwelvI am in love with Stengl's characterization. While there were many aspects of this book that I savored (it's certainly the best retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses that I've ever read), the characters were my favorite part. Heloise is brilliant, and the interactions between all of the characters are incredibly lifelike. The contradictory nature of the love-hate bond between the sisters was spot-on, and even the character who initially seemed relatively bland (Evette) turned out to be multi-faceted and intriguing. I confess, as a result of my love for the characters and their interactions, I preferred the parts of the book that dealt more with the character development/Near World and less of the sections that dealt more with allegory/Faerie. As with Golden Daughter, there were a few parts that felt wordy to me--I like the more pared-down prose of Starflower or Dragonwitch--but my affection for the characters easily carried me through the slower parts. I ate this door-stopper book right up in just a couple days and couldn't put it down! ...more
I love the story of Beowulf, and Tolkien's translation was lovely. But the real treasure in this book is the commentary, taken from Tolkien's lectureI love the story of Beowulf, and Tolkien's translation was lovely. But the real treasure in this book is the commentary, taken from Tolkien's lecture notes from when he was teaching Beowulf at Oxford. (English majors back then had it rough; I most definitely did NOT have to do my own translation of sections of Beowulf from Old English into modern English as part of my degree!) Tolkien's level of expertise in Old English is frankly amazing, and I savored learning about the intricacies of Old English translation and grammar. He is understandably confident in his abilities and has no problem contesting the commonly held translations already in existence if he feels it's justified. Fascinating stuff! Loved the additional manuscripts in the back as well....more
Reading Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, Jr. (originally published under the penname Don A. Stuart) was a phenomenal experience. This story is claReading Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell, Jr. (originally published under the penname Don A. Stuart) was a phenomenal experience. This story is classic scifi, written by the man who single-handedly shaped science fiction through the magazines he published. A whole slew of classic scifi writers got their start by selling their short stories to Campbell. Not only was Campbell a good judge of writing, though–the man was an exceptional writer himself. Who Goes There? grabs you by the throat from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go. It’s almost more horror than scifi; Campbell crafts the sense of panic so effectively. If you’re a fan of scifi at all, be sure to check this one out....more
I received my pre-ordered copy of Draven’s Light in the morning, and I had devoured it by the end of the day. This may well be my favorite Tale from GI received my pre-ordered copy of Draven’s Light in the morning, and I had devoured it by the end of the day. This may well be my favorite Tale from Goldstone Wood yet, because of the incredibly vivid, enthralling characters. Sometimes characters in shorter works suffer because there simply isn’t room to develop them fully. Not so with Draven’s Light. Draven, the man who believes himself to be a coward, is one of the most heart-wrenchingly brave characters in Stengl’s universe. But it was Ita, Draven’s physically frail but incredibly fierce little sister, whom I found completely fascinating. This story is one of Stengl’s darker tales, but it’s also one of her best and most powerful works. I think this story would make a great introduction to Stengl’s work; after this, they’ll be hooked!...more
McKinley is an author I can depend upon. Regardless of her topic (thus far, anyway), I've thoroughly enjoyed her books. If that sounds like damning wiMcKinley is an author I can depend upon. Regardless of her topic (thus far, anyway), I've thoroughly enjoyed her books. If that sounds like damning with faint praise, I don't mean it to. Her books may not be life-altering, but they are well-written, entertaining, with enough depth to satisfy. Outlaws of Sherwood is aptly titled; it's less about Robin Hood individually than the merry band as a whole, which works well in this instance. I'm a sucker for anything remotely related to Robin Hood, so I admit I'm easy to please, but I really liked how each character stood out and yet bore the recognizable marks of their legendary counterparts. Much of McKinley's themes deal with legendizing and the importance of a true fiction over a false truth....more
Such good stuff! For sheer atmosphere alone, LeGuin deserves praise; read about the tombs in a nice, wide-open, well-lit spot. Or don't--it's even morSuch good stuff! For sheer atmosphere alone, LeGuin deserves praise; read about the tombs in a nice, wide-open, well-lit spot. Or don't--it's even more fun. The main character is complex, initially unlikable, and fascinating. For such a short book, it covers tremendous ground and packs an even more tremendous punch. I'm always in awe of LeGuin's skill. Her style is unostentatious, quietly brilliant....more
Steinbeck, Steinbeck, Steinbeck. How I love you. You had me at the Shakespeare reference. I read that Steinbeck wrote this book to address the moral dSteinbeck, Steinbeck, Steinbeck. How I love you. You had me at the Shakespeare reference. I read that Steinbeck wrote this book to address the moral degeneration of American culture in the 50s/60s, and that makes sense, in retrospect. It's a morality tale, but oh, such a good one--no preachiness here. This was Steinbeck's last complete novel (his Arthurian book was unfinished and published posthumously), and a good note to end on. It's smaller in scope (necessarily) than Grapes of Wrath or East of Eden, but that works exceedingly well. The story is much more intimate, the characters less symbolic and more personal. I loved it....more
I’m serious. I made the mistake of starting it when I had a plethora of imminent deadlines looming ovClear your schedule before you pick this one up.
I’m serious. I made the mistake of starting it when I had a plethora of imminent deadlines looming over my head, and setting this book aside to attend to them was torturous. Once you become immersed in this particular Tale of Goldstone Wood, you will not want to leave.
Don’t let the girly cover fool you. As is often the case with the Tales of Goldstone Wood, the book is truly terrifying in parts—and I chose a bad time to eat dinner, as I read the scenes with the imps. This story is intense, in a good way.
Sairu, the heroine of the book, is possibly my favorite female character of Stengl’s, which is really saying something—I was in love with Starflower, hitherto my favorite installment in the series. Golden Daughter has wrested the status of favorite away from the earlier book, however, and this is due in large part to Sairu. She is intriguing, realistic, terrifying, and lovable. The whole premise of the Golden Daughters is fascinating, and I would love to see more of them in future stories.
All of the characters, even the minor ones, are drawn in such a lifelike way that you’ll swear you’ve met some of these people before. Jovann in particular impressed me very much and is one of Stengl’s most likeable heroes, in my opinion. Eanrin maintains his charm and mystery, and by this time, I feel like no story is quite complete without him. In each book, we learn more about him, and I adore him even more.
Stengl creates a multi-faceted, intriguing culture for Golden Daughter, one that is quite different from those in her other books. Her command of multiple storylines is impressive, and all of the plots weave together beautifully at the end. The story casts new significance on the events of earlier books in the series, particularly Heartless—which made me like Heartless much more. While I admit I preferred the day-to-day character interactions and plots to the more cosmological, allegorical ones, all of the threads were skillfully manipulated to create a cohesive, dark, funny, fascinating, eerily realistic whole. ...more
Four or five years ago, I read this short story in Le Guin's collection of short stories, The Wind's Twelve Quarters, but somehow managed to forget enFour or five years ago, I read this short story in Le Guin's collection of short stories, The Wind's Twelve Quarters, but somehow managed to forget entirely that I had done so. Rereading it again with a friend was a delightful experience as I gradually remembered what was coming at the end. The story is set solidly in Le Guin's own Earthsea universe (although it was written before the Earthsea books), but the story is full of nods to Tolkien's Middle-Earth. The Lord of the Rings was published roughly ten years before the publication of "The Rule of Names," so it must have been fairly fresh in Le Guin's mind. Her later Earthsea works have more of her own flavor and less of Tolkien's....more
I found The Ship That Sailed to Mars in a glorious bookshop in Boulder, Colorado. How have I gone my whole life and not heard of this work of art? TheI found The Ship That Sailed to Mars in a glorious bookshop in Boulder, Colorado. How have I gone my whole life and not heard of this work of art? The story is a 1920s scifi fantasy that looks like the whole thing should be framed. The story itself is lovely, but the book also boasts some of the most beautiful illustrations I’ve ever seen. Some blessed soul put almost the whole thing online (though sadly without Timlin’s exquisite hand-lettered pages), so you have no excuse not to check it out: http://web.archive.org/web/2009102617... Read and wonder....more
2017: Reread this aloud with my husband and forgot how incredibly unsettling the premise of this story would be if it took place anywhere other than O2017: Reread this aloud with my husband and forgot how incredibly unsettling the premise of this story would be if it took place anywhere other than Oz.
2014: Sam gave me an exquisite copy of The Tin Woodman of Oz for my birthday, which called for an immediate reread of the story. The twelfth Oz book, it was the last to be published before his death in 1919 (the two remaining stories were published posthumously). All of the Oz books kind of blend together for me since I read them all together many years ago, so this was almost like reading it for the first time. The book follows the Tin Woodman, obviously, on his adventures with the Scarecrow and Woot the Wanderer, which include becoming enchanted by a giantess, running into Polychrome, the Rainbow’s daughter, and finding the Tin Soldier, among other hijinks. Dorothy and Ozma pop in for a brief hello, and in general the book is a delightful romp through Oz. Baum’s outlandish creatures could easily be made creepy (watch the terrifying Return to Oz movie as proof of that), but he tells things so matter-of-factly and sweetly that they aren’t disturbing....more
I’ve read tons of books by Ursula K. LeGuin, but somehow I had never read her most famous series, Earthsea. I picked up the first book for $1 somewherI’ve read tons of books by Ursula K. LeGuin, but somehow I had never read her most famous series, Earthsea. I picked up the first book for $1 somewhere and finally dove into it this week. The experience was almost ruined for me by whichever Philistine soul owned the book before me. “Metaphor” scribbled next to things that aren’t metaphors. “Simile” scrawled next to things that aren’t similes. Heinous highlighting in multiple eye-straining colors. TORTURE. Once I forced myself to ignore the ignorant marginalia, though, I loved the book. LeGuin writes with a reserved, matter-of-fact style that nonetheless punches you in the gut at just the right times in the story, and as always, her world-building is amazing. I want to find the rest of the books in the series now....more
I somehow made it through high school without having read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; I’ve finally filled in that particular gap in my reading. A coworkI somehow made it through high school without having read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; I’ve finally filled in that particular gap in my reading. A coworker loaned me a copy, well-loved with all the best parts highlighted. I fell in love instantly. I’d say it’s a shame I hadn’t read it sooner, but I think maybe I ran across this one at just the right time. The book is beautifully done, and I feel like I’ve met an old friend for the first time....more
Years ago, a beloved professor recommended The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, and I’ve just now finally gotten around to reading it. The cover callsYears ago, a beloved professor recommended The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, and I’ve just now finally gotten around to reading it. The cover calls it charming and life-affirming, which would normally be enough to turn me off. (I have no problem with charming and life-affirming, but the books to which those adjectives are typically applied are usually pretty dull to me. No space battles, for one thing.) However, since Dr. Peterman recommended it, I knew it had to be good, and she was, as always, correct. You may not think that Botswana detective stories are your thing, but you’d be wrong: this is Agatha Christie in Africa. As it turns out, there are 14 books in the series, and a television series has been made as well, so I seem to have hopped onto a very well-established bandwagon....more
I recently read The Killer Angels, one of the most widely acclaimed historical novels out there and, according to Joss Whedon, one of the inspirationsI recently read The Killer Angels, one of the most widely acclaimed historical novels out there and, according to Joss Whedon, one of the inspirations for Firefly. Both facts make perfect sense to me. The book was superbly done--the characters fascinating, the history well-researched, and the battle of Gettysburg itself tragic and a tiny bit beautiful. The characters I empathized most with were Joshua Chamberlain (of the Union side) and James Longstreet (of the Confederate side), but by the end of the book, I was rooting for practically everyone. Almost every character was relatable in some way, and Shaara did an excellent job of conveying the humanity of each person, even the weak ones we would be tempted to condemn for their decisions or lack thereof. Making every character so human really hammered home one of his themes: this was a war between friends and brothers, and many of the leaders who had gone to Westpoint together or had served together in earlier battles now found themselves fighting each other. The reader feels a taste of the same ambivalence, reveling in the exultation of one side only to realize it means the despair of the other side, both equally beloved characters by that point. Very well done....more
I was so in love with Sailing to Sarantium that I immediately requested the sequel, Lord of Emperors, at the library. Way to rip my heart out and leavI was so in love with Sailing to Sarantium that I immediately requested the sequel, Lord of Emperors, at the library. Way to rip my heart out and leave me wanting more, Kay. If you’re not moved by the chariot race in this book, check your pulse—you’re probably dead. Ben Hur’s chariot races have nothing on Kay’s. The book is one to leave you feeling dazed and out of place in the real world; the world Kay constructs is so vivid, this one pales in comparison. Check out the duology as soon as you have the chance....more
I've been working on The Worm Ouroboros forever and am only halfway done; it certainly is not a book you can rush through. I’m not even really sure hoI've been working on The Worm Ouroboros forever and am only halfway done; it certainly is not a book you can rush through. I’m not even really sure how to talk about it, it’s so unusual. Imagine that Shakespeare read a lot of Norse sagas as a boy and then attempted to write The Lord of the Rings, and you might come close to Ouroboros. The novel is wildly creative and is told almost entirely in Elizabethan-style prose–and the novel itself was published in 1922, when heroic fantasy was still a fledgling. Eddison was quite the medieval and Renaissance poetry fanboy, and he plops entire (obscure) 15th- and 16th-century poems into his work. No one else could hope to write in Eddison’s style: you’d have to ingest Jacobean literature all of your life, as he did, to even attempt it. Both Tolkien and Lewis admired aspects of Eddison’s work–so much so that Lewis invited him to read at The Inklings. Tolkien said that Eddison was “the greatest and most convincing writer of ‘invented worlds’ that I have read,” though he did express frustration with Eddison’s willy-nilly naming. Eddison first began thinking up stories for Ouroboros as a boy, and apparently was reluctant to abandon some of the elements he constructed in childhood, meaning we end up with odd character names ranging from Brandoch Daha to Spitfire to Fax Fay Faz. Eddison’s creativity and language are definitely his strong suits: plot and character, less so. The story itself consists (at least so far) of a very long war between the Demons and with Witches (with appearances by the Pixies, Imps, and Ghouls), none of which bear the slightest resemblance to the connotations those words imply (they’re all more or less human), and all of this takes place on the planet Mercury. But the book reads nothing like how that description sounds. For example:
“What kill-joy have we here?” said Spitfire. ”The trumpet soundeth only for travellers from the outlands. I feel it in my bones some rascal is come to Galing, one that bringeth ill hap in his pocket and a shadow athwart the sun on this our day of festival.”
Or another example: Nor could one hope in one night’s space to behold such deeds of derring-do as were done that night by Lord Brandoch Daha, that played his sword lightly as one handleth a willow wand; yet death sat on the point thereof. In such wise that eleven stout sworders of Witchland were slain by him, and fifteen besides were sorely wounded. And at the last, Corinius, stung by Corund’s taunts as by a gadfly, and well nigh bursting for grief and shame at his ill speeding, leapt upon Lord Brandoch Daha as one reft of his wits, aiming at him a great two-handed blow that was apt enough to cleave him to the brisket.
One more: She answered, “Do not defile mine ears with their excuses. They have shamefully abused us; and the guilt of their black deed planteth them day by day more firmlier in my deeper-settled hate. Art thou so deeply read in nature and her large philosophy, and am I yet to teach thee that deadliest hellebore or the vomit of a toad are qualified poison to the malice of a woman?”
I am puzzled and enthralled and occasionally amused, caught up in admiration in spite of the story’s many flaws. This book is bizarre and beautiful, and I highly recommend, at the very least, giving it a try.
Update: Finally done! I read War in Peace in far less time, and I liked that far less. Chewy stuff, but worth it, in spite of all of its flaws....more
I grabbed The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter at the Charlotte airport in desperation, but it turned out to be an excellent decision.I grabbed The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter at the Charlotte airport in desperation, but it turned out to be an excellent decision. I’m usually leery of co-written works; authors are typically people who work best by themselves, and tandem works often seem stilted, with jarring plot elements. Not so, this time around. I’ve never read any Baxter, but he works very well with Pratchett. Pratchett is often a little scattered, a little too harum-scarum to be exactly coherent, and Baxter seems to solidify things. The premise of the novel is fascinating: a possibly infinite number of parallel earths exist, and one day everyone discovers how to step into them. What would be the ramifications, if suddenly billions of people could leave this world for another? Word has it that a sequel has just come out, so I’ll keep my eyes open for it....more
I guiltily paid full price for this book at B&N (something I'm practically allergic to after spending far too much time in secondhand shops), butI guiltily paid full price for this book at B&N (something I'm practically allergic to after spending far too much time in secondhand shops), but after reading it, I have no regrets. It was worth every cent. Latest in a line of posthumous publications edited and compiled by Tolkien's son Christopher, The Fall of Arthur is a (tragically incomplete) alliterative poem in the Northern and Anglo-Saxon tradition. Think Arthurian Beowulf. If there's any combination more perfectly calculated to make me fall in love, I've never encountered it. The poem is absolutely exquisite, and I'm not sure I'll be able to forgive Tolkien for dying without finishing it. Aside from the subject matter, the poem itself is an astounding piece of skill. English alliterative meter is no joke, and according to Christopher, his father just dashed large chunks of it off without batting an eyelash. Christopher's extremely detailed (if a little dull) analysis of the evolution of the poem is still worth a read, and if you read nothing else of the supplementary materials, at least check out the Appendix on the verse form so that you can appreciate the difficulty of writing alliterative verse....more
Good times with L.M. Montgomery, author of the Anne of Green Gables books. This book tells the story of two clans on PEI, the Darks and the PenhallowsGood times with L.M. Montgomery, author of the Anne of Green Gables books. This book tells the story of two clans on PEI, the Darks and the Penhallows, and I savored every quirk and idiosyncrasy of these two families. Highly enjoyable, delicious Montgomery. If you love the Anne books, please check this one out....more
I fell in love with Fred Chappell during Southern American Lit class at college, and I was reassured to discover I’m still in love. I ambled through FI fell in love with Fred Chappell during Southern American Lit class at college, and I was reassured to discover I’m still in love. I ambled through Farewell, I’m Bound to Leave You (another library sale find) and savored every word. The book is a collection of shorter stories, all told by the family members of the narrator, and each one is captivating. Some people classify Chappell’s works as magical realism. I don’t completely agree with that (and for the record, neither does Chappell)–I despise magical realism as a rule–but I do appreciate the taste of whatever it is people are trying to name when they call his work magical realism. There is something enthralling, unearthly, and completely familiar all at the same time in his work. Check him out and be enchanted....more
I read 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff upon the wholehearted endorsement of Sam, and I was not disappointed! This book is charming. There is noI read 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff upon the wholehearted endorsement of Sam, and I was not disappointed! This book is charming. There is no other word for it. I’ll warn you that you should ignore the back cover, at least if you have the same edition that I do, or you will be expecting something very different from what you get. Slightly frustrated hopes aside, I still found this to be completely delightful, and I’m sorely tempted to start up a correspondence with a tiny overseas bookshop as a result of the experience....more
just finished The Door in the Hedge, and it was delightful. This had all of the things I love about McKinley and none of the things that occasionallyjust finished The Door in the Hedge, and it was delightful. This had all of the things I love about McKinley and none of the things that occasionally bother me about her. Several of the stories are retellings of existing fairy tales and one or two are original creations, but all of them have the same feeling of authenticity. I love fairy tales, and these are of the best. I particularly enjoyed the last story, a retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses....more
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