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| Original Title: | Wolfskin |
| ISBN: | 0765345900 (ISBN13: 9780765345905) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.julietmarillier.com/books/wolfskin.html |
| Series: | Saga of the Light Isles #1 |
| Characters: | Somerled MacGillebride, Eyvind, Nessa, Ulf |
Juliet Marillier
Paperback | Pages: 544 pages Rating: 4.01 | 6454 Users | 284 Reviews
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| Title | : | Wolfskin (Saga of the Light Isles #1) |
| Author | : | Juliet Marillier |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 544 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 2004 by Tor Books (first published June 1st 2003) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Romance |
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"Eyvind can think of no more glorious future than becoming a Wolfskin, a warrior devoted to the service of the mighty war god Thor. His closest friend, Somerled, a strange and lonely boy, has his own very different ambitions - yet a childhood oath, sworn in blood, binds these two in lifelong loyalty. Meanwhile, far away across the water, on the Light Isles, the king's niece Nessa is beginning to learn the ways of the mysteries - though neither the young priestess nor her people can realize what lies ahead for them." "Eyvind and Somerled seem set to follow very different paths: one becoming a fearless servant of the Warfather, the other a scholarly courtier. Then a voyage of discovery, led by Somerled's brother Ulf, brings the two friends together again in accompanying a group of settlers to some beautiful islands rumoured to lie across the western sea. However, their good spirits are dampened by a tragedy on board, which Eyvind begins to suspect may not have been an accident." Ulf's new settlement begins in harmony with the native islanders, led by King Engus. But one day, on a trip to a holy place of the Folk, a brutal murder occurs and that peace is shattered. It is now that Eyvind begins to feel the restraining ties of his boyhood oath...and to realize what sort of future Somerled had in mind for himself all those years ago.Rating Containing Books Wolfskin (Saga of the Light Isles #1)
Ratings: 4.01 From 6454 Users | 284 ReviewsArticle Containing Books Wolfskin (Saga of the Light Isles #1)
(review in English below)Mais uma vez a Juliet transportou-me para outro mundo e durante duas semanas vivi parcialmente nas Órcades, na companhia do Eyvind e da Nessa. Para quem já leu vários livros desta autora, não é difícil prever como vai acabar cada história, mas o que eu mais gosto é a forma como ela cria situações que parecem impossíveis de resolver e que nos fazem não conseguir parar de ler, só para saber como é que ela vai desenvolver a trama de modo a que tudo encaixe e faça sentido noVery well written, but the first half was difficult to get into. It is a rather dark and sometimes disturbing tale. The second half was very engrossing, but the ending left me somewhat unsatisfied.
A beautifully rendered tale. I am sure there are a few other storytellers as good as Marillier but right now, I can't recall any. There is great imagination in her fictional world. Also, intelligence and discipline, integrity and truth. And, patience too.I loved 'Wolfskin'. It started a little slowly but gathered momentum and strength with every line and by the time I reached the end, I was entirely and wonderfully lost.Initially, I was a little vexed with Eyvind. Like Somerled, I thought him
Very well written, but the first half was difficult to get into. It is a rather dark and sometimes disturbing tale. The second half was very engrossing, but the ending left me somewhat unsatisfied.
This fantasy novel kept my attention, but I probably won't read the others.
Another amazing fantasy read from this author. Love the mix of history, action , folklore and romance. I've yet to be disappointed by this author.
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