Author: Fred Vargas
ISBN: 9780743284028
Many of Vargas’ novels involve a myth or legend that comes up in modern times, which seems to be a really effective way of adding to the atmosphere regardless of whether the myth or legend turns out to be real. I’ve seen it done by a number of other authors, and even [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Seeking Whom He May Devour
Murkmere
ISBN: 978-0316010429
Author: Patricia Elliotto
Estimated words: 87,500
So much of the young adult fiction I’ve seen these days - i.e. Twilight or Eragon, to name two popular examples - is entertaining but so badly written that finding a YA book with good writing is in itself cause for excitement. And that’s a significant part of why I [...]
Daughter of the Forest
“The Sevenwaters Trilogy, Book 1″
Author: Juliet Marillier
Words: 206,732
I enjoyed Daughter of the Forest, with some reservations.
From the back of the paperback edition:
Lovely Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of Lord Colum of Sevenwaters. Bereft of a mother, she is comforted by her six brothers who love and protect her. Sorcha is the light [...]
2008 Site Updates
Novelish has a new look. I tend to get tired of my designs every six months no matter how lovely they seem in the beginning. As this has been up for less than a day, I’m presently thrilled with it - and with any luck the general visual thrillingness will thrill me into posting more [...]
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I never win anything
…but I just got this really cool art print in the mail, signed by artist Tim Kirk, from a giveaway on the His Dark Materials fansite BridgeToTheStars.net. Which goes to show that it pays to keep trying, I suppose. Lyra is one of my favorite characters and she’s going on my wall just as soon [...]
Comments update
The comments problem on Novelish should be fixed now; anyone with thoughts on the new design, Daughter of the Forest or Murkmere - or any other entry - will be able to add them as usual.