Helpful Score: 3
I really liked it! It's not the deepest or the most resounding fantasy I've ever read, but it drew me right into the story. I found myself putting other things off so I could go back to reading.
I wish some of the characters had been more fleshed out and given a more detailed history, Brian in particular, but that's my only real criticism. Well, that, and I think the author has a real dislike for winters in Maine! :P
There were very distant shades of Kay's Fionavar Tapestry trilogy -- not in the bulk of the story or even in the writing, but just around the edges. It made me laugh when I thought of that because the first book in that trilogy is The Summer Tree!
I wish some of the characters had been more fleshed out and given a more detailed history, Brian in particular, but that's my only real criticism. Well, that, and I think the author has a real dislike for winters in Maine! :P
There were very distant shades of Kay's Fionavar Tapestry trilogy -- not in the bulk of the story or even in the writing, but just around the edges. It made me laugh when I thought of that because the first book in that trilogy is The Summer Tree!
Helpful Score: 3
I don't personally find the vulgarity in this book to be inappropriate. The main female character is supposed to have led a tough life, be a bit hardened, and her coarse language reflects this. This is an interesting and unusual storyline, with a strong female protagonist.
Helpful Score: 2
Interesting premise but I didn't like the book itself.
Helpful Score: 1
This book was ok. Maureen was irritating to me at times. Yes, she had a difficult life and childhood, but really, the language, a bit much. I actually liked the sister Jo much better.
Helpful Score: 1
Action-filled, innovative Celtic fantasy--not for kids though!
