Author: Laurell K. Hamilton - Translator: Dominique Mikorey - Illustrators: Jon Foster and Matt Adelsperger
: 9782811201913 - Price: 6 €
About the author
Born in 1963 in a small town in Arkansas, Laurell Kaye Hamilton was raised by her grandmother in a small town in Indiana. In 1993 she created the character of Anita Blake and then ignores it is the instigator of a new literary movement, derived from the Urban Fantasy: The bit bed . Since then, she spends a novel in his favorite character, along with books in the series Merry Gentry or novelizations for licenses. ( Star Trek: The Next Generation , Ravenloft .)
Back Cover
In a world where witchcraft is feared more than anything, a young girl discovers she has strange magical powers.
But can she rely on her own gift while all is corrupt?
But can she rely on her own gift while all is corrupt?
Felt
should know that I read this book having seen many marked "Ravenloft" on the cover, but without a moment the link between that and the game Dungeons and Dragons to me yet known. This is the first criticism that I would do in this book, since in fact Ravenloft is the name of a kingdom, that the author does not have time to really explain to the reader. Admittedly, a little explanation or reference to an explanation would however have been very helpful.
The first chapter talks about Calum Maitrechant, old man dying and who will decide to take a new body, younger. And the rest of the novel, we go on about the adventures of a band of adventurers, led by Jonathan Calum Best Friend, and his wife Tereza. Among Elaine Cairns and his twin. Elaine is a young girl who has repressed his powers so far, and which will therefore become a magician in a world where magic is feared and hated ...
The adventure itself is interesting, but frankly, without knowing that we are in a world of Dungeons and Dragons or the uninitiated, it is very difficult quickly understand that our heroes are actually a group of adventurers.
Characters are not very developed, it is understandable given that it apparently was not what the author wanted to do here, but sometimes hard to understand, especially as some sections are not really clear in style.
Finally, besides the history of Calum, there are other plots that unfold gradually, and I admit I was extremely frustrated that some are suddenly sidelined as the healing powers of Elaine example.
This book reads very quickly, however, and it's very clearly a novel of adventure, but for me it's really a shame not to have placed a little introduction to explain the world and the universe and above indicate that this volume it is part of a series ... Because it is never shown in the book, we do not understand much, and it remains on its end.
book read in common with reading Livraddict , here are the views of other participants:
- Basset
- Karline
- Kristus
- Nanet
Melisende Thanks for the organization, and for allowing me to get this book from my PAL!
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