First an explanation - I'm out of town visiting family, and Trackgeek will join me shortly. Since I'm the primary 'poster' that has meant less posts but I am catching up when I can. I must confess to rereading some books, but I'm saving one of the reviews for Tuesday so I can highlight the author instead. Meanwhile, a new read for me, but an oldie:
Obernewtyn, by Isobelle Carmody
Juvenile, 1987
Elspeth is an outcast - a misfit who has abilities caused by the Great White disaster. Banished to Obernewtyn, she finds herself surrounded by others with similar mind abilities. However, there are horrible plots to bring back the 'before time' and a prophesy about a 'seeker' that can free them all. Elspeth finds herself with the burden of being that seeker and stopping the threat that could destroy them all.
This book reminds me a little of The Golden Compass, but only the plot line in Obernewtyn. The writing, however, is choppy and unorganized, and while it was an interesting read, didn't have the depth I expected from the first book of a huge series.
Graded a B-.
Obernewtyn, by Isobelle Carmody
Juvenile, 1987
Elspeth is an outcast - a misfit who has abilities caused by the Great White disaster. Banished to Obernewtyn, she finds herself surrounded by others with similar mind abilities. However, there are horrible plots to bring back the 'before time' and a prophesy about a 'seeker' that can free them all. Elspeth finds herself with the burden of being that seeker and stopping the threat that could destroy them all.
This book reminds me a little of The Golden Compass, but only the plot line in Obernewtyn. The writing, however, is choppy and unorganized, and while it was an interesting read, didn't have the depth I expected from the first book of a huge series.
Graded a B-.
1 comments:
Good review! I like the cover.
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