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Title: Shadows and Light by Anne Bishop ISBN: 0-451-45899-0 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.93 (15 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: On the rebound of Black Jewels Trilogy
Comment: Having read the Black Jewels Trilogy first (which I would rate at least 7 on a 5-star scale), Shadows and Light does seem to be a let down. It is, however, a well written story and probably deserves better than the 4 that I gave it.
My first criticism is that the fact that it is the second book in a series is not readily apparent. It would be really great if any series is well marked so readers don't have to skip around reading the books out of order. I expect that I would have known the characters better if I had read the Pillars of Creation first.
I am looking forward not only to the other books in this series, but a lot more good books from Anne Bishop, those that grip you enough to make you stay up too late because you can't put them down.
Rating: 5
Summary: Another Winner
Comment: I really liked Pillars of the World, and Shadows and Light was no disappointment. It continues the story of Tir Alainn in a vibrant and enticing manner. And while I liked the Daughter of the Blood series-this one stands on its own with its own unique perspective that isn't quite as dark. In the last book she dealt with Love, what it is and what it isn't. In this book, I think she handles the subject of loyalty and respect very well. Truly her *jewels* are shining.
And while I am giving a small spoiler here it is interesting to see an author finally bring "the procedure" into print. It has been decried for sometime internationally, but Bishop is the first person I've seen to bring it into her novel. It's about time IMHO.
This one is a can't miss!
Rating: 4
Summary: Not the Black Jewels, but. . .
Comment: First I have to say congradulations to Anne Bishop for setting Ari on the sidelines and introducing Brianna, who is ever so much more interesting. Bishop has a particular talent for creating spirited female characters who aren't annoying (hello romance novels).
Although her characters aren't particularly multi-dimensional, they are enjoyable and the relationships are particularly nicley done. The humourous moments are charming and unforced, and it's nice to see a light side to the darker themes in the book.
Bishop writes well,and her books are easy to read, but she has this incredibly obnoxious habit of punctuating her character's. sentences. like. this. And it drives me crazy. Bishop is too good of a writer to use silly writing devices such as that.
My real complaint about this book, however, and the general theme of Bishop's books seems to be that men should be subservient to females. Shadow's and Light makes all these ominous references to how powerful the withches are, and how everyone has forgotten them, and the men are supposed to worship them. It seems a little contradictory to me that it's utterly horrible for the Black Coats to make women subservient but its alright for the witches to make men subservient. That bothered me a bit.
Overall this was a good book. This series lacks the polish and love that went into the Black Jewels, but it is worth reading, I think.
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Title: The Invisible Ring by Anne Bishop ISBN: 0451458028 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 10 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Black Jewels Trilogy: Daughter of the Blood/Heir to the Shadows/Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop ISBN: 0451529014 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 02 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: The Witches of Eileanan (Witches of Eileanan) by Kate Forsyth ISBN: 0451456890 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop ISBN: 0451456734 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 01 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Heir to the Shadows (The Black Jewels Trilogy, Book 2) by Anne Bishop ISBN: 0451456726 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 01 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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