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Summary: bound to be your favorite
Review: "Ashling" is the book where all the real adventure starts in the "Obernewtyn Chronicles". Elspeth has been hardened by the loss of so many around her, and the awkward formality between her and Rushton is ever there. The Land around Elspeth is a cold and dangerous place, especially for misfits, and she finds even the rebels may not be on their side. Don't be threatened by the size of this book; it's addictive. You'll be ready for book four before you know it.
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Summary: The best series
Review: Ashling is the best book in the Obernewtyn series. It explores the gypsy group, the 'Twenty families' and Sadoria, the desert land rarely spoke of during the first two books. Elspeth also starts dreaming about Ariel and is told of her quest to destroy the weapon machines before the destroyer (Ariel) does. Elspeth also meets with the rebels and undertakes a competition to see if they are fit to become allys with them. It is a great book, well written and Elspeth's and Rushton's relationship is explored. Obernewtyn is a fantastic series and I am hoping that a fifth book will be released soon.
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Summary: Lost on the Ashlings
Review: Ashling lets the reader delve into the Land and all of Obernewtyn, to previously unexpolred depths mentally and physically that can be seen in both style and story. Carmody's portrayal of the misfit's world has matured as her characters have over time and a great difference can be seen between the marvelous Farseekers and Ashling, the third book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles. This installment is set maybe two years after Ashling, when the hope of alliance with the rebellion against the Land's usurpers The Council, and the Herder Faction is becoming a reality, with request for Obernewtyn representatives to stand audience with the Rebel leaders. Elspeth, the powerful Farseeker Guildmistress, rescues a halfbreed gypsy woman put to the Herder flame and is again caught up in Beastlegend and prophecy, relying on a Futureteller's foreboding vision that she must complete a number of tasks that, through interpretation, mean little to her in a mere sevenday, for all of Obernewtyn rests on it. The novel also takes us to Sador for the first time; a wonderful, exotic land of diverse culture and higher understanding, where the deformed children of the Earthtemple see many things in Elspeth's future of her ultimate task to rid the world of Weaponmachines. And we experience the Dreamtrails; Ashlings, in beastspeech. A world that seems like a dream, but with the H'rayka pursuing Elspeth and her protectors, Maruman and Gahltha, Elspeth finds the threats of the Dreamtrails are very real. This novel makes you love the characters all the more, extends the Land as we knew it to vaster regions and will renew your love in the misfits and their plea. If you have read Obernewtyn and Farseekers, or any of Carmody's other work; get this book. It is, in my opinion, one of her best.
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Summary: Imaginative and captivating
Review: Australian author Isobelle Carmody continues to impress with "Ashling", the third volume of her Obernewtyn fantasy series. In "Obernewtyn" and "The Farseekers", we first met Elspeth and her group of Misfits, humans with strange mental powers, and learnt of their struggles to survive in a post-Holocaust world. Now, summoned by a strange dream- the mysterious "ashling" of the title- and aided by the half-mad but wise cat Maruman, Elspeth must undertake another journey to save Obernewtyn and all who dwell there.In this novel, the characters and the world sketched out in the first two volumes truly begin to blossom. Elspeth becomes an ever more complex character, with a strong and unique voice, while the ancillary characters acquire far more depth, meshing seamlessly into the story. The story unfolds with a measured pace as Carmody evokes the wonder and mystery of this eerie world. Those who have read the other books in the series will welcome this addition to the growing story. What began as a decent fantasy series somewhat lacking in depth and definition has flowered into a more developed world peopled with realistic characters. I recommend reading the books in order, as several elements are assumed knowledge and remain unexplained in this book. Frustratingly, the story is not fully resolved in "Ashling", which kept me hanging for a few years until the next book was released. Look out for "The Keeping Place", which adds a fourth volume to this excellent series. 8.5 stars out of 10
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Summary: Imaginative and captivating
Review: Australian author Isobelle Carmody continues to impress with "Ashling", the third volume of her Obernewtyn fantasy series. In "Obernewtyn" and "The Farseekers", we first met Elspeth and her group of Misfits, humans with strange mental powers, and learnt of their struggles to survive in a post-Holocaust world. Now, summoned by a strange dream- the mysterious "ashling" of the title- and aided by the half-mad but wise cat Maruman, Elspeth must undertake another journey to save Obernewtyn and all who dwell there. In this novel, the characters and the world sketched out in the first two volumes truly begin to blossom. Elspeth becomes an ever more complex character, with a strong and unique voice, while the ancillary characters acquire far more depth, meshing seamlessly into the story. The story unfolds with a measured pace as Carmody evokes the wonder and mystery of this eerie world. Those who have read the other books in the series will welcome this addition to the growing story. What began as a decent fantasy series somewhat lacking in depth and definition has flowered into a more developed world peopled with realistic characters. I recommend reading the books in order, as several elements are assumed knowledge and remain unexplained in this book. Frustratingly, the story is not fully resolved in "Ashling", which kept me hanging for a few years until the next book was released. Look out for "The Keeping Place", which adds a fourth volume to this excellent series. 8.5 stars out of 10
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Summary: Imaginative and captivating
Review: Australian author Isobelle Carmody continues to impress with "Ashling", the third volume of her Obernewtyn fantasy series. In "Obernewtyn" and "The Farseekers", we first met Elspeth and her group of Misfits, humans with strange mental powers, and learnt of their struggles to survive in a post-Holocaust world. Now, summoned by a strange dream- the mysterious "ashling" of the title- and aided by the half-mad but wise cat Maruman, Elspeth must undertake another journey to save Obernewtyn and all who dwell there. In this novel, the characters and the world sketched out in the first two volumes truly begin to blossom. Elspeth becomes an ever more complex character, with a strong and unique voice, while the ancillary characters acquire far more depth, meshing seamlessly into the story. The story unfolds with a measured pace as Carmody evokes the wonder and mystery of this eerie world. Those who have read the other books in the series will welcome this addition to the growing story. What began as a decent fantasy series somewhat lacking in depth and definition has flowered into a more developed world peopled with realistic characters. I recommend reading the books in order, as several elements are assumed knowledge and remain unexplained in this book. Frustratingly, the story is not fully resolved in "Ashling", which kept me hanging for a few years until the next book was released. Look out for "The Keeping Place", which adds a fourth volume to this excellent series. 8.5 stars out of 10
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Summary: The Obernewtyn Chronicles
Review: Fantastic books, Amazing Story, Gripping Narrative!
However it's becoming almost tiresome that it takes SOOOOOOOO long for the next installment in the story to be released!
I read book 1 over 8 years ago!
And as much as i LOVE the story and think the series and all of Isobelle Carmody's other writings are world class, the more drawn out the wait becomes the more the taste of the story sours in my mouth.
DESPITE all this though, I am waiting on the edge of my seat for the chance to read the next installment which i've heard will be realesed in the next 18 months or so........
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Summary: An enchanting story that keeps you hanging!!
Review: I loved this story from the first word to the last. I love Isobelle Carmody's writing style and how she presents different experiencs to the characters and readers. The only thing i regret about reading this book is having to wait for the next in the series to be published.
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Summary: Ashling Review
Review: Isobelle Carmody has done it again! Ashling follows up Obernewtyn and The Farseekers beautifuly. Many old characters are brought back as Elspeth journeys to Sutrium on a quest to save Obernewtyn. Carmody's depth of plot and amazing style make this a must read for all science fiction and fantasy lovers!
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Summary: Amazing, keeps you want more
Review: Isobelle Carmody is now one of my favorite writers. I already read Ashling before realizing it was number 3 in a series, so now I've read The Farseekers and Ashling twice and plan on buying The Keeping Place and Obernewtyn soon. Isobelle Carmody is truly a creative writer and keeps you wanting more after each page. She builds a fantasy world with intriguing characters and a realistic young heroine. I sincerely recommend it to young adults and even older adults and promise you will love it.
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