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Summary: please don't start your de lint odyssey here!!!
Review: i am a huge De Lint fan, but i cannot drag myself through Moonheart. this is an early attempt by him to solidify his ideas about celtic and native american mythology and their presence in a modern setting, and for that perhaps it was groundbreaking at the time, but after his later books, this is painful to read. the characters are largely flat, though the setting of tamson house is a good and intriguing one. the super secret paranormal branch of the canadian mounties (!) is never made believable or interesting and i kept losing track of the cops' names, which didn't matter as they kept dying anyway. anytime he creates a character of a specific ethnicity, the cartoonish stereotyping and deeply labored ethnic dialogue are painful to behold (i.e., the "rasta" man who begins every sentence with "I and I"); the character of keiran with his constant declarations of "NOM DE TOUT!" and "LORD JUMPIN' JESUS!" is annoying beyond endurance -- and furthermore, what is he supposed to be, french canadian or southern gothic with those odd declarations?
the scenes with the native american "manitou" read like bad B westerns written by Carlos Castaneda.
do read De Lint, but don't start here. his later books based in fictional Newford are his best, especially the books that are collected short stories -- they're wonderful. if you want to read one of his early Ottawa-based books, read Jack of Kinrowan which combines two shorter novels into one and which is far, far better done. i'd hate to have someone pick up Moonheart and think that's all there is to De Lint.
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Summary: Good work. I will read more of De Lint.
Review: I found the plot of the detectives to bring the story down somewhat, but it is still a five star read.The mansion is truly a magical place. I would love to live in a house like this. A very well crafted fantasy.
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Summary: Moonheart
Review: I have been looking for this treasure for years, as I let my original get away, (foolish). I did not even know if it was in print. A wonderfull book, that blends youths, on the paths of life, with the legendary world of faery. Indian shamanism to celtic beliefs, all in an inthralling story. I especially loved the gifting ring, and awe inspiring visits into the past. I am gratefull to have found it again, (as no doubt will be my friends, who have continuously asked for it since,) and will snatch it up.
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Summary: A new Charles De Lint Fan
Review: I picked up MoonHeart which was my first book to read from Charles De Lint. I didn't really know what I was about to read, other than that the book was re-printed and a fantasy story. With the different areas of people in the book, such as Indians, the Bard, Wizards, Elves, Magic, Evil, and of course, Love. All this is fit into a world that is in the same as our every day life, yet this other world of magic is in small pockets of our own world. This book has made me want to read other books of Charles De Lint. I now want to start a collection of his books. If you are a Charles De Lint fan and you haven't read this book, you should.
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Summary: Timeless classic
Review: I really believe this is the best book de Lint wrote. Myth and magic in modern Canada, Mounties facing magicians, a house straddling the worlds, timeless bards, ageless wizards, unnamed evil, all sorts of fun stuff. 10+ years later, I still enjoy reading this book. I've worn out 2 other copies and I've given several copies to friends. Great book, buy it!
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Summary: Great book but.....
Review: I really liked this book except the main character. She was annoying, and dumb! I know she was supposed to be contemporary, but does that mean every time she opens her mouth she has to say something inane? The fantasy elements of this book are well done, however, thus the four. (Certainly not up there with Tolkien as some other reviewers have written, IMHO.)
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Summary: Absolutely Fantastical! A majical mystery ride!
Review: I think this book is as wonderful as anything Tolkien has written. The fantasy elements are pure majic. I recommend this to anyone wanting to escape this dimension for awhile!
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Summary: gripping and magical!
Review: I was very impressed with De Lint's novel, Moonheart.Now take a great portion of celtic and native american myths, stir in unrelenting suspense and just hint of Xfiles style conspiracy and you have the making of modern fantasy thriller.De Lint's has a great talent in bringing ancient magic into the modern world in such a way that you can help from turning pages in eager anticipation. I also love his characters like the reformed biker, Blue, Sara Kendall, and RCMP cop, John Tucker.De Lint knows how to turn the screws as he puts his heroes through the ringer as they battle a endless onslaught of monsters and dark magic.I look forward to reading his next novel!
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Summary: my first de Lint novel, but won't be my last
Review: In general, I don't read much fantasy, because I find that it's a lot of the same old, same old (and not very well-written, at that). But I've read the author's stories from time to time and liked them, so when a friend reminded me that he has lots of novels under his belt and recommended this one, I decided to give it a try. You can bet your favorite pair of socks that I'll be reading more of his stuff -- I was very impressed with the way he wove the mythic elements and urban setting. Being a New Yorker with a great love of her home town, I found myself wishing it was set in Gotham, not Ottawa (coming from me, this is a big compliment, folks)! Well written, imaginative, and fun.
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Summary: A Truly Magical Book
Review: In Moonheart, Charles de Lint proves himself to be one of the best urban fantasy authors. This book blends Celtic & Native American folklore with "real" life situations. The narrative grabs ahold of you from the onset and never lets go. The only regret I had was when I reached the last page of the book, and I realized I had reached the end. In all, it is one of my favorite all-time stories, and one that can, and should, be read time and time again without losing its magic or flavor.
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