Wolf's Bane

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Summary: Wolf's Bane - Nominated for the 1998 Oregon Book Awards!
Review: A striking veneer of realistic, nonstop action over a philosophical treatment of grief. Many levels, many twists, and more suspense than a hangman's noose. An excellent book.

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Summary: I wish I had skipped this one.
Review: As a fan of the rest of the series as well as the author's other books, I wish I had skipped this one. It's "beyond the trials of Job" story line is not only depressing but detrimental to the rest of the series. Some characters and story lines are poorly developed and created only for subsequent shock value. New characters are introduced, in the epilogue no less. Major series threads are left unaddressed or disappear completely with only superficial explanation. All that which has defined Dion, made her strong and admirable, and the world she lives in is either ripped away or arbitrarily abandons her. Apparently this is done so that she can pursue some nebulous goal which remains just that - nebulous. It could have been the jewel of the series, instead, Wolf's Bane tarnishes all that has gone before. I can only hope that the author plans to remedy this with a sequel or the series will be irreparably harmed.

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Summary: I wish I had skipped this one.
Review: As a fan of the rest of the series as well as the author's other books, I wish I had skipped this one. It's "beyond the trials of Job" story line is not only depressing but detrimental to the rest of the series. Some characters and story lines are poorly developed and created only for subsequent shock value. New characters are introduced, in the epilogue no less. Major series threads are left unaddressed or disappear completely with only superficial explanation. All that which has defined Dion, made her strong and admirable, and the world she lives in is either ripped away or arbitrarily abandons her. Apparently this is done so that she can pursue some nebulous goal which remains just that - nebulous. It could have been the jewel of the series, instead, Wolf's Bane tarnishes all that has gone before. I can only hope that the author plans to remedy this with a sequel or the series will be irreparably harmed.

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Summary: Excellent, heart wrenchingly fabulous!
Review: First of all, this is not the fifth book, it is the 4th. The fifth is yet to be published. (Grayheart is the 6th) This book will knock your socks off. Yes, it is very depressing and very upsetting, but very necessary. If you are a fan of the Wolfwalker series and have faith in the author - you'll love it. If you prefer a happy ending, however, heed caution before reading this book. This book needed to take place though - Dion needed to discover herself - she was unhappy with her life and very discontented. Trust me, it is a tear jerking read, but you'll love it. (And if you pay really close attention to the epilogue you may realize that the ending isn't quite so bad afterall) I loved it - and would recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: Excellent, heart wrenchingly fabulous!
Review: First of all, this is not the fifth book, it is the 4th. The fifth is yet to be published. (Grayheart is the 6th) This book will knock your socks off. Yes, it is very depressing and very upsetting, but very necessary. If you are a fan of the Wolfwalker series and have faith in the author - you'll love it. If you prefer a happy ending, however, heed caution before reading this book. This book needed to take place though - Dion needed to discover herself - she was unhappy with her life and very discontented. Trust me, it is a tear jerking read, but you'll love it. (And if you pay really close attention to the epilogue you may realize that the ending isn't quite so bad afterall) I loved it - and would recommend it to anyone.

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Summary: overall its a well written book.
Review: I have always enjoyed the wolf walker series but I think overall this book hurt the rest of the story from the previous books. Harper tries to get the wrong kind emotian from the reader. This book left me depresed because of what happens to Dion. I still sugest Harpers other books though : ).

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Summary: "Good Grief!" Not an easy book to read!
Review: I LOVED this book! But I also think that I was "ready" for it since my father passed away this year. Like they say, no one can understand grief until it is experienced. The end was a little confusing but I'm hoping that Aranur's story helps to clear some of that up. Like the critic says, the book is NOT an escapist novel, if you are looking for a book that has a solid happy ending, this is not it. Instead it will rip-away everything that you knew and show you that "the future is all that holds us together (Gamon)".

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Summary: "Good Grief!" Not an easy book to read!
Review: I LOVED this book! But I also think that I was "ready" for it since my father passed away this year. Like they say, no one can understand grief until it is experienced. The end was a little confusing but I'm hoping that Aranur's story helps to clear some of that up. Like the critic says, the book is NOT an escapist novel, if you are looking for a book that has a solid happy ending, this is not it. Instead it will rip-away everything that you knew and show you that "the future is all that holds us together (Gamon)".

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Summary: "Good Grief!" Not an easy book to read!
Review: I LOVED this book! But I also think that I was "ready" for it since my father passed away this year. Like they say, no one can understand grief until it is experienced. The end was a little confusing but I'm hoping that Aranur's story helps to clear some of that up. Like the critic says, the book is NOT an escapist novel, if you are looking for a book that has a solid happy ending, this is not it. Instead it will rip-away everything that you knew and show you that "the future is all that holds us together (Gamon)".

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Summary: Very good book
Review: I personally enjoyed the fifth book in the wolkwalker series. I admit it wasn't my favorite, but it was well written and inspirational. Be ready for a tear jerker though! I didn't think a book could actually make me cry, but this one did! I just hope she comes out with a sixth!