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Summary: Very good
Review: A really enjoyable novel; the best of her work that I've read. Here's hoping the forthcoming "A Stir of Bones" is a sequel.
Rating:
Summary: Very good
Review: A really enjoyable novel; the best of her work that I've read. Here's hoping the forthcoming "A Stir of Bones" is a sequel.
Rating:
Summary: Very good
Review: A really enjoyable novel; the best of her work that I've read. Here's hoping the forthcoming "A Stir of Bones" is a sequel.
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Summary: I Loved this book and I would love a sequel to it.
Review: I brought this book cheap along with 2 others to read on a long journey. I could not put it down and the book has since been read about ten times. The story was great and it showed the good and bad sides of having a magic power. I would recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: A good read
Review: I enjoyed this book when I read it, however it shows signs of being a little too rushed at times and some of the characters are paper thin. However as I am a fan of "Urban Fantasy" it did appeal greatly
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Summary: Wanting a sequel in a BAD way!
Review: I found this book in a little half-priced used book store. I liked the cover and figured what the heck. I rarely keep them after I read them once. This book however, is being kept and has already been read twice. I love the ideas and imagination that flows through these pages. Nina has made them come to life with a force that is not duplicated often. I am hoping that she does not stop this story line where she left it. There's so many possiblities on how these characters and possibly new members of the family may be introduced into many books on how this unique family will fit itself into the world. I'd rate it as a "must read" for anyone who enjoys truly wonderful fantasy reading.
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Summary: Close to Home, and Far Away
Review: I picked this up by chance, was entranced by it, and immediately sought and bought everything I could find by Hoffman. Exactly the kind of story that I love, in that twilit area where This-world touches some Other-world---think of Zenna Henderson, think of Ray Bradbury, think of Marion Zimmer Bradley, but different, edgier, more close-to-home and more far-away... It's the story of an extended, inbred Family where half-magical, half-psychic powers are inherited, and one's status within the family dependent on the strength of those powers. Into this mix comes an outsider with powers like and unlike those of the Family, in love with a semi-outcast daughter, who together seem to be a hope for a very different future. An exciting adventure, with exact and careful characterization and evocative, beautiful writing. Its sequel, The Silent Strength of Stones, is just as interesting, and I am eager for the next Family novel.This is one of those books I bought because the cover was interesting---not that we judge a book by its cover, but let's never forget that the cover is an integral part of the total book experience...
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Summary: Really Love This Book!
Review: I read this book when it came out and loved it. I have read it three times since then and I love it more each time (and I do not re-read books, nor do I normally write reviews). It is not the best written book, but the story is so wonderful! I loaned my copy out and it never came back. It took months to find another! I wish there was a sequel. This book is just such a great little story. If you like love stories with a lot of real magic thrown in- this book is for you. Good luck finding it, though:-) Maybe they need to do a 2nd run?
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Summary: Insightful View of the World of Spirits and Magic
Review: I was immediately enthralled by Nina Hoffman's understanding of the abilities and weaknesses of the human spirit. She has spun a fascinating tale of romance against a background of powerful individuals trapped in a downward spiral of degredation and decline. She allows us to discover the true cause of this evil and weaves an unforgettable tale of love and adventure which also portrays a unique redemption of individuals who appear to be truly dammned by their own deeds.
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Summary: Really good book I found by accident
Review: I went to the library to get some paperbacks to entertain me in the evenings during a week-long conference. I found this one - and once I started it, it was difficult to put down. I stayed up until 12:30 one night finishing it. This book has just the right amount of fantasy for my tastes. Just enough to be enchanting, but not so much that you can't imagine yourself in such a world. One thing I really liked was the way that none of the characters were entirely good or evil. Even the worst of the antagonists had events in their past that shaped their characters. I really liked this & would recommend it highly. I hope the rest of her books are as enjoyable.
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