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Summary: Absolutely Amazing
Review: This book is a must-read for artists of any genre. It explores many facets of the life of an artist: the need for self-confidence, the relationship of a work to the artist itself, the need to explore and break boundaries in art. It also explores Mikk's experience with these, and with his own talents. Besides that, this book is a coming-of-age story, interspersed with a very odd courtroom drama.For the non-artists, this might give an insight into an artist's mind. It's also, plain and simple, a good story, a love story, a multi-world space opera. There are millions of interesting characters, from Maya to Hom to Ahvi to Thissizz; as well as interesting alien races: the Vyzanians, the Droos, the Somalites, the Kekoi, the Freen . . . Every time I read this book (I've read it five or six times) I become hooked first by the characters, the world-building, the plot, then the deeper implications of everything. A wonderful read. I also heard that she might come out with a sequel. One can only hope . . .
Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Amazing
Review: This book is a must-read for artists of any genre. It explores many facets of the life of an artist: the need for self-confidence, the relationship of a work to the artist itself, the need to explore and break boundaries in art. It also explores Mikk's experience with these, and with his own talents. Besides that, this book is a coming-of-age story, interspersed with a very odd courtroom drama. For the non-artists, this might give an insight into an artist's mind. It's also, plain and simple, a good story, a love story, a multi-world space opera. There are millions of interesting characters, from Maya to Hom to Ahvi to Thissizz; as well as interesting alien races: the Vyzanians, the Droos, the Somalites, the Kekoi, the Freen . . . Every time I read this book (I've read it five or six times) I become hooked first by the characters, the world-building, the plot, then the deeper implications of everything. A wonderful read. I also heard that she might come out with a sequel. One can only hope . . .
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Summary: Must read for performers ...
Review: This book is simply amazing. As one of the reviews before me states, it really gets into some of the base psychological issues a performer feels as they learn and atempt to master their craft and shape into an art that is their own. If you don't recognize parts of yourself in Mik you'll see a friend. I am an avid reader and this is one of the few books I have enjoyed time and time again. I have looked for another book by this author every single time I have been in a book store since, hoping to find another gem like this one. Thank you, Katie.. and I hope your writing the next one now!
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Summary: Must read for performers ...
Review: This book is simply amazing. As one of the reviews before me states, it really gets into some of the base psychological issues a performer feels as they learn and atempt to master their craft and shape into an art that is their own. If you don't recognize parts of yourself in Mik you'll see a friend. I am an avid reader and this is one of the few books I have enjoyed time and time again. I have looked for another book by this author every single time I have been in a book store since, hoping to find another gem like this one. Thank you, Katie.. and I hope your writing the next one now!
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Summary: The Merro Tree is not just a book, it is an experience.
Review: This book takes you to a world of wonder. I almost felt sorrow upon my return to reality.
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Summary: Too fake
Review: This book was so artificial, there was no reality that can be felt within the "supernatural" powers. While the book had a nice and unique plot, there was a few quite minor clumsy mistakes and errors that didn't make quite much sense and ties in the book, it makes you question the writer's qualifications, and her editor's.
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Summary: A First Novel Worth Reading
Review: This gentle tale of Mikk's journey from awkward child to performance master and the conflict of art vs. censorship at the hands of the galactic-powers-that-be was an unexpected pleasure. The resolution of Mikk's fate and Waitman's intriguing cast of alien races held me throughout the whole entertaining ride. This book is a breath of fresh air in a marketplace of bloated, pedestrian SF tomes. Folks expecting sweeping space battles or a hard science fix may come away from Merro Tree wanting. Most everyone else should be prepared to sit back and enjoy this impressive first novel. It will be interesting to see whether Waitman takes as much care with her next book.
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Summary: Simply wonderful
Review: This is a fabulous book. Waitman is brilliant. Allan Cole
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Summary: Thought-provoking, beautiful, incredible
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read. The characters are incredible, the story is interesting, and I could not put it down. Mikk's journey through life is engrossing, and all parts of the book are excellent. This is now my favorite book!
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Summary: The Best Book I've Read In A Long Time!!!
Review: This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. In the book, two seperate things happen. The first is the story of his trial. The second tells of his past and the events leading up to the trial. This book is about where the fine line is between justice and revenge and crinimal activities. It's a wonderful book filled with passion, adventure, action, all the things that life are made up of. It made me laugh and it made me cry. Something that no book has done to me in a long time. Katie Waitman is a great writer and I'm going to have to keep an eye out for more of her books.
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