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Summary: A story of irrepressible hope...
Review: This is the incredible story of Marnie, a fiery young woman who wants to be herself, and Raven, an intense, compelling young man who is ostracized for his deafness, and the story of their undying love in the cruel face of fear, hatred, and adversity. The newly widowed Marnie is feared as a witch by the neighboring townspeople of Tocurra, and is hated by all except the village priest, Father Brannan and "Raver", the town's "madman". She renames him Raven, and under the priest's kindly eye they develop a strong friendship. Marnie finally recognizes Raven's deafness, and begins to make for him a hand language that he can understand. Things go well for them until Pierce Isherwood, Marnie's late husband's brother, comes to claim the tiny cottage in which Marnie and Raven live as his own. His reasons for this are a mystery to Marnie, but in reality, Pierce hopes to retrieve a priceless jeweled ring that had been hidden inside the house for years. Marnie refuses to yield to Pierce's demands for the house, so he stirs the already-suspicious villagers to put Marnie on trial for witchcraft. She is subjected to the ordeal of the Iron Bar, but is proven innocent by the cleanliness of her healing burns. Meanwhile, Raven has found and odd, ugly ring in the rubble of there collapsed chimney. Marnie doesn't think its pretty, but Raven does, so he keeps it. After Marnie's wounds have healed, she and Raven are married, thus unconsciously giving up her rights to the cottage. Pierce takes advantage of this, and seizes the cottage. Now having the upper hand, he explains to Marnie why he coveted the cottage so. Marnie and Raven are forced out immediately. At the same time as all of this is happening, some wicked village children burn the cottage to the ground. As is to be expected, Pierce is hysterical, but Marnie remembers the odd ring that Raven had found, and realizes it is the legendary ring. The have Father Brannan confirm this, and so, Marnie and Raven are secure for the future, and in their love and understanding for one another forevermore. This is an inspiring story of hope and love for all those who are hopeless romantics, scholars of medieval history, and those of us who just love to read. It truly is a literary masterpiece that is worth reading no matter how busy you are.
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Summary: Very Briiliant!!
Review: This is a really really good book. Sixteen-year-old Marnie moves with her new and older husband to a small fishing village. When he dies suddenly, the villagers suspect her of killing him. Lonely, she befriends the village madman and discovers he is deaf, not insane. She invents a way of talking through her hands and the villagers try her for witchcraft. The words are really powerful and I really loved it.
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Summary: A lovely tale
Review: _The Raging Quiet_ is the story of a young woman named Marnie, who becomes a widow in a close-minded town that believes her to be a witch after the sudden death of her husband and her communication with a deaf young man she calls Raven. A thoroughly satisfying love story and tale of a courageous young heroine who fights the prejudice of a community.
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Summary: A book that will stay with you for a long time...
Review: "The Raging Quiet" by Sheryll Jordan, was one of the most excellent books I've ever read. Strong characters, a great story line, a good setting - they all add up to a wonderful story that can be read again and again.Marnie is forced to marry a lord, in order to help her peasant family, and she leaves her home for the fishing village of Torcurra. She is not happy living with her drunken husband, who claims that the "cursed", broken down cottage where they live is very valuable. But then, suddenly, he dies in an accident, and Marnie is left to fend for herself. Seeking friendship in a kind priest, she meets a "mad" boy, who cries and raves, thus called Raver. Soon she learns that "Raven" is not mad, only deaf! Marnie begins teaching him hand signs, and forms a bond with him, but then the villagers brand her a witch, and test her with the iron bar. This book was wonderful, and I'd recommend it for ages 12 and up. I'd also recommend "Breaking Rank", by Randall, which is another story of prejudice.
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: Two words. Powerfully Awesome. This is one of the greatest books I have ever read. The characters are wondefully portrayed, they really seem like real people. All the way through the book I can just picture Marnie, Raven and Father Brannan. I started reading this book last night, at around 10pm.. I finished at 2:58am. I just couldn't stop. By the time I was half way through, I started crying, and didn't stop until the very last page. I have never cried so much over a book, and the emotions this one brought up were amazing. I totally recommend it, I love Sherryl Jordan's books! And this one was just sooo awesome :)
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Summary: The Raging Quiet
Review: I liked The Raging Quiet a lot because it dealt with spunky and courageous characaters who were different. It was really exciting and I couldn't wait to read the next chapter. I also liked it because it penetrates the heart of human nature and makes us ask ourselves if we could ever be as brave or kind as Marnie, or Raven, or Father Brannan. The villagers make us wonder if we are like them, if we could harm someone for being different and trying to make someone else's life happier. Even though it wouldn't be good for a young child because of hard words and hard concepts, anyone who likes a bitter but heartwarming novel should read this. This was a great story and should be compared to the best books. It was a lot like Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness, Immortals, and Protector of the Small serieses in the way of time period, spunky heroines, and important lessons and qualities.
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This book is an inspiring tale of love and prejudice. Very well writen. Great word choice.
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Summary: one of my favorites!
Review: I liked this book a lot. I found it facsinating how Marnie came up with a whole bunch of hand signals to communacate with a deaf boy, Raven. Her determination and frustration with him make the book seem even more real. Even though it's fiction, the witchcraft trial and other basic things from life in this time era keep the reader interested while teaching them some new things at the same time. I would suggest this book to anyone who is interested in deafness, witchcraft, and tales of determination and the struggle some people went through in life during this very strict time.
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Summary: the best book i ever read
Review: this is one the most moving stories i have ever read.the relationship between Marnie and Raven is timeless.the are some parts where you cringe at some of the stupid and unknowing stuff Raven does but it just adds to the sure enjoyment of the book.at some points you are in tears when you read about the harsh ways the village people treat marnie and Raven.But you know the priest will always be there for them.A surpurb book and i highly recommend it.
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Summary: At least the cover was nice
Review: When I saw the cover and read the blurb, I thought I'd be in for a great read. But it did not take me long at all to get tired of Marnie being right all the time. She wins every theological argument with Father Brannan, she tames the wild beast that is Raven, and she deftly deals with the hateful townspeople of Torcurra. All this accomplished by a sixteen year old girl was somehow not inspiring, but rather annoying and unbelievable. I truly enjoy independent female characters, but if Marnie had smacked one of the villagers or at least thought about it, I would have found her easier much easier to relate to and like.
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