Spider's Voice

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Summary: A unique fictional viewpoint of a well-known love affair.
Review: Although this book was in the "young adult" section of our library, I couldn't resist one more version of the Abelard-Heloise story. I found the book to be well-written and imaginative. Presenting the story from a fresh point of view, that of a mute youth, was an interesting twist. I enjoyed it!

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Summary: Complex plotting, memorable characters, highly entertaining.
Review: Aran's observations of a favored mentor and his romance with a beautiful woman color his life, but violence intervenes and turns a mute boy into a potential sideshow oddity in this story of early France. Spider's Voice, is a fictional account which recreates the story of Abelard and Heloise, 12th century French lovers, and adds many historical insights in a complex plot recommended for mature teens.

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Summary: Complex plotting, memorable characters, highly entertaining.
Review: Aran's observations of a favored mentor and his romance with a beautiful woman color his life, but violence intervenes and turns a mute boy into a potential sideshow oddity in this story of early France. Spider's Voice, is a fictional account which recreates the story of Abelard and Heloise, 12th century French lovers, and adds many historical insights in a complex plot recommended for mature teens.

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Summary: The Web That Spider Has Woven is Wonderful
Review: I am an 11 year old who simply loves to read and spends hours a day doing so. I read this book and since I enjoy reading books from and about the past, particularly the Middle Ages, you can see how I liked this. I applaud the author of the novel.

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Summary: Amazing Spider
Review: I'm a thirteen-year-old that loves to read. I haven't enjoyed twelfth-century books in the past, but this one caught my eye. The reason I enjoyed this book so much was because of it's amazing turn of events. I couldn't anticipate what would happen in this one, as I usually could. If you are looking at this book, I'd say to at least read a couple paragraphs. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.

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Summary: One of the best historical fiction books I've read.
Review: In this tale based on actual events, Gloria Skurzynski has captured the passion and horror of twelfth-century life. All the characters were wonderfully developed and believable, and the story so intriguing I couldn't put the book down. There are still so many areas that could be explored, I can only hope she will write a sequel.