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Wolfskin by Juliet Marillier

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tweedledelirium's review against another edition

4.0

Given the impact the Sevenwaters trilogy had on me, I expected to adore this - I wasn't really disappointed, I just didn't get as engrossed as I did with the author's previous books. I was slow getting into it at first, but it picked up for me once they reached the Light Isles and Nessa's perspective was introduced. I love the way that nature and the spirits of the earth are given such reverence in Juliet Marillier's works, and how she draws on mythology. Perhaps the reason why I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would was because the bleakness of it - but I think that tone was appropriate given that Norse culture was a major part of the story. It was still a stunning, compelling novel.

vicki_s's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars

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Nothing really surprises you in this book. But the writing was nice and I loved the mystic stuff. I had never hear a story with a bone harp but I looked it up and it's a popular tale. see the Twa Sisters.

kassi_kennedy's review against another edition

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5.0

Two boys swear an oath that tie them together for life. One character is strong in body, the other strong in mind. This book explores the consequences of this oath, including themes such as trust, honor, ambition, courage, strength, truth, and justice.As men there is a problem. Is a promise made in childhood strong enough to ensure both character's happiness?

While Wolfskin isn't the conventional Marillier book that readers put above the rest, it is the one that has out-shined the rest for me. While I can't promise it will do that for other readers, I can say that Marillier's command of words and honed storytelling will not disappoint. It might not be as amazing as Sevenwaters or The Bridei Chronicles to some, but to take the chance of passing up this gem would be a certain mistake.

While Daughter of the Forest will always be dear to me as the first book I found by her, Wolfskin will outshine it by far. A gorgeous book with a chilling end. A tale that no doubt the reader will stir thoughts and feelings years after reading it.

iamnotamerryman's review against another edition

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2.0

I never got totally into this one. I had to keep making myself pick it up.

opheliajblack's review against another edition

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5.0

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