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Over Sea, Under Stone
by Susan Cooper
Summer by the sea, a mystery, and a trio of adventurous youngsters. Over Sea, Under Stone is the first book in The Dark is Rising sequence, and our first glimpse into Susan Cooper's five-book narrative about the ancient conflict between the Light and the Dark.
The Drew children, guided by a mysterious stranger, discover that the old Arthurian legends are very much alive and thriving in the modern day and age. Not only that, the children must play an important role in keeping the Dark from seizing power.
As an adult, I don't need narratives to define good and evil in terms of "Light" versus "Dark" anymore (we all know life isn't that simple). But this is still an engaging and enjoyable read. The characters are well-realized and I like the way Cooper weaves together modern themes with Grail lore and Celtic mythology/mysticism.
And let's not forget Merriman. This elusive fellow always kept me turning pages just to see where he was going to show up next.
The Drew children, guided by a mysterious stranger, discover that the old Arthurian legends are very much alive and thriving in the modern day and age. Not only that, the children must play an important role in keeping the Dark from seizing power.
As an adult, I don't need narratives to define good and evil in terms of "Light" versus "Dark" anymore (we all know life isn't that simple). But this is still an engaging and enjoyable read. The characters are well-realized and I like the way Cooper weaves together modern themes with Grail lore and Celtic mythology/mysticism.
And let's not forget Merriman. This elusive fellow always kept me turning pages just to see where he was going to show up next.