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A "keeper" for sure!, Nov 5 2009
This review is from: Silver's Edge (Paperback)
I happened upon this book by chance, and boy am I glad I did! The only problem was, I couldn't put it down... ended up finishing around 3AM (oops). Turns out this is the first book in a trilogy so I promptly went out and picked up the other two books. I LOVED this story. The characters have depth and are fully developed, as is the "world" they belong to. An absolutely fantastic read!
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An amazing accomplishment in writing and storytelling, July 18 2004
This review is from: Silver's Edge (Paperback)
This is my first foray outside of Lord of the Rings into Fantasy, yet it was more than well worth it. The complex story is flawlessly woven by a writer whose time has clearly come for mainstream recognition. Whether it is bringing characters to life or the wonderful turn of a phrase, Kelleher's narrative is so strong, so complete, so lively and the writing so very polished that this book should make a push onto the bestseller lists for a long stay. Silver's Edge is also a great example for aspiring writers who wonder about the proper way to diagram a plot and develop characters. This book is not a thin tasty morsel, rather it is a satisfying epic, an out-of-this-world achievement in fantasy with an unforgettable cast of characters and a prose worthy of any awards within this genre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Riveting, July 11 2004
This review is from: Silver's Edge (Paperback)
Once again, Anne has written a tale that has me completely absorbed. I dove into it, and travelled with the characters, I was THERE. I appreciate the thought Anne puts into her characters, how she develops them, and how they interact with each other and their environments. Yes, of course I have my favorites, and folk I don't like so much -- and that's part of what makes the book so spell-binding. What will happen next? Such is the power of Anne's writing. She keeps the reader involved. The writing shows that Anne has done much research into mythology, particularly Celtic. Again, I hold in high regard an author who researches prior to writing. Anne's characters are not stereotypical fluttery feminine nor ever so masculine, either. Her women are women of substance, capable of thought, and some tend toward outspoken. The men - some are strong, some are not, some are better thinkers; each person is an individual. Each character is capable of good and "bad" behaviors, and all are able to make mistakes. The characters in Silver's Edge are not perfect, and this is what makes them so approachable by the reader.
The plot was developed quite well, and organized so as to not be confusing, despite the fact that the story takes place in different dimensions/worlds. This is a mark of an excellent author. I enjoyed the flow, the twists, and the entire storyline. The book concludes logically, not abruptly; yet we know there will be more in the future.
I am eager for the next book, but in the meantime will read this one again!
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