- Paperback: 554 pages
- Publisher: Taleka (November 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1607620804
- ISBN-13: 978-1607620808
- Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 22.9 x 3.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 839 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Product Description
The Birthgrave is Tanith Lee's first published novel -- the first book of a trilogy of stunning imagination -- and remains one of her most memorable best. This fine edition includes a new introduction by the author.
A mysterious woman awakens in the heart of a dormant volcano and comes forth into a brutal ancient world transformed by genocidal pestilence, war, fierce beauty, and cultural devastation. She has no memory of herself, and she could be anyone -- mortal woman, demoness lover, last living heir to a long-gone race, or a goddess of destruction. Compelled by the terrifying Karrakaz to search for the mysterious Jade that is the answer to her secret self, she embarks on a journey of timeless wonder.
Come within this realm of brilliant cruel beauty and seductive immortal ruins, of savage war and grand conquest, of falling stars and silver gods, of longing and desire.
Rediscover the exotic wonder of The Birthgrave Trilogy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Impossible to put down. . .,
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This review is from: Birthgrave (Paperback)
I've been a huge fan of Tanith's work since I first read the Flat Earth series at the age of sixteen, and this book proves to me, once again, that she is an author of incredible skill. This story draws you into the life of the main character in such a way that you can practically feel everything she feels, and it's just amazing how well the story flows and keeps you interested in every detail. I'd recommend this book to any fantasy lover - especially if they are a fan of Tanith's other works.
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Favourite Tanith Lee Book,
By "kayjlo" (Queensland, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Birthgrave (Paperback)
When I first read this book (more years ago than I care to recall) it ignited my interest in so-called sword and sorcery epics. Tanith Lee's lost child-woman draws you into her story from the opening chapter and I would definitely rate this as a read-at-one-sitting book because it is absolutely impossible to put down. It is one of the most broad ranging and breath-taking adventures as the heroine-of-many-names struggles to find her lost race, her identity and her destiny. From healer to warrior to enslaved goddess and reluctant birthgiver, she enchants, saddens and delights. She and her world are beautifully detailed, as are its occupants. The only thing that makes up for reading the last page is the knowledge that the two sequels ("Shadowfire:Vazkor, Son of Vazkor" and "Quest for the White Witch") are just as brilliant and provide a most satisfying, if unexpected, conclusion. Get this if you can - then hunt for the sequels. You will not regret it!
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of those that makes me want to jump in it and not return,
By A Customer
This review is from: Birthgrave (Paperback)
In this tale of blood, love, violence, beauty, magic, dreams, brutal murder, swords'n'sorcery, rape, battle and deadly races, we follow a woman on a journey of self-discovery. First a Goddess, then a slave, later a pawn in the game of an emperor who shows her her true nature and leads her to understand what she is looking for. And then the end of this story.. a twist of the plot and atmosphere so totally unexpected I couldn't believe it at first. Terrific.
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