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5.0 out of 5 stars A story that truly inspires Jan 19 2011
By Book Beasely
Format:Hardcover
If you're a devoted Charles de Lint fan and you truly care for the fantastic, fun character that is Jilly Coppercorn then I don't expect you to walk away with disappointment. This book is absolutely heart-wrenching and beautiful. All of the characters in this story have something to offer and they read and feel like old friends. This novel pulls you out of your daily trance and slaps you in the face with its magnitude of magical charm.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT Jun 2 2006
By Book Pixi
Format:Paperback
The Onion Girl was my first Delint book I read, and I enjoyed it emmensly.

Jilly was written wonderfully, and the writing gave cause to the reader to start looking around for their own "magic" in the city. It was a lovely book of which I am one of the many proud owners of.

(It also helped that the author was local as well)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A personal favorite! Mar 2 2004
By Shannon Haskins
Format:Paperback
I stumbled across this book in my local library, and it was the title that caught my attention more than anything. Charles de Lint is a new author to me, and with his writing has opened up a whole new world of magick and intrigue.

Our tale begins in Newford with the main character, Jilly Coppercorn, becoming a victim of a hit-and-run. Lying in a hospital bed, confused and paralyzed, she escapes to the world of dreams. "The Onion Girl" takes you on one hell of a ride, as it's told from the eyes of Jilly, and her younger sister, Raylene. Having run away from a life of abuse and pain at a young age, and leaving Raylene to suffer as she once did, Jilly begins to regret not going back now that Raylene has resurfaced in her life.

Two sisters - one dream world. One doesn't want to share it, and is determined to go to extremes to ensure that it belongs to her alone. The other just wants to know the baby sister she left behind.

Charles de Lint has done an amazing job with "The Onion Girl," and it is a favorite of mine due to the way he writes, and describes things. Things get slow here and there, but the intensity of Jilly's story makes it worth the slow spots. Definitely worth 5 stars.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A great fulfillment, a sad disappointment -
Fans of Charles de Lint's voluminous stories of Newford all know and love Jilly Coppercorn. Here, at last, is a novel about Jilly. Read more
Published on Feb 29 2004 by EmBee
4.0 out of 5 stars If You Know Newford...
In _The Onion Girl_, Newford artist Jilly Coppercorn suffers a devastating personal tragedy that forces her to re-evaluate her life and face things in her past that she'd rather... Read more
Published on Sep 4 2003 by wysewomon
5.0 out of 5 stars i couldn't put it down
if you have read forests of the heart you'll love this. i had walked by it for months and kept picking it up thinking about buying it so finally I did. and I loved it.
Published on Feb 25 2003 by Lady Nixie Cerrwerden
5.0 out of 5 stars Jilly's Story...Get a box of Kleenex
Finally, Mr. DeLint shared Jilly's story. I have been reading his books for many years, and I have come to dearly love Jilly Coppercorn. It was a treasure to read her story. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2003 by Geek Savant
5.0 out of 5 stars New fantasy fan falls for DeLint!
I stumbled upon Charles DeLint's "The Onion Girl" while doing some research on fantasy books for a college project. Read more
Published on Jan 9 2003 by Cyrana
5.0 out of 5 stars new to De Lint... and loved the book
I like fantasy literature, and I definitely liked this book, which I received for Christmas. I'm going to look for Charles De Lint next time I'm at the library or the bookstore. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2002 by Serena F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Goth Newford
While not my favorite of Charles deLint's books, I enjoyed this very much. I especially liked the relationship between the sisters, as it parallels the troubles that my sister and... Read more
Published on Aug 9 2002 by K. B. Brown
2.0 out of 5 stars Suicidally Depressing
First, you must understand that I am a serious Charles De Lint fan. I go out of my way to rummage through every dusty bookshop I can find for original copies, and have a special... Read more
Published on July 30 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars Glad to have found De Lint
Just finished the book last night. This is the first De Lint book I have read so I was not disappointed like some reviewers, having no expectations. Read more
Published on May 25 2002 by Robin A. Alexander
2.0 out of 5 stars a fantasy fan's opinion
De Lint has a wonderful imagination. He is a talented writer who carries you into another realm with his words. And makes you question your beliefs about dreams and fairies. Read more
Published on May 13 2002 by Jillian Perry
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