- Hardcover: 503 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan (Oct 11 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0333766415
- ISBN-13: 978-0333766415
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 4.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 590 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #476,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In an epic tale of good and evil, legend and history, and the blessing and curse of an extraordinary gift of the Sight (an ability to see through others' minds and into the future), David Clement-Davies obliges the many fans of Fire Bringer with a new fantasy novel. The Sight features a Transylvanian wolf clan faced with the terrifying changes brought about by Morgra, a bitter she-wolf determined to fulfill an ancient legend in order to have supreme power over all Vargs (wolves). Young Larka, a white wolf pup born with the Sight, embarks with her brother Fell and the rest of her family on an extraordinary quest for truth and salvation, with shocking consequences that even the most astute reader may not foresee. Clement-Davies's multilayered and elaborate plot will keep young readers riveted for hours on end, drawing on Christianity, fairy tales, and mythology in a colossal allegory and cautionary tale for its human audience. (Ages 12 and older) --Emilie Coulter
From Publishers Weekly
As in his Fire Bringer, Clement-Davies's new fantasy novel features talking animals (Vargs, or wolves, instead of deer), a militant pack with a power-hungry leader, a prophecy involving a newborn that proves gifted (a white wolf who has the Sight, which can be used to see the future, heal and even control others) and the author creates imaginative mythologies (here drawing on everything from Christianity to Little Red Riding Hood). Also, both prophecies speak of a marked one (this time it turns out to be a stolen human child) and the revelation of a secret. But readers may find the creative plotting here even more compelling than in the author's first novel and the cryptic prophecy's meaning will keep them guessing. Larka, a white wolf, and her family are hunted, initially by Morgra, who strives to become the powerful Man Varg (also foretold in the prophecy); a rebel pack also hunts them (Slavka, its leader, seeks to destroy all that claim to have the Sight). After Larka loses members of her pack, she embarks on a solo journey and finds teachers who help her master the Sight, using it to heal the "human cub" and to prepare to face Morgra. Despite sophisticated language and some complex concepts, such as the origins of evil, the author's clever plot twists (such as which wolf eventually claims to be Wolfbane) make the thick novel well worth the commitment. Strong female characters also provide a refreshing change to the often male-dominated science-fiction/fantasy field. Ages 12-up.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Follow Along and you will understand...,
By Jessica (WA, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sight (Mass Market Paperback)
I read The Sight for advanced literature. In the first part of the book, i was very confused. THen near the middle and end I started to understand. This book makes total sense at the end. Do not stop in the beginning if you think it is boring...it gets so much better! This story tell about the lifestyle of wolves in the setting of transylvania. Clement-Davies shows you the passion of the wolf in many ways and you learn to understand their ways of life. Excellent story...I highly recommend it...
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David Clement-Davies brings wolves to life,
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This review is from: The Sight (Paperback)
I am a huge fan of David Clement-Davies. Larka, a young wolf pup embarks on a journey of truth and justice as they run away from Morgra, a wolf posessed by the Vision. A prophecy will be known and danger will rise as they travel across Transylvania. A must for all readers, though it is best to read Fire Bringer first. Clement-Davies' best so far and it is a real masterpiece with a shocking ending. Just loved it!
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LOVED IT,
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This review is from: Sight (Mass Market Paperback)
This has got to be one of the best books i've ever read. I read this book before the one I am reading now- Fire Bringer, and I can see how reading Fire Bringer first will help you understand The Sight better. The Sight is basically a mythological novel with talking wolves and a Prophecy the basically the whole book revolves around. The book has surprising twists, especially towards the end. Yes, I agree that the beginning is quite boring but the middle and ending is wonderful. I didnt have second thoughts of buying it.
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