Ciara's Song: A Chronicle of Witch World (Mass Market Paperback)

by Andre Norton (Author), Lyn McConchie (Author)

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Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Aspect (Jul 1 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446606448
ISBN-13: 978-0446606448
Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.6 x 1.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 128 g

Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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In Karsten, Ciara of Elmsgarth is only a small girl when the edict is carried out to kill all with Witch blood, and take all they own. As a mob murderers her family, Ciara is rescued and protected by the powerful Lord Tarnoor and his son, Trovagh. As the years pass, Ciara and Trovagh grow to love each other and marry, raising children of their own. Then an evil sorcerer rises to power, and his vendetta against Ciara threatens all she loves.

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2.0 out of 5 stars cute, but not even close..., Jun 8 2004

By	"djhlubkao" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I loved the book - there were many cute moments. That was until I got to the ending. I felt that a lot was left out of the book. Many things were said or hinted at that should not have been if they weren't going to bring it all together at the end. I've been taught that nothing is EVER mentioned if it doesn't prove useful later because it's a waste of time and space. The book could have been expanded upon with more character and plot development. It felt like half the novel was missing once I'd closed the book. Did they just run out of time and rushed at the end to get something completed? There was no real ending. I know people say that cliffhangers are great for the writing of sequels, but come on! That wasn't a cliffhanger... It was a cliff that fell from under my feet! I was sorely disappointed. If you're looking for a quick, cute read with no meat, this is good. However, if you love sci fi and the witch world and love books that actually satisfy you once you're through, do not read this... it'll just make you wish you didn't.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wishing for more, Jun 2 2002

By	Nicole (North Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Oh yes, exactly! I, I suppose in contrast to those prior in reviews, LOVED this book incredibly. While I DO wish that Cee's story was expanded upon (towards the end it seemed a little rushed) I still can't wait for a sequel! I'm now reading the "Chronicles of Witchworld," and wish most desperately I could find a sequel on the story of Ciara's granddaughter.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Maybe appropriate for teens, Jun 7 2001

By	S. Coit "readeroffantasy" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I picked this book up because I had enjoyed Norton's writing in the past. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed by the book. The plot was interesting--if unoriginal--and the book had some cute parts to it. However, the writing style was juvenile at best. The book often seemed more like a plot summary than a novel, so that the authors were able to skim through the events of several decades in 244 pages. The book was told from the point of view of several characters over the span of about 40 years, giving the book a disjointed tone. None of the characters was ever really developed, and most of the villains were incredibly shallow. The ending was anticlimactic and inconclusive. The authors often left out even incredibly basic descriptions, so that I often didn't know what characters looked like. All in all, I had the impression that the authors didn't like the book very much and were trying to get through it as quickly as possible. If they had filled it out properly, or made it into two full novels, it might have been worth the paper it was printed on. The book might be appropriate for adolescent readers, but adult readers might want to look for something a little bit better.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great adventrure
although i did feel as if the authors were trying to piece two short stories into a book, i still found this book to be a great adventure. Read more

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