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Forgotten Beasts of Eld (School & Library Binding)

by Patricia A. McKillip (Author) "THE WIZARD HEALD coupled with a poor woman once, in the king's city of Mondor, and she bore a son with one green eye and..." (more)
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Almost destroyed because of a man's fear and greed, Sybel, a beautiful young sorceress, embarks on a quest for revenge that proves equally destructive. Winner of the World Fantasy award, this exquisitely written story has something for almost every reader: adventure, romance and a resonant mythology that reveals powerful truths about human nature. Locus praised it for its "marvelous heroine... and chilling sorcery" and The New York Times called it "rich and regal." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A mythical kingdom fantasy with a marvelous heroine, satisfying strange beasts, and chilling sorcery." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Aug 30 2006
By Krypter (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld (Paperback)
Beautiful, moving and written with a gentle and penetrating insight that glows with meaning rather than calling out its wisdom in a shrill voice. The Forgotten Beasts of Eld has a languid and mystical tone and some of the best characters in fantasy literature, and manages the singular accomplishment of making its heroes look like villains and its villains look almost heroic. In fact, every character in this book is perfectly human, and that's not an easy feat in a genre so stuffed with well-worn cliches. Magical, unforgettable, and truly a wonder to read. "The giant Grof was hit in one eye by a stone..."
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1.0 out of 5 stars The Poetry of Patricia A. McKillip, July 13 2004
By "ma_parker562" (Auburn, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Paperback)
She entertwines the harsh and the gentle with grace. Forgotten creatures found through a maze so common in real life.I have read all her books, and though this is not one of my most favored, she still manages to sweep me away with the emotions of the charecters, and the magic displayed once again. Well worth the read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book, Jun 15 2004
By R. E. Reynolds (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld (Paperback)
I first read this book over twenty years ago and have pretty much read it once a year since then. It's a gorgeous book with well rounded characters that you can actually believe. I also love that you can sympathize even with the bad guy - you don't like him, but you do sympathize with him.

I have several copies of this book and loan it out quite a bit...everyone I've ever loaned it to has loved it. It's well worth reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Out
This book Rules!I luv it.I'm gonna make my mom read it.It's hard to explain so I'll let everyone else do that.

Orlando Bloom rules!!!
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Published on Jun 9 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites (of all time)
This novel is great, because it has a protagonist who isn't always honest, or pure, or even nice. It's refreshing, and great, because Sybel is someone who, even with so many... Read more
Published on May 22 2004 by Grace Chen

4.0 out of 5 stars A book like Key Lime Pie.
I loved the book. I enjoyed the tantalyzing peeks I got inside the animal minds the most. I have probably loaned or given away 2 dozen copies to friends. Read more
Published on April 30 2004 by Jack Rogers

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too shabby
I really enjoyed this book. The story had a little bit of everything... romance, fighting, fantasy, love, hatred, pride. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2004 by M. Bennett

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Book!
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld is about a young sorcerous names Sybel who grows up all alone talking only to the mythical beasts that she and her father called there. Read more
Published on Nov 11 2003 by Mimi

4.0 out of 5 stars Lyrically beautiful
Not truly a "coming of age" story, but it has a similar type of theme. A woman who becomes more than she was. McKillip writes with a near-lyric quality. Truly an enjoyable book.
Published on Nov 6 2003 by catfan13

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Fantasy Book
There are books that one goes back to, when life is hard, or empty, or you just need to cry, to get caught up in the passion of another person's hopes and fears. Read more
Published on Oct 22 2003 by Anne K. G. Murphy

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Fairy Tale for All Ages
Not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Right up front: I'm not a big fan of female heroines in my fantasy, nor of talking animals and dragons. Read more
Published on Sep 13 2003 by Silas Traitor

5.0 out of 5 stars good book
The title may make it seem the book is about magical animals, but the beasts are secondary to what the book is really about, which is the young sorcerer woman. Read more
Published on Aug 19 2003 by kendostar

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful work of ethics
This is a beautiful work of fantasy, but I think it can only be fully appreciated by those 13 and up. An intricate tale of love, hate and fear. Not only is it beautiful, it's true.
Published on Aug 12 2003

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