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The Novice (Audio CD)

by Trudi Canavan (Author), Richard Aspel (Narrator)

3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Audio CD
Publisher: Bolinda Publishing; MP3 edition (August 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1921415681
ISBN-13: 978-1921415685
Product Dimensions: 17 x 16.2 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 200 g

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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"Even if a magician's powers surface of their own accord, he will soon be dead if he does not gain the knowledge of how to control them."

Alone among all the novices in the Magicians' Guild, only Sonea comes from lowly beginnings. Yet she has won powerful allies—including Lord Dannyl, newly promoted to Guild Ambassador. But Dannyl must now depart for the Elyne court, leaving Sonea at the mercy of the lies and malicious rumors her enemies are busy spreading . . . until the High Lord Akkarin steps in. The price of Akkarin's support is dear, however, because Sonea, in turn, must protect his mysteries—and a secret that could lead a young novice mage deep into the darkness.

Meanwhile, Dannyl's first order to resume High Lord Akkarin's long-abandoned research into ancient magical knowledge is setting him on an extraordinary journey fraught with unanticipated peril—as he moves ever-closer to a future both wondrous . . . and terrible.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Trudi Canavan is the author of the bestselling Black Magician trilogy—The Magician's Guild, The Novice, and The High Lord—as well as Priestess of the White and Last of the Wilds, Books One and Two of her Age of the Five trilogy. She lives in a little house on a hillside, near a forest, in the Melbourne suburb of Ferntree Gully in Australia. She has been making up stories about things that don't exist for as long as she can remember, and was amazed when her first published story received an Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Short Story in 1999. A freelance illustrator and designer, she also works as the designer and Art Director of Aurealis, a magazine of Australian Fantasy & Science Fiction.

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Second book in this great trilogy, Sep 9 2006

By	Ms. H. Sinton "dragondrums" (Ingleby Barwick. U.K.) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Novice: The Black Magician Trilogy Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)

Sonea has been lifted from the slums and enrolled as a novice in the Guild of Magic's university. She is the first poor person to have been admitted to this elitist establishment. Although she is gifted and has the support of the magician Lord Rothen, very few of the teachers and none of the other novices are at all pleased she is there.
One novice in particular, Regin, who is jealous of Sonea's stronger power and hates her 'lowly' status, makes it his life's mission to make Sonea's life a misery and turn everyone against her. The situation becomes even worse when she comes to the High Lord Akkarin's notice and he takes over her guardianship. Sonea both fears and hates Akkarin after discovering he practices black magic, something that the Guild views as the worst crime of all. Everyone else sees her position as a privilege but she knows the High Lord is only keeping her near to ensure she doesn't betray his secret.
Trudi Canavan has produced a second book in the 'Black Magician' trilogy that is as engrossing as the first and that certainly whets the appetite for the final book. Although the trilogy may not feature the most original of themes, the writing and story telling quality certainly make it a worthwhile read for any fan of fantasy.

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2.0 out of 5 stars less than appetizing, Mar 25 2006

By	Jerry "a sci-fi/fantasy lover" (Macon, GA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Novice: The Black Magician Trilogy Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)

A fantasy novel should not be the sounding board for morals. now I understand that a writer's moral will come through, but it should not be a 'in your face' kind of thing. Except for the whole gay thing, the novel still didn't excite me. Sometimes it was hard to pick it up. I prefer books so intense you forget what time it is and you lost sleep for the next day.

If you like books like this one, might I suggest another I've recently come across. The Unsuspecting Mage by Brian S. Pratt. It's another fantasy adventure sure to please. I highly recommend it. It's far superior to this one.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Harry Potter for the Mature Mind., Dec 16 2005

By	Craig (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Novice: The Black Magician Trilogy Book 2 (Mass Market Paperback)

This series surprised me. I picked up the first volume at a used bookstore because it kept coming up on my Amazon Reccomendations, and the selection of fantasy at the store was pathetic. I ended up reading the whole thing through in 2 days.

This second novel only improves on the first, as both the characters and story take on new depth. There isn't a boring chapter, as the story progresses at a rapid pace. It isn't an overly complicated tale, but it is fun, empathetic, and suprisingly touching.

Definitely worth a look.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A torture to read
This book was an absolute torture to read. Perhaps that can be considered a pun, because I think you would only enjoy this series if you are a masochist. Read more

Published on July 13 2004 by lei514

5.0 out of 5 stars The Novice
At the end of Book 1 Sonea is still a slum girl whose place in society has been considerably elevated. Read more

Published on May 25 2004 by Kat,Kat

4.0 out of 5 stars Second in a Trilogy
Keep in mind this is a trilogy, you need to have read Magician's Guild before you read this book.