Customer Reviews:
A well-written and insightful novel.......2003-11-08
This is a well-written and meaningful novel. It is primarily about the experience of a woman, much more than it is about the experience of being in 1989 Beijing. The poet Lin Ying's journey is a series of painful disillusionments that many readers will readily identify with. The manner in which she gains strength and ultimately transcends the bleak world around her may be incomprehensible to some men and objectionable to some women, but will be powerful to the sensitive reader. Admittedly, Lin Ying's view of her world is unfamiliar to me as a man - which is the primary reason I found this book to be so worthwhile.
About 1989, but more about the decades leading up to it........2002-05-23
I loved this book, just like I loved Hong Ying's other novels. What was 1989 about? Read "Summer of Betrayal", and if you don't get it, and you still want to know, read "Daughter of the River". It is Hong Ying's autobiography, written a few years later than "Summer". Still, "Summer of Betrayal" is like an echo of "Daughter of the River". "Daughter of the River" is about growing up in Chongqing, a city of extremes. It is a voice from the labourers who didn't profit by the so-called Communist revolution. You learn about what happened in the 50s, and before. You learn about the famine. You learn about the 60s and 70s. Cannibalism. Boys executed for homosexuality. Civil war. "Summer of Betrayal" is beautiful and terrible. It doesn't care what you think. The same goes for every novel by Hong Ying. 1989 was about everything that happened since the 30s, at least. Nobody seems to have said that clearly. How do you talk about China in a way that avoids cliche? To read Hong Ying is to listen to voices that have always been there, only they are not what you've been told. You start thinking of the past. What happened? Not 1989, but 1937, for example? Read "K", it has just come out in English, ... "K" and "Daughter of the River" are available in every bookstore in China. They are not about 1989. But they are about everything that led up to it. Sexual pretense is part of the face of China, or of any country, that doesn't want you to remember, to ask your parents, to keep asking what happened. Hong Ying's books are beautiful, and terrible. Look for the short stories, too. One is about an old Chinese opera and a modern French writer who taught in Nanjing in the 1960s, when De Gaulle had taken up diplomatic relations with the PRC. In today's Paris, a Chinese man tries to meet this writer, and to remember what happened there at the university. Paris becomes Nanjing. But it is harder to meet again the person that he was. Do you know what I mean? It is terrible. And you know that these things have happened. Hong Ying always takes her stories from real events. There is one about a Chinese-English Red Guard who blows himself up with a house full of hippies in London. It is a true story. Hong Ying got a prize for it in England. "Summer of Betrayal" is a good way to start reading Hong Ying. There have to be people who don't understand her. I wonder what people seek for in literature. There have been few books, in any language, about any topic, that have moved me like Hong Ying's.
I didn't really see the point of this story.......2002-02-24
I didn't really understand this novel. It begins with a dramatic description of a young woman's escape from Tiananmen Square on June 4th, which is dramatic, but then it degenerates into a (tedious) meditation on women and sex. If there was some kind of parallel drawn between the momentous political events and this woman's personal protest against repression, it would be better. But it is too disjointed and never brings the two together. Skip it unless you can get it cheap. Only takes a couple of hours to read.
Summer of Betrayal review.......2001-11-01
The idea and promise of this book are intriguing but the book is a huge disappointment. The writing is disjoined. The focus of the story seems mis-placed with emphasis on portions of this characters experience that detract from readers ability to find the main character compelling. While the book has a strong beginning - it quickly loses itself in over-blown descriptions of situations and characters that are unimportant to the development of the main character. I don't recommend this book.
A generic book.......2001-09-20
This book does not focus on the June 4th incident, but rather a woman's jouney through the Chinese underground. In both respects, it fails miserably. Chinese writers should not try to emulate an established American form (the novel is a mixture of harlequin romance and feminist melodrama), but instead venture to new territories. This book is both pretentious and treacerously unoriginal. If you're looking for a good Chinese fiction, skip performance artists like Amy Tan and Hong Ying, and read the short stories of Ha Jin or the novels of Gish Jen.
Customer Reviews:
See you at the School of Magical Knowledge, if you get past the Manticore, that is........2006-06-22
I think that my favorite part of this book were the illustrations. Then again, I hesitate to call the pictures in this book illustration; they step into the realm of artwork. Christensen's artwork is beautiful! The colors are vivid and alive, and sometimes I couldn't turn the page because I wanted to soak in every detail. They were so real, that I had a hard time looking at Medusa's eyes because it almost seemed that they would turn me into stone if I looked.
I loved the way the story and art went hand in hand to tell the voyage of the professor and his two daughters. If you love daydreaming about fantastical journeys, this is the story for you! Everything from Greek Mythology to Mideival Legend is found by sailing with the crew of the Basset.
What great story would be complete without having an equally great message! The message of this book is as beautiful as the story and its artwork. For fear of spoiling anything, here it is in the latin: "cresendo vides!"
A Voyage for Everyone.......2003-10-01
A story about a family coping with heartache and struggling to pick back up the pieces of their torn lives. Full of whimsical illustrations and imagination. For kids and the kid at heart, the only thing you will regret is not going on this fantastic voyage of distant shores and mythical creatures.
I LOVE THIS BOOK!.......2002-09-27
If you love fairy tales then this book is for you! with an excellent story and beautiful pictures, I open my book at least once a week! I highly recommened this book to all ages! A true classic!
Favorite Book.......2002-03-08
This is my favorite book. I have read it so many times. The drawings are beautiful. The story is so interesting that you almost feel like you are in the book, that you are Cassandra. There are so many mythical creatures discribed and drawn out for you on every page. My favorite part is when they meet the Manticore and the Sphynx falls in love with him. It is a very cute book that reads easy.
The Voyage of the Basset.......2001-10-17
If you are like me and enjoy fantasy books, you will love "The Voyage of the Basset" by James C. Christensen, Renwich St. James and Alan Dean Foster. This book will capture your imagination and make you believe you are in the story. This is one of my favorite books because of the adventures it holds.
Imagine you and your family are taking a walk and a little boat with six dwarfs and who-knows-how-many Gremlins on it, is docked right in front of you. The dwarfs invite you aboard and take you on a magical journey of incredible adventures. This is what happened to Professor Asiling and his two daughters Miranda and Cassandra.
I think that "The Voyage of the Basset" is an incredible story. In my opinion, this book takes the best qualities of fiction, which are mythology, fantasy, adventure and imagination and then combines them into the best book I have ever read! And I have read at least 1,000 books. I believe that "The Voyage of the Basset" will capture the hearts and imaginations of children everywhere.
Book Description
Bradford Ellis believes in progress--and in fixing other people's problems. His latest case study, a poor seamstress named Lucy Beale, resents his meddlesome attempts to improve her life. But when a small, stately ship--the Basset--sails into the harbor, Brad and Lucy must journey together to the Lands of Legend. There, the transformative Chimera challenges their assumptions and awakens their imaginations. In this land where fantasy rules and nothing is as it seems, Brad must learn to respect others' boundaries and Lucy must learn to overcome hers.
Customer Reviews:
Meh?.......2003-03-16
Definitely the worst of the Voyage series. What is depicted on the cover and in the book description has very little to do with the actual story, so I was extremely disapointed. You tend to hate Brad, and when he comes to his big "realization" you don't care. Raven Queen and Islands in the Sky had the same tone and feel of the original book, but this one is "blah" and boring. I wouldn't recommend it.
A very enjoyable tale..........2001-04-24
This is a fun read reminiscent of the Chronicles of Narnia, though not as richly developed. Still, the story is appealing for its straitforward message and enjoyable setting.
I respectfully disagree with the librarian who compares this book the the Harry Potter series. While the Potter books are excellent, not every fantasy written since is an attempt to "jump on the fantasy bandwagon". I would hate to see all new young adult fantasy labeled as copy cats, which is what happened to adult fantasy for years after Tolkein.
This is a fun series, and worth checking out.
Lyrical and Magical.......2000-11-07
This third story in the Voyage of the Basset series is the best yet. The tone is the surest of the three, evoking a kind of late Victorian fairy-tale feel. The book works best if the reader is familiar with Christensen's original Voyage of the Basset, which explains the importance of the necklace, and the magical world into which the Basset sails.
The two children are surprisingly complex for so brief a tale. For once the protagonists are not fighting against Impossible Evil, but against their own weaknesses.
But it's not didactic. Humor and wonder and glimpses of myth from other cultures, instead of the usual Celtic or Greek, make it a must for children's collections.
disappointing and predictable.......2000-10-30
In the wake of the popularity of the Harry Potter books come many attempts to jump on the fantasy bandwagon, and few manage it with the success and flair of J.K. Rowling. This fantasy tale with an old fashioned flavor is set in England at the turn of the century or start of the Industrial Revolution.
Meddler and inventor-wanna-be Bradford Ellis takes Lucy Beale under his wing, determined to benefit the poor seamstress at his father's school with a classical education during the summer holiday. As part of their education, the two are invited to tour a ship, which takes them on a journey to the Lands lf Legend where imagination, not progress and intellect, rule.
The text is unexciting and the premise weak. Because there is little history or explanation behind the magic, the story has no backbone. Lucy is the only fleshed out character with a history, hopes and dreams, and a skill at sewing that materializes into a real occupation. Brad is immature and frustrating, and it is predictable that he finally "gets it" and realizes that Progress is not the key to everything.
Part of a new series, it is hoped that the first two Voyages of the Basset, penned by award winning fantasy authors, are better than this third volume. Perhaps the attractive cover will lure readers; too bad the story within doesn't measure up.
Magical Book!.......2000-09-11
This book is the third in the series of "Voyage of the Basset"-and possibly the best! It's about a boy named Brad who believes in Progress. He also believes in helping others: except somehow his experiments always seem to go wrong. One day he meets Lucy, a poor girl who works as a servant at the boarding school he goes to. He decides to "improve" her mind-except he kinda forgot to ask her first. However, he goes on with his plan, and when he decides to take Lucy on a tour of a the Basset, something happens that neither of them counted on. They are whisked off on the Basset to the Lands of Legend. There they see many wonderful and interesting creatures. They visit the College of Magical Knowledge, meet the Chimera and do much, much more. Brad can't believe his eyes! And neither can Lucy. They both learn new things about magic: and each other. Join Lucy, Brad, and the crew of the Bassett for a voyage you'll never forget!
Average customer rating:
- History, Myth, and Lots of Charm
- Not a bad story, but not much about the Bassett
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Thor's Hammer (Voyage of the Basset)
Will Shetterly
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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ASIN: 0375802746
Release Date: 2000-12-26 |
Book Description
The Norse gods are in an uproar--Thor's hammer has been stolen! The goddess Freyja has foreseen that a human boy will help find the hammer; the Basset sails into the mortal world to find him. But when the Basset returns, it carries not one boy, but four--all of whom must change if they are to fulfill Freyja's prophecy and save the gods from destruction.
Customer Reviews:
History, Myth, and Lots of Charm.......2001-04-05
This book is a departure for a writer who has made a career of making departures, from the ultra-subtle fantastical memoir _Dogland_, to the Chandler-esque sf thriller _Chimera_ to the young adult novels (with elves) _Elsewhere_ and _Nevernever_. This, Shetterly's first children's book, concerns three boys from a fascinating milieu, turn of the century San Francisco. An Irish immigrant working in a realistically brutal factory, a black orphan with nothing left but his elderly dog, and a Chinese boy who dreams of being a pirate king end up in... the land of Norse Gods. The Gods have a mission for one of them, but they're not sure which. The answers as to which boy is important, and why none of them are Norse, are quite clever. It's true, little action actually takes place aboard the Basset, but as I found Asgard and 1895 San Francisco at least as interesting a venue, if not more, that didn't bother me. In fact, if Shetterly ever writes a book set solely in the historic San Francisco he recreates here so vividly, I'd buy it... even if it didn't involve elves, Norse Gods, magic, or the Basset.
Not a bad story, but not much about the Bassett.......2001-02-15
Because I loved the original "Voyage of the Bassett" so much, I was happy to find this series. This story was interesting, about 3 very different boys from San Francisco who find themselves on the Bassett after a tumble into the Bay. However, the Bassett plays a very small part in the story, only providing transportation for the boys to Asgard, where they have an adventure with the Norse gods. If you're really looking for more adventures on board the Bassett, give this one a pass.
Book Description
London, 1877. Twelve-year-old Hope Glover climbs a tree to rescue a kite but instead finds the kite pulling her into the sky, over the ocean, and into a storm! She is rescued by a small, beautiful ship--the Basset--and drawn into a magical world where a war rages between centaurs and winged horses. It's up to Hope to find a solution which turns out to include an out-of-practice genie, a new pair of wings, and the legendary Pandora's box itself! Middle-grade boys and girls will be swept up in this first exciting adventure in the fantastic world of the Basset!
Customer Reviews:
pie in the sky - forlorn hope for great book.......2004-11-10
Hope & Apollo are drawn away on a magical adventure, Hope to be rescued from the demeaning life of a scullery maid, and Apollo from the dreadful influences of his awful family.
Although Apollo is snotty, he is a much livelier character than Hope who, although the principal lead, is quite a bore.
Unfortunately it is not until 100pgs into this book that it really starts swinging.
I understand this book is part of a series of books "voyage of the basset" wherein every book is written by a different author.
Sadly it is not Tanith Lee's best book YA, and although it may scrape in a bit of appeal for 9-12yr olds, there are better written childrens books around, and some of them by Tanith Lee!
I recommend the Claidi books by Tanith Lee, Red Unicorn, Black Unicorn & Gold Unicorn, Diana Wynne Jones books Adventures of Chrestomanci,
First Book in the Voyage of the Basset Series.......2002-08-18
Based on the adventures of "Voyage of the Basset" by James C. Christensen, "Islands in the Sky" by Tanith Lee is the first book in this children's fantasy series created by Mr. Christensen. Other notable fantasy writers have also collaborated, including Terri Windling and Ellen Steiber (#2: "The Raven Queen"), Sherwood Smith (#3: "Journey to Otherwhere"), Will Shetterly (#4: "Thor's Hammer"), and Mary Frances Zambreno (#5: "Fire Bird"). All of these books are worth reading if you enjoy children's fantasy fiction.
In "Islands of the Sky", 10-year-old orphaned Hope Glover has grown up a scullery maid in 19th century London, until she's magically taken away by a kite caught in a tree. Unknowingly, her master's spoiled son, Apollo Rivers, also tags along. Hope soon enters the world of the Basset, a flying ship occupied by dwarves and gremlins, and befriends the kind first mate, Sebastian, as well was an inept genie she finds in the sea. In this magical world full of mythical Greek creatures, she aides in the war against the cruel centaurs who intend to enslave all the wingless horses, animals the centaurs believe are far inferior to them since they only have one quality while the centaurs have two (being part human and horse). And while Hope assists Pegasus and his fellow winged and wingless horses, Apollo soon falls to the side of the enemies and is consequently imprisoned by Klatter in Centaur City.
"Islands in the Sky" is a wonderful story. Older Tanith Lee fans will love it, as will young fantasy/adventure readers. Recommended for children age 9 - 12, but suitable for adults as well.
I think it deserves 4 and 1/2 stars, actually..........2001-12-14
I liked this book. But as the other guys have said, it's good to read the Hardcover book by James Christensen first. (Alot of the references are better if you follow our advice.) This is the only book I've read by Tanith Lee, But I know I got another book by her for Christmas Called "Wolf Tower" but I know that one of her books called "Vivia" seems a bit questionable. I've never read it, so it's not like I know, but I 've heard it has crucifictions and vampires and stuff...I don't think that stuff is right or good, so I find it a little strange that she could write such a wonderful cute book like this, then write trash like that.Actually, I did read an excerpt from it, so I kind of can have an opinion. Comon, Tanith, I love this book, and If you always wrote like this, I would have to put you near the top of my favorite authors. I love Hope in this book. She's a great young girl heroine, the kind of heroine that young girls need to read about more often. And Apollo turns out really nice and a great person too. So keep your standards high, everyone, and we can work together, to make great literature for the new generations. (...) ;-)I love ya, Tanith, you're a great writer.
Good, but I've read beter.......2001-04-23
This book was interesting and the idea was good but there was something missing, I just don't know what. Hope Glover was the typical orphan who had incredibly kind parents but is left as a servant in a nasty house hold. Apollo was mean to Hope but he is not mean at heart he was just raised to be that way. His father has drummed into his head that he will be " an important man." and that he is to keep his head up and his chest out. But from the parts of the story that are told from his point of view you see that he doesn't kwant to end up like that. I especially liked the end but I will not give anything away about that. The story begins with Hope living her usual life, when a young woman and her husband come to visit the Rivers. The young woman is Cassandra Aisling who has been on the Basset and was carried to the lands of legend years ago.( Make sure you read the original voyage of the Basset book by James c. christen first.) cassandra sees that hope will travel on the Basset soon aswell and indeed she is right. Hope gets carried away by a magic carpet/kites and takes Apollo with her without knowing it. After that both children see things that Hope had always dreamed of and that Apollo had never dared to, because of his father's instructions. I suggest you read tis bok if you are looking for something light to read if you are like me but fotr people who are not like me yo can decide whether to read it or not on your own.
Cute.......2001-04-05
This isn't the best fantasy book I've read, but it does make for what Jeeves calls "light, attractive reading." Drawing on Greek mythos and legends, this book is a nice diversion -- especially when you have read the hardcover book by James Christenson.
In the mid-1800s, orphaned Hope Glover is a dreamer and a fantasy-lover, among a herd of prosaic and often obnoxious people. She works as a maid at the home of the Rivers family, and is often the victim of their bratty son Apollo. But one day a mysterious couple are the guests of the Riverses, and the woman (Cassandra) speaks briefly to Hope. Soon after, she is swept magically to the Basset.
Why is she there? And why is Apollo there also? Hope doesn't know until later, when she learns of a war between savage centaurs, and the beautiful winged horses (Pegasus) -- and a terrifying deed the centaurs are planning. Assisting her is the crew of the Basset, the winged horses, and sometimes Apollo....
The book is hardly flawless. The out-of-practice genii got old quick, and the idea about being wingED (you'll see if you read it) struck me as a big stretch. However, I was grateful to see a book that portrayed the centaurs as Greek mythos intended them, savage cowardly thiefs. And though the Pegasus did not speak and was not sentient, the winged horses were well-made, as was the roc. I also found Apollo's change in thought similar to that of Edmund in the Narnia Chronicles.
I advise you to read the original "Voyage of the Basset" before you read this, as I didn't understand many of the references (Cassandra and her sister, for one). They do explain it sufficiently, so if you have not read VotB you will still be able to understand who these people are and what the Basset is.
A cute little fantasy. Credendo vides!
Book Description
Oberon, the lord of the Lands of Legend, sends the Basset on an urgent mission, to find an engineer in the mortal world to help rebuild the great Pharos lighthouse. The Basset returns with an engineer, his daughter, and a young boy. But what no one yet understands is that the fate of the ancient beacon of light is forever tied to the long lost bird of the sun, the Phoenix.
Customer Reviews:
Ok, but not as good as the original Basset.......2006-06-24
After reading James Christensen's magnificent book, I was so excited to see that there was a "Voyage of the Basset" series. When I read the Fire Bird, I was rather disappointed, at the story. it fit very nicely into the world of imagination that we were introduced to in the original, but it didn't have the same effect. Maybe it was beacuse of the lack of illustration. The story holds up well, but without the pictures, there seems to be something lacking in the magic of the Basset.
This said, it is a good read but it might not be something that you'll read over and over. I would reccomend it for children and young adults.
Average customer rating:
- Wonderful!
- An enjoyable mix of fairy lore
- Magical, fun, a real treat!
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Voyage of the Basset: The Raven Queen (Voyage of the Basset)
Terri Windling , and
Ellen Steiber
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Release Date: 1999-10-12 |
Book Description
Gwen Thornworth has dreamed of dancing with fairies since she was a little girl. When the Bassett arrives to pick her up, it looks like her dream will come true! Gwen's twin brother, Devin, reluctantly comes along to keep an eye on her. And he has to do just that when Gwen is lured away to the dark halls of the Unseelie fairies. Can Devin rescue his sister or will he also be caught under the spell of the Raven Queen? This second book in this thrilling new series that combines magic and mythology will captivate readers.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful!.......2000-08-16
I have to completely disagree with the earlier reviewer for this book is wonderful in particular BECAUSE of the prose and the authors' knowledge of the period. Windling is well know for her beautiful writing and the collaboration with Steiber works seamlessly particularly in the way they have each caught the different voices of the characters in their prose, Devon being steadier and more down to earth and Gwen being more breathless and self-absorbed, at least until her adventures change her. The faery lore is a treat and as a Pre-Raphaelite art lover I really enjoyed all the sly references to the real history of that crowd. I would particularly recommend this book for any child who is artistic, a dreamer or just plain different for it reaffirms the value of art and of being just who you are. The Tanith Lee book was an enjoyable adventure I agree but this one sticks in the heart. It has a power I wasn't expecting and I want to read more by either of these writers. The information at the end of the book is particularly good and helps children to learn more about folklore and Pre-Raphaelite art.
An enjoyable mix of fairy lore.......2000-04-23
The Raven Queen is actually not so much a sequel to Tanith Lee's Islands in the Sky as a completely different story with only the Basset, a magical ship that sails in the seas of imagination, connecting the two. (The third one, Sherwood Smith's Journey to Otherwhere, is being published in the summer).
Windling and Steiber mix a large number of themes I like-- European fairy myths, the Pre-Raphaelite movement (my favorite but oh-so-obscure art movement), and the integration of some of my favorite ballads ("The Twa Sisters," "Thomas the Rhymer"). The plot, though simplistic, is enjoyable and creatively embellished. However, a few loose ends are left dangling at the end, and the language could definitely be improved. A few very modern phrases jump out every once in awhile; it just doesn't feel very 19th century-ish. The Raven Queen also doesn't have as much of the gentle humor and good-hearted tweaking of myths as Islands in the Sky. That said, though, it was an enjoyable, light-hearted children's fantasy full of fairy lore and likable characters. Recommended for those in a mood for something lighter and less complex than Narnia.
Ailanna
Magical, fun, a real treat!.......1999-11-20
My whole family has become fans of Terri Windling's writing, the kids love the adventures and magic and furry critters and my husband and I love her poetic writing. Ellen Steiber is a real find too and we plan to read more of her work. I highly recommend this book to Harry Potter-loving kids and any adults who like folklore and myth. It's a moving story, with a message at its heart about kids finding the magic in art and in themselves. I also recommend Miss Windling's 'The Wood Wife' for adults and 'A Midsummer Night's Faery Tale' for children, with breath-takingly beautiful art by Wendy Froud. Long live the faeries!
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