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Review Summaries
"The final part of the tale of the war of the Old Ones against the Dark is a tragedy and a victory. The Grail and the Harp of Gold have been found and have played their part; the Six Linked Talismans are still at use in the war. The Wild Hunt was released to harry the Dark, who suffered badly at their hands. Now there remains the quest for the Crystal Sword in the Lost Land. Our Jedi of the previous books are now all brought together: Simon, Jane, and Barney join with Will and Bran in this, the most complex and twistingly plotted of the adventures. Merriman Lyon (Merlin) and The Lady play Yoda to their Skywalker.
The writing is original and dazzling, with the surge of a controlled riot, and the dialogue Shakespearean in places. Although Susan Cooper is probably nearest to Charles Williams in overall style, the whole Sequence cleverly pays homage to many writers: Mallory, Shakespeare, Tolkien, George MacDonald, C.S. Lewis and others. With layers of symbolism, much that has puzzled in the previous books is explained, and yet there is more to add. It is certain that most adult novels do not have such multiple dimensions and symbolisms. The Roman empire, king Arthur, Owen Glendower, and Taliesin are all visited and play a part in making modern Britain. The skilful use of time travel interweaves history and destiny, and the conclusion both satisfies and inspires awe, it lifts up our young heroes who still have their lives before them."
Michael JR Jose, Resident Susan Cooper Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20% planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30% Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- sensitive (sigh....)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- part earth & part fantasy world
Mental/magical powers focus
Yes
magical powers:
- clash between evenly matched magical power(s) (fantasy)
Inner Struggle
Yes
Plotlet:
- change of heart
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Kid's book (ages 7-14)
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
Age:
- a kid
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- mind reading
- mind control
- can see into the future
- can cast many different spells
- can read emotions
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- magical being
Age:
- long-lived adults
Profession/status:
- mage/magician
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can change shapes
- fire/thunder/weather cntrl
- mind reading
- mind control
- can see into the future
- can cast all sorts of spells
- Invisibility
- can read emotions
Eccentric:
Yes
- deluded
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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