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This book, second in the trilogy that begins with She, takes place in central Asia (China, Tibet, or Russia -- Haggard never tells us where, exactly, but it's clearly someplace in that vicinity), rather than Africa, but loses nothing for its location. The book's full of adventure -- a great avalanche, a chase by the death hounds, Ayesha's reincarnation, and of course the ultimate battle with Kalloon . . . there's even Ayesha's meeting with her "servants" -- that is shadows and ghosts from beyond and the past. Not to be missed by Haggard fans.
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Henry Rider Haggard (1856–1925) was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform around the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The less well known and less successful sequel to Rider Haggard's classic. There is not much here that is new in terms of plot, though Ayesha is depicted even more eloquently as a divine (or satanic?) being with potential mastery over not just the whole world, but seemingly the whole universe. The book is very well written and the author's command of language is superb. Worth looking out for if you have read and liked the original (though I HATE the cover of the Pulp Fictions edition).
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"The Return of She," although not as exciting or groundbreaking as the classic "She," is nevertheless a worthy sequel, and one that all admirers of Haggard's original story should enjoy reading. It is a direct continuation of the earlier book, and as such may be called required reading for all fans of Ayesha, Leo Vincey and Ludwig Holly. The novel contains many exciting scenes, including a great avalanche, the pursuit of the death hounds, Ayesha's reincarnation, and the climactic battle with Kalloon. The Dover edition comes with beautiful illustrations from the original 1905 edition that greatly enhance the text. In light of the fact that the overwhelming preponderance of Haggard's books are sadly out of print, this book becomes even more worthy an addition to any fan's library. Now when is somebody going to release "She and Allen" again???
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Just bought the Kindle and wanted to try all sorts of free classic fiction I never read years ago. This book is written in astonishingly good English prose - perhaps almost too heavy for many modern readers. I devoured it at a sitting. Haven't read *She* but know the elements of plot used in the Ursula Andress version. I had not realised how dark a character Ayesha actually is - how she came to be what she is - and how that immortality and power has to change the mind.. I shall look now for the third book in the trilogy.
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"She Who Must Come Back for More"
I had no idea there was a sequel until I saw the 2 novels for sale together (there's actually a 3rd where she meets Allan Quartermain but I haven't read it yet). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bob Marlowe
The Worst Book in the World. 1/2 a star
This book is appalng 'She' was a corker of a book and I was looking forward to the sequel.
NOt so. Read more
NOt so. Read more
Published on 29 April 2006 by Mr. G. E. R. Sampson
Well worth buying for Hagard fans.
Hagards style is one which tends to capture the imagination and as such his books are hard to put down. Read more
Published on 13 April 1999
A failed sequel.
One would suppose that Haggard felt confident with writing sequels considering the success he had with KING SOLOMON'S MINES and ALLAN QUATERMAIN. Read more
Published on 4 April 1999
For those who loved "She" -- a disappointment.
If you expect the same wonderful experience you received from reading "She", you will be disappointed by this book. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 1997
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