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‘A tale of subtle depth and sweetness’ SFX
‘Marillier is a virtuoso of emotional pain, and Fainne lives closer to the edge than any of her heroines. These are books in which life lived close to nature is central to the scheme of things, and Marillier writes of it with attractive delicacy; this is a powerful and suspenseful completion of a popular trilogy.’ Roz Kaveney, Amazon
‘A magical Celtic tale of conflict and loyalty … Marillier again shows her immense skill in weaving a tapestry that will entrance the reader … she is a storyteller of rare gifts, and this is an immensely enjoyable piece.’ Starlog
‘An engrossing read’ Starburst
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‘Marillier is a storyteller of rare gifts, and this is an immensely enjoyable piece.’
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just like the rest of the Sevenwaters Trilogy, The Child of the Prophecy was a wonderfully written, engrossing book that dragged me into a whole different place where magic seemed to touch every corner of the world encompassed within it's pages. Juliet Marillier's books are the kind you can re-read on a rainy afternoon when you just want to unwind. Though they are certainly filled with fantasy, they have a touch of human feeling that makes me feel warm inside. Fantasy is too often cold and lacking in the the emotional department, but Marillier's work has certainly not fallen into that trap!
The Child of the Prophecy is probably the best of this trilogy. Marillier's writing has grown and improved over the span of the three books, and her characters have grown more real over time. For example, the main character Fainne is hardly perfect. She's flawed, troubled, arrogant and vulnerable and undeniably human in a way that I cannot help but empathise with.
The romance, too, is warm and bittersweet and both tragic and funny at turns. It came across as an almost realistic relationship - the kind that is not eternal and does not defy all boundaries and yet... Well, you'll have to read it to find out, won't you?
In conclusion: I loved this book. It has darkness. It has sorocery. It has far more fantasy elements than the first two novels. And yet, it is perhaps the most human of them all.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The whole seven waters trilogy is so amazing, it is a heart stopper in some places because you get so attached to the characters! Juliet Marlier is a stunning writer, the plots are all interwoven to create a tapestry of events, and you just can't put it down. I can't wait until her next trilogy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is the final book in the Sevenwaters Trilogy, and how sad I was to get to the end - I just didn't want the stories to stop! In this book we follow the tale of Fainne, the illicit child of Ciaran and his niece Niamh, sister to Liadan, who is our heroine of book 2. We also see the return of the evil sorceress Oonagh, who is our nemesis from book one, here again to work evil aganist the Sevenwaters family through Fainne. Once again we have a very stong, but very different character, presented in a unique way. This child is no angel, but neither is she evil, and the author presents the characters' torn emotions in a heart wrenching manor, so that you sympathise with her even when she is doing her worst. As with the other two titles in this trilogy, I couldn't put it down, and read the whole trilogy in a matter of days! I loved the way each of the three heroines in each of the books were all very strong, but very different characters, from good to rebellious to bad. Each subsequent book wasn't a rehash of the first story as so often happens in trilogies, but a true continuation of a saga, so much so that you could almost believe them to be true. Magic and mayhem, hate and deceptions, love and romance, you have it all here. Come on Juliet, turn this trilogy into a series and give us more!
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great book!
Delivery was quick and second hand book was in good condition.
I love books from Juliet Marilier and was happy to find a hardback from this book!
I love books from Juliet Marilier and was happy to find a hardback from this book!
Published 4 months ago by Ms. N. de Vries
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Enjoyed by the Owner as she is a Mariller Fan- if ur into folk Ledgeds then go ahead- wouldnt take my fancy but the owner was delighted to get it!
Published 7 months ago by T Leahy
A great ending to a wonderful series
The concluding novel of the Sevenwaters trilogy spanning England and Ireland. The main character this time is Fainne, the daughter of the illicit union between Niamh and Ciaran... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by rhinoa
Fantastic Trilogy
Have been meaning to reveiw this book for a while as it caused me some very sleepless nights. I bought the first two books and read within a few days then I tried to buy this one,... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2007 by EmLou
Part 3 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
I have just finished reading the third book of the Sevenwaters Trilogy and I am really sad that this is now the end. Read more
Published on 25 May 2007 by Organic Gardener
another excellent sequel
in this the third book in Juliet Marilliers super trilogy set around the celtic irish myths she flawlessly brings together all the strands that she has been building in the first 2... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2006 by friendlyfreak
A joy to read and so so difficult to put down!
The trilogy is one of the best I have read of its kind. When the book follows you around the house and you just have to finish it, then you can be sure that the author knows how... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2005 by D. J. Chowney
The Sevenwater Trilogy
The final book of the trilogy is a fantastic conclusion. The magic of the previous books still lies. Read more
Published on 27 May 2005 by Fiona
Child of the Prophecy
I have just finished this last book of the Trilogy. Fantastic . Recommend it to readers of Barbara Erskine, Helen Hollick, Sharon Penman, Elizabeth Chadwick etc. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2005
Inspiring, brilliant & magical
Faine is a heroine who will change your mind about sorcerors (or witches) as they are more recently called - that they are not all evil and bad - well if the author herself is to... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2004
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