- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz (6 Nov 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 057506479X
- ISBN-13: 978-0575064799
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.8 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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- #96 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > J > Jones, Diana Wynne
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Rupert Venables has been the junior Magid on Earth for only two years when his sponsor dies: it's up to him to find a replacement. However, his most promising candidate doesn't want to know him, and while he tries to win her trust, the fatelines of Earth become dangerously entangled.
About the Author
Diana Wynne Jones is Britain's foremost writer of children's fantasy, including the World Fantasy Award-nominated Archer's Goon, which was made into a six-part BBC TV series, and the Guardian Award-winning Charmed Life.
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I may as well start with some of our deep secrets because this account will not be easy to understand without them. Read the first page
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enter magic worlds,
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This review is from: Deep Secret (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
Deep secret is a book that allows you to enter magic worlds. I always feel that I can 'get inside' Ms Wynne Jones's stories, and this one is no exception. It makes you wonder about the world around you and I feel that it allows you to wonder about magic around you in a completely realistic way. Probably one of the elements that adds to this effect is the convincing and realistic deccriptions, e.g. of the appearance of the centaur or the strange and monstrous sweaters that one of the ladies wears. These are books that I tend to read as slowly as possible, never skipping anything. I even divide it up in chapters per day, so as to prevent myself from reading it all in one go. Wonderful stuff!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deeply enjoyable,
This review is from: Deep Secret (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
Fantasy and fun in a superbly imagined multiverse, this is undoubtedly one of DWJ's best books, and deserving of its stars. This story is full of laughter and doesn't take itself or the whole realm of fantasy/scifi too seriously. Any science-fiction fans with a sense of humour will delight in her hilarious description of a convention!The key characters are delightfully engaging and you will find yourself wanting to know more of their escapades. The good news is that a second book (not strictly a follow-on, but set in the same worlds) called "The Merlin Conspiracy" is also available. The only criticism is that the ending feels a little drawn out and seems to ramble. However, this would only knock off half a star rating at most, and the rest of the book is well worth the reading. Although aimed at 'adults', there is nothing in this book unsuitable for children, and it will also be enjoyed by younger readers with a good grasp of the genre or familiar with her other fantasy books. Recommended to many friends, all of whom loved it. One of my personal favourites!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant! Magic for adults. Intelligent science fiction.,
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This review is from: Deep Secret (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
Rupert Venables is junior Magid,responsible for overseeing the balance of power - on earth and throughout the Koryfos Empire. Thrust into a political conflict spanning many worlds, he finds himself battling Good vs Evil - and in love! A Sci-Fi to delight adult readers, who grew-up relying upon the fantastic writing and amazing inventiveness of Diana Wynne Jones' childrens' books. Not to be missed.
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