- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Starscape Books (Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0765342472
- ISBN-13: 978-0765342478
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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"An orchestrated riot, with tangled plots, bizarre doings, headlong pacing, and foaming wit."--"Kirkus Reviews"
A "lighthearted, engagingly written fantasy filled with tongue-in-cheek dialog and intriguing characters." --"Library Journal"
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A "lighthearted, engagingly written fantasy filled with tongue-in-cheek dialog and intriguing characters." --"Library Journal"
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All over the universe, Magids are at work to maintain the balance of magic, using their own talents to push the right people into doing the right things at the right time. And on Earth, the Magids are working hard to coax the world into its rightful place Ayewards, towards magic. Rupert Venables has been the junior Magid here for only two years when his sponsor dies; it's up to him to find a replacement. Trouble is, the most promising on his list of five names, Maree Mallory, doesn't want anything to do with Rupert Venables. And while the junior Magid is trying to track down the other four, the fatelines are becoming dangerously entangled on more than one world and magic starts getting out of hand . . .
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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
Format: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
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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
Format: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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Diana Wynne Jones at her best
great characters, a gripping story told from several viewpoints, lots of humour - set at a fantasy/sci fi conference - just wonderful. I really recommend it.
Published 8 months ago by C. Dolan-betney
One of my favourite books
You know all those conspiracy theories about secret societies running the world? Well, as it turns out they have a basis in fact: the Magids are a group of magicians who answer to... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2006 by George Eliot
READ IT!!
Fantastic! this was the first D.W.Jones I've read and I can safely say now that it won't be the last. I cared about the characters from the beginning. I laughed a lot. Read more
Published on 1 May 2005 by S. Stevens
My personal favourite by a favourite author
This is DWJ's first adult fantasy novel, although the only 'adult' thing about it is that the main characters are not children; there's nothing that makes it unsuitable for a... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2002 by Anica
Perfection - As Usual
Deep Secret is another of Diana Wynne Jones' perfect books. (Howl's Moving Castle is the other.) Again DWJ takes a hero with all the ingredients of a first class pain in the gut... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2002 by S. Odgers
READ THIS BOOK!!
I'm rarley dazzled by books, but Deep Secret has fantastic characters, plot and original touches which captivated and entertained every reader I've encountered. Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2002 by Fantasy Fan
Possibly her best book
I've loved Diana Wynne Jones' books ever since I first read Charmed Life at the age of eight, but Deep Secret is possibly the best yet. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2000
witty and well written, with good plotline
The synopsis doesn't do this book justice. Set in the present with intertwining worlds and characters, it is a well written book. Read more
Published on 8 May 2000 by Sally Chicken
Brilliant!
This was the first book I had read by Diana Wynne Jones and from the back cover I wasn't too sure what to expect.
Pretty much by the second chapter I was hooked and loving it. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 1999
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