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by Robin McKinley (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books; Reprint edition (Jul 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 044100069X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0441000692
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,526 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When her growing beauty begins to resemble her mother's too closely, Princess Lissar must flee from her father's wrath, and, in doing so, she unlocks a door into a world of magic.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dense, dark, and beautiful., 7 Sep 1998
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This is, in my opinion, Robin McKinley's best book -- and I've read every one from "Beauty" to "Rose Daughter". Deerskin reminded me of a dream, one that starts out quiet and detached, grows into a nightmare, and then changes into a somewhat-happy ending. It isn't just a "fairy tale" or an adventure story like The Hero and the Crown. It's a story about going through a horrifying experience and living, not just to tell about it, but to make yourself whole again. McKinley's writing style is wonderful -- she writes some of the most beautiful English I've ever read. Lissar's world drew me in, and I finished the book completely exhausted. "Deerskin" was one of the very few books I've read -- along with Madeline L'Engle's "A Ring of Endless Light" and Patricia McKillip's "The Changeling Sea" -- that totally changed me. I will admit, however, that the subject matter is disturbing. I would not recommend this book to anyone under the age of fifteen. Even some older readers expecting a "nice" book like "Beauty" may be upset by "Deerskin". I read it as a fairly mature seventeen-year-old and was still disturbed in places. An enormously powerful book.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Magical fantasy from painful reality, 30 Dec 1996
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Deerskin is Robin McKinley's most disturbing and powerful book, and possibly her most beautiful. The heroine, Princess Lissar, is beautiful, royal, and a survivor. "Deerskin" rips apart our most treasured little-girl fantasies - that being beautiful, rich, royal and the belle of the ball must be wonderful; that families are perfect, and that princes are always handsome. The story is riveting, sometimes even painful to read. McKinley's incomparable skill with language draws us into the kingdom ruled by Lissar's handsome and heroic father, and her mother, "the most beautiful woman in seven kingdoms" - the quintessential fantasy land. When Lissar's mother dies, her father's grief knows no bounds, and eventually takes a sinister turn. The illusion of perfection is forever shattered, along with Lissar's trust - and her life as she knows it. The tale of this traumatized young girl's survival and her growth into a remarkable woman (with just a little magic thrown in) is the rest of the story. Add a faithful dog and the love of a most unlikely prince to complete the fairy tale. "Deerskin's" enchantment springs from the lovely but dangerous realms of the original tales of the Brothers Grimm. It's not for children. McKinley's other books are stunningly beautiful. "Deerskin" is beautiful - and stunning.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It is a book of healing, 20 Jul 1999
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I am a therapist, specializing in work with children and women in crisis. Deerskin is one of the books I use in therapy with girls and women who have been sexually abused by their fathers. The women and girls get a sense that they are not alone and things will get better. Sometimes it takes several readings but it works. I don't feel that the story really bogs down all that much. In her new persona, our heroine has to learn how to give and recieve love that is healthy and helps her to become a whole person. I strongly recommend this book because not only do I think its a good theraputic tool but its also a good read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars warning
I just wanted to warn readers who enjoyed McKinley's other books, that this is much more disturbing than any of her other novels. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent plot- but rather dulling at some points
don't get me wrong- this is an excellent book. But I find that it is too slow for my liking. I have read nurmerous other of Ms. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Very disapointing
I really enjoyed 'Hero and The Crown' and 'Blue Sword' so I was really looking foward to reading this book. It was a big let down. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was one of the best books I have ever read.
I always enjoy Robin McKinley's works, and Deerskin was no exception. Infact, it is probably one of the best books she has written. I really got into it. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Different than her other books, but still amazing
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