- Paperback: 560 pages
- Publisher: Tor (5 Nov 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 033045112X
- ISBN-13: 978-0330451123
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 152,978 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A stunning gothic love story based on the legends of Beauty and the Beast
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Whistling Tor is a place of secrets, a mysterious, wooded hill housing the crumbling fortress of a chieftain whose name is spoken throughout the district in tones of revulsion and bitterness. A curse lies over Anluan’s family and his people; those woods hold a perilous force whose every whisper threatens doom. For young scribe Caitrin it is a safe haven. This place where nobody else is prepared to go seems exactly what she needs, for Caitrin is fleeing her own demons. As Caitrin comes to know Anluan and his home in more depth she realizes that it is only through her love and determination that the curse can be broken and Anluan and his people set free.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a long-time fan of Juliet Marillier I found it difficult to begin this review without letting my inner fan girl get the better of me. I stumbled on The Daughter of the Forest when I was fourteen and fell in instant love with the author's work. Marillier has a knack of creating complex, sympathetic characters and compelling narratives whilst still retaining a degree of realism.
For anyone (like me) who was slightly disappointed with the author's previous work Heir to Sevenwaters, Heart's Blood will more than compensate. An unsettling atmosphere is successfully established and amidst the drama and romance there are some genuinely creepy moments. Eighteen year old craftswoman Caitrin, being both heroic and vulnerable, makes a worthy addition to Marillier's growing list of strong female protagonists and the romance she ultimately shares is subtly and beautifully expressed.
Heart's Blood is not faultless; certain plot twists can be anticipated in advance and there is the odd flowery turn of phrase. But these small cavils aside, Heart's Blood is a multilayered, hugely readable story of hope, acceptance and bravery. Highly recommended.
For anyone (like me) who was slightly disappointed with the author's previous work Heir to Sevenwaters, Heart's Blood will more than compensate. An unsettling atmosphere is successfully established and amidst the drama and romance there are some genuinely creepy moments. Eighteen year old craftswoman Caitrin, being both heroic and vulnerable, makes a worthy addition to Marillier's growing list of strong female protagonists and the romance she ultimately shares is subtly and beautifully expressed.
Heart's Blood is not faultless; certain plot twists can be anticipated in advance and there is the odd flowery turn of phrase. But these small cavils aside, Heart's Blood is a multilayered, hugely readable story of hope, acceptance and bravery. Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Heart's Blood is a on-the-surface somewhat creepy story of a young girl finding protection among a household of the embodied - and the disembodied! - and through her own courage, hope, and love helping them to break a generations-long family curse. In the course of this, she also regains her own true nature - lost on the death of her beloved father.
J.M.'s novels always carry a deeper thread than the surface story, so don't discount this as a "fairy tale" - there are a lot of important life messages here, which we can all learn from.
Her "undead" characters are as interesting as her "alive" ones - it isn't actually necessary to be in a body to be a fully rounded person -and in the end, all her characters face their individual fears and work together to find their peace.
An interesting story, cleverly written - give it a try.
J.M.'s novels always carry a deeper thread than the surface story, so don't discount this as a "fairy tale" - there are a lot of important life messages here, which we can all learn from.
Her "undead" characters are as interesting as her "alive" ones - it isn't actually necessary to be in a body to be a fully rounded person -and in the end, all her characters face their individual fears and work together to find their peace.
An interesting story, cleverly written - give it a try.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a beautiful book! Even though its based on the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, it had its own charm and originality, a separate story in a way as well. I loved everything, from the main character Caitrin, to the little doll and girl ghost! I found the magic mirrors and their attributes used quite cleverly throughout, they added such an interesting way in viewing various circumstances. I was worried at first that Anluan, the chieftain , was going to resemble some sort of animal! Thankfully Marillier has given him human form and though he has afew disabilities, i am happy to say that we have another irish hottie in this tale! I simply could not put this book down. I am a fussy reader, and i have to say that anything Juliet writes is stunning, my favourite author. Juliet, i cannot wait until your next book. Thank you for this lovely story!
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I bought this book over a year ago & have only just read it. Took me several chapters to get into it but after that I loved every word. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Felicity MacFarlane
Powerful and Enchanting
It's story is magical, romantic and an intense page turner. You can't help but fall for Anluan and each character is so highly loved and deeply created that it inspires me to read... Read more
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unputdownable!
this is the best of all Juliet's works in my opinion. I was captured from the first, a fairytale for grown ups. A must for all her fans.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. L. Woods
So disappointing! dull, flat and predictable
I was really looking forward to this book, being a HUGE fan of Juliet Marillier (especially her Sevenwaters trilogy). Read more
Published 16 months ago by liandra
Male readers may find this heavy going
At the moment there's a huge swell of enthusiasm for so-called dark fantasy, which in the broadest sense "Heart's Blood" seems to be, and the enthusiasm of the author's fans seems... Read more
Published 18 months ago by skiffybrummie
Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
I am a big fan of Juliet Marillier anyway but this is really one of her best novels, in my opinion. It is a dark, mesmerising, romantic, exciting and engaging story that gripped me... Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by Lorelei
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In medieval Ireland, eighteen-year-old Caitrin is an anomaly. Before he died, her scribe father not only taught her how to read and write, but allowed her to actively participate... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by TeensReadToo
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Published on 16 Jan 2010 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Juliet Marillier never disappoints
Caitrin arrives at Whistling Tor having fled her entire life. After her father's death, she was abused by her distant cousins to the point where she runs away with only her... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by M. K. Burton
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I am a real fan of Juliet Marillier and couldn't wait to read this new book.What a disappointment it turnd out to be. Read more
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