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Incarceron (Paperback)

by Catherine Fisher (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (3 May 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340893605
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340893609
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 100,613 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels'

 

(Amanda Craig, The Times )

'... imaginatively drawn and vividly described. ... an exciting adventure story.'

(School Librarian )

'... stands out above all others ... It’s imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.'

(Times, Amanda Craig )

'a deliciously dark and scary ride.'

(Nicholas Tucker, The Independent )

'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.'

(Independent )

'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.'

(The Bookseller )

'a smart, complex, engrossing and emotionally involving read.'

(Bookshelves of Doom )

'a deep and sophisticated adventure story'

(Write Away )

'... a riveting book that keeps you turning pages. There are plenty of plot twists, mysteries, excitement, and secrets to hold your attention from the beginning to the very end. Even things that seem obvious may not be as they seem; there's enough ambiguity to keep you guessing.'

(Wands and Worlds )

PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:
'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'

(Booklist - May 06 )

'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.'

(Horn Book Review May/June 06 )

'... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended.' (The Bookseller )

'suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please.' (School Librarian )

'A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked' (Publisher's Weekly )

'A powerful and very exciting adventure story.' (School Library Journal )

'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy'

(New Welsh Review )

'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.'

(The Bookbag )

'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by richly imaginative characters'

(Carousel )

'... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans'

(Buzz )


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Incarceron – a futuristic prison, sealed from view, where the descendants of the original prisoners live in a dark world torn by rivalry and savagery. It is a terrifying mix of high technology – a living building which pervades the novel as an ever-watchful, ever-vengeful character, and a typical medieval torture chamber – chains, great halls, dungeons. A young prisoner, Finn, has haunting visions of an earlier life, and cannot believe he was born here and has always been here.

In the outer world, Claudia, daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, is trapped in her own form of prison – a futuristic world constructed beautifully to look like a past era, an imminent marriage she dreads. She knows nothing of Incarceron, except that it exists. But there comes a moment when Finn, inside Incarceron, and Claudia, outside, simultaneously find a device – a crystal key, through which they can talk to each other. And so the plan for Finn’s escape is born ...

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - definitely recommend it!, 11 Jun 2007
By N. Blanluet (Cardiff, Wales) - See all my reviews
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Really enjoyed it, the story is gripping pretty much from the start but the last 100-150 pages have just been "WOW!" after "Oh, WOW!!!" The twists just left me gobsmacked and unable to put down the book. Although it's a children's book (and this shows in the format and the print) I didn't think the story was dumbed down at all (as it can sometimes be) and as an adult who never read children's books I was very impressed and thoroughly loved it. Another reviewer found it predictable and disappointing but no so me - read it, read it, READ IT!!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading, 5 Oct 2007
By K. March "Lirael" (London) - See all my reviews
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Incarceron begins with two stories which weave together cleverly as the book goes on

First there's Finn who exists in some kind of huge futuristic prison called 'Incarceron' contolled by the mother of all computers. It has definite parallels to the Matrix in its enormous sense of scale, computer control and the inmates belief that a world outside can only exist in legend.
Then there's Claudia, who does live in a world outside and whose father is the warden of Incarceron. She has no idea where the prison is or how to get inside. But her desire to find out is drastically increased when she comes to believe that a person very dear to her heart was secretly imprisoned after his death was faked in order to remove him as the next heir to the throne.
It's part sci-fi, part fantasy and Finn and Claudia's possible relationship is a strong draw to the story as well. It's quite compelling, fairly original and well written.
The ending? Well there are some good twists and it's not wholly predictable, but it also leaves it wide open for a sequal or two. Whilst this is fine, it does mean that some threads are left hanging, which is slightly annoying. I would have preferred it to stand up as a complete story in its own right. It was worth the read but I'm not sure I'd make time to read the inevitable second installment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars incarceron, 8 Mar 2008
By lyra "lyra" (bedford uk) - See all my reviews
I'm not going to summarise the plot as that has already been done well by other reviewers and I wouldn't want to give more away. A great book with a complex plot and two interesting worlds for the price of one. Each world is a prison in its own different way. I felt this novel was original, pacy and had a compelling storyline. It is easy to engage with a number of the characters, especially Finn and Claudia but others were suitably mysterious. Some of the plotline with Finn and Claudia can be predicted, but there is enough that makes you want to read on. I was also a bit frustrated by the fact that the ending clearly invites a sequel, but I suppose that is true of many good children's novels at the moment. There are elements of suspence, sci fi, fantasy, adventure and romance, but I wouldn't recommend it for readers under 12. Some of the intrigue and sublety would be lost on younger readers, and that would be a shame.
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