- Paperback: 280 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; Reissue edition (Feb 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014034912X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140349122
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,499,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have only one complaint about this very accomplished fantasy, and that's that the author wrote only two YA fantasies. The Perilous Gard is a wonderful concoction of myth and folklore, set in Tudor England and holding definite echoes of Tam Lin.
The setting and period are wonderfully realised, with the characters acting in character and in period.
The setting and period are wonderfully realised, with the characters acting in character and in period.
This book is a huge favourite of mine, as are some other Tam Lin inspired titles - Pamela Dean's "Tam Lin" and Diana Wynne Jones' "Fire and Hemlock".
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked up this book because people said it is a wonderful historical-fantasy YA story. They are SO right about that. The book does contain some "magic" if you want to call it that, though it is not the "invisible rabbit" thing (just like the way I like it :)), and a good romance (which made me LOVE the book :D)
I simply adored the characters, specially Kate for the way her mind worked. And because of that, I really enjoyed the last 3 chapters very much.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Perilous Gard is an absolutely fantastic Tam Lin type of story. The Elizabethan setting is done superbly and Elizabeth Marie Pope manages to make everything, even the Fey, seem realistic. Kate and Christopher are captivating main characters and their relationship is both complex and intriguing.
The whole novel is filled with suspense, a superbly crafted and paced plot, subtlety, and clever allusions to many old ballads. Excellently done! Some other excellent Tam Lin retellings include Diana Wynne Jones' Fire and Hemlock, and Patricia A. McKillip's Winter Rose.
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An intelligent adventure for girls
This book is remarkable in several ways -- the main characteris a young woman who is very accessible -- she is uncertain, brave, humorous. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1999
A classic, timeless adventure-romance
A charming, witty re-telling of the legend of Tam Lin, with a refreshingly common-sensical heroine, an appealing hero, a host of amusing or villainous supporting characters, and a... Read more
Published on 22 July 1999
This books was deligfhtful.
I listened to this book on recorded books (unabrigded) and loved it. The use of our english language was superior. Read more
Published on 11 July 1999
This book is excellent for readers of any age!
This book is an great mix of history and fiction. With an adventourus lead character and unexpected plot twists, this story will have you hooked! Read more
Published on 18 Nov 1998
one of the best books ever
the way ms. pope portrayes kate is marvolous. the love story was not overly mauldin or mushy but still very amazing. I love everything about the book.
Published on 27 Aug 1998
Couldn't be better!
This is the perfect book for anyone who loves magic. I've read it so many times and still can't wait to start reading it again! Read more
Published on 20 Jun 1998
Excellent book: proves fairies are not for children only.
I can only heartily endorse the comments of the reviews above. The Perilous Gard is a wonderful book as is Pope's other book, The Sherwood Ring. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 1998
This one is wonderful, but The Sherwood Ring is superb.
The Perilous Gard is a spell-binding book, beautifully written (especially the dialogue). My daughter and I both love it. Read more
Published on 9 April 1998
I loved this book and want more by her
I loved this book, which fortunately is in print, and highly recommend it. I also loved this author's other book for young adults, The Sherwood Ring, which is out of print - I... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 1998
A book with which to be stranded on a desert island
I have read this book literally hundreds of times since I was eleven! I attend Bryn Mawr College just because Elizabeth Marie Pope went there, too! Read more
Published on 16 Jan 1998
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