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Loved by the masses, the prolific Margit Sandemo has written over 170 novels to date and is Scandinavia s most widely read author... --Mia Gahne, Scanorama magazine
The Guardian
Margit Sandemo, simply, is quite wonderful
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was not entirely what I expected upon first picking it up. From the title I imagined the book would be a typical fantasy book. However, this novel read more like a historical novel with elements of fantasy than a strictly fantasy novel. For me the story started slowly, the intial chapter didn't really grab my attention, but after that the story became much more interesting and involving.
Spellbound starts in Norway in 1581 where a young women named Silje, her entire family wiped out by the plague, finds and raises two orphans. The tale revolves around Silje, her struggles, and her involvement with the mystical ice people after a chance meeting with one man.
An interesting start to a series with plenty of potential. I for one look forward to the next book.
Spellbound starts in Norway in 1581 where a young women named Silje, her entire family wiped out by the plague, finds and raises two orphans. The tale revolves around Silje, her struggles, and her involvement with the mystical ice people after a chance meeting with one man.
An interesting start to a series with plenty of potential. I for one look forward to the next book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read all of Margits 180 + books in norwegian. Spellbound, the first book in The Legend of the Ice People, is the start of a colossal saga. Total 47 titles.
I find the english translation very good.
Beware that this is not ordinary fantasy. More historic, epic, romance and supernatural, but there is a fantasy feel to the books, and more as the series develops. And for the supernatural... She has been careful with this in the first books, but certainly makes up for that later! And it is the distinct supernatural earthy feeling that for me makes these books stand out from all those other boring sagas and romantic novels.
I find the english translation very good.
Beware that this is not ordinary fantasy. More historic, epic, romance and supernatural, but there is a fantasy feel to the books, and more as the series develops. And for the supernatural... She has been careful with this in the first books, but certainly makes up for that later! And it is the distinct supernatural earthy feeling that for me makes these books stand out from all those other boring sagas and romantic novels.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read Spellbound 4 years ago and fell in love with the series. When I found out it was being translated to english (i'm icelandic) I was thrilled for all the people who are now able to read the books. I really love the books because it's not your typical love/fantasy story. You learn a lot about history and how Europe changed through the ages.
I have now just finished reading book no. 18 and waiting for the next one, there are 47 books in the series so you have got a lot to look forward to!!
I have now just finished reading book no. 18 and waiting for the next one, there are 47 books in the series so you have got a lot to look forward to!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Legend of the Ice People Series
This is a fantastic series (so far). Does anybody know when the next books in the series will be available in English? Read more
Published 23 months ago by W. Boyle
Rebels and Nappy Rash!
This very readable novel is the first in a series by best-selling Scandinavian author Margit Sandemo, whose books are being made available for the first time in English. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2009 by Ms. D. R. Moorhouse
An unexpected pleasure!
As mentioned in other reviews I was expecting more of a "fantasy" kind of book when I originally picked this up in a shop, however, though not like that I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2008 by Ms. Nicola Hazel Gray
A spellbinding page turner
I had the priviledge of meeting Margit Sandemo at the launch of her Saga 'Legend of the Ice People'
Now that I have read the first volume I have pre-ordered the next 3 volumes... Read more
Now that I have read the first volume I have pre-ordered the next 3 volumes... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2008 by Sonja Haggett "Fountain"
Enjoyed it just as much as before
I've already read all of the books in this series so I knew exactly what to expect. However, I was excited to see what it would be like to read in English since I read the Swedish... Read more
Published on 31 July 2008 by C. StJean
Captivating stories
This is a series of books I recommend to everyone who enjoys history, magic, drama, love, and great characters. Read more
Published on 18 July 2008 by Tone Alexandra Sletnes Larsen
You'll be hooked from the first page
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started to read 'Spellbound', thinking that it wasn't the type of book I would usually read, but I can't praise this enough, its a great... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2008 by C. L. Cleere
Loved it!
I was sent this book as a proof copy. I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, having to make excuses to sneak away and read another few chapters. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2008 by M. Andrew Christie
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