- Mass Market Paperback
- Publisher: HarperCollins; 2nd THUS edition
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006479367
- ISBN-13: 978-0006479369
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.7 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hmmm...lets just say this book was a very pleasent surprise that will be enjoyed by anyone who loves fantasy fiction with a touch of humour. The story is about two teenage girls who decide to hitch-hike across Ireland in search of some fun, or even, should I say - magic. As to what happens when they find it - the reader is sucked into a world of fairies, ancient legends and modern day funny business men alike. The two worlds (modern and faire) seem to have an interesting, interwoven relationship, and for that alone the book is a joy to read.
Moreover, it does carry the message that for dreams and fantasy to exist, there must be a sacrifice. I would reccomend this novel to anyone who likes, lets see, Harry Potter - teenagers and children alike.
Moreover, it does carry the message that for dreams and fantasy to exist, there must be a sacrifice. I would reccomend this novel to anyone who likes, lets see, Harry Potter - teenagers and children alike.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
THE HUNTER'S MOON is about two cousins, Gwen and Findabhair, who have often dreamt about being able to enter the world of Faerie. During a summer holiday, they decide to hitch-hike across Ireland with the intention of finding fun and adventure. But, despite them both wishing they could see into the world of the Fey, both never really extect to have that wish granted.
Early on into their trip, Findabhair is abducted by the Faerie King so that he came make her his new bride. Alone and feeling slightly unwanted, Gwen now has a new adventure to face - rescuing her cousin from the world of Faerie. But, she soon realises that this is not going to be as easy as she first thought. From her short glance into Faerie, she has come to realise that although their world has its beauty and and obvious temptations, there also seems to be a hidden darker side to faeries. And the Faerie King will not give up his new Queen easily.
What I love about THE HUNTER'S MOON is how easily Melling melds the world of Faerie with our world - in this book they are separate but considered to live alongside each other; one cannot survive without the other. She also has a great knowledge of the mythology and folklore of Ireland which obviously helps to bring the novel alive. The reason I have not awarded higher than 3 stars is because I felt that there were times when the writing felt immature. I felt that Gwen could have been constructed a lot better than she was - she seemed to be a bunch of cliches thrown together. I also felt that the story itself seemed a little childish at tmes - by this I mean that the writing let it down. Chapters were incredibly short and any moments of suspense seemed to be very quickly and easily sorted out. To me, this is just sloppy.
To enjoy this book, you really have to take it for what it is - a story aimed at younger adults which follows all the usual writing formulas for the specific genre.
As a quick, easy read it's OK.
Early on into their trip, Findabhair is abducted by the Faerie King so that he came make her his new bride. Alone and feeling slightly unwanted, Gwen now has a new adventure to face - rescuing her cousin from the world of Faerie. But, she soon realises that this is not going to be as easy as she first thought. From her short glance into Faerie, she has come to realise that although their world has its beauty and and obvious temptations, there also seems to be a hidden darker side to faeries. And the Faerie King will not give up his new Queen easily.
What I love about THE HUNTER'S MOON is how easily Melling melds the world of Faerie with our world - in this book they are separate but considered to live alongside each other; one cannot survive without the other. She also has a great knowledge of the mythology and folklore of Ireland which obviously helps to bring the novel alive. The reason I have not awarded higher than 3 stars is because I felt that there were times when the writing felt immature. I felt that Gwen could have been constructed a lot better than she was - she seemed to be a bunch of cliches thrown together. I also felt that the story itself seemed a little childish at tmes - by this I mean that the writing let it down. Chapters were incredibly short and any moments of suspense seemed to be very quickly and easily sorted out. To me, this is just sloppy.
To enjoy this book, you really have to take it for what it is - a story aimed at younger adults which follows all the usual writing formulas for the specific genre.
As a quick, easy read it's OK.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
A well-written, entertaining, novel
31 Aug 2005
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed O.R. Melling's novel. It's a fun coming-of-age adventure in which the main character, Gwen, develops her own strength and learns how to outwit the fairies. At first she is overshadowed by her beautiful cousin Findabhair. But when her cousin is kidnapped, Gwen must go on a quest throughout Ireland to recue her. Melling does an excellent job weaving in traditional fairy myth with beautiful descriptions of modern-day Ireland. Though the plot is thin in places I found the novel as a whole to be entertaining and enjoyable.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Excellent At Any Age
6 Nov 2003
I first read this book reluctantly for a novel study in grade 7. After finishing it I immediately went out and bought my own copy, as well as other titles by O. R. Melling. Gwen's quest in search of her cousin is a fascinating read as Melling sweeps the reader across Ireland giving a tale nothing short of epic in the eyes of a 13 year old. Now in university and studying the classics, this book is still incredible to me. I have recommended it to friends not of Irish descent who have loved it just as much as I have. It is a universal story of struggle and the right of passage for young girls in the modern world. I absolutely loved this book, and anyone who feels it is beneath them because of its target audience is robbing themselves of an excellent read. I have re-read this book countless times and still find it a joy, using it and others as a bridge between the books I have to study. Anyone looking to get teenagers interested in reading or in need of a good book to escape into should definitely give this a try.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Enjoyable... for a Tween or Young Teenager
28 July 2007
Format:Paperback
While I enjoyed some of the moments of the book, the flow seemed awkward and there were times when I felt the characters were a little too one dimensional and contrived.
Once I was finished reading the book, I gifted it to a girl who attends the same ballet school as my daughter. She later said she absolutely loved the book. Perhaps the teenage girls in the book were more "realistic" to a twelve-year-old than a thirty-something-year-old. Or maybe free books just read better than $8 books do.
Overall, good brain candy for a quicky read and an interesting and fun look into the world of the fae, but nothing that drove me to wanting to read more of the Chronicles of Faerie books.
Once I was finished reading the book, I gifted it to a girl who attends the same ballet school as my daughter. She later said she absolutely loved the book. Perhaps the teenage girls in the book were more "realistic" to a twelve-year-old than a thirty-something-year-old. Or maybe free books just read better than $8 books do.
Overall, good brain candy for a quicky read and an interesting and fun look into the world of the fae, but nothing that drove me to wanting to read more of the Chronicles of Faerie books.
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