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Yorsh the Elf finds himself in the unlikely company of two humans and their pet dog. Humans and elves do not get on! But stranger things are happening in the world, with the endless rain, the floods and the ensuing disasters. When Yorsh happens upon a prophecy in a cave, he realises that his journey will have an even greater significance than simply being his attempt to avoid the weather! Heart-warming and truly original, this wonderful novel brings to readers an utterly charming character whose innocence and style are irresistible.
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Silvana De Mari lives near Turin with her family and an enormous dog. She was a surgeon and she worked in both Europe and Africa before devoting herself to psychotherapy. Silvana has published short stories in several magazines. The Last Elf is her first novel.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first saw this book several years ago in a bookshop in Munich, and I have looked for the English translation ever since. This book is a very honestly told story, with little use of dramatic devices, set pieces, or even deep characterisation and yet this is no bad thing: I was initially rather disappointed in the lack of depth, but then there is a lot that is left unsaid that is unsettling and forms a disturbing undercurrent to the book - I found myself pondering on some of the issues raised here for quite sometime after I'd finished and moved on to a new read. There is something very charming and innocent about the hero's reactions to the world around him, and as this is a children's book hopefully the sinister implications about the rather brutal 'real world' the humans inhabit may be less apparent to young readers.
I'm glad that the characterisation is fairly superficial as it makes the deaths of some of the characters with whom the reader has bonded a bit less traumatic!!
So, I definitely recommend this book, yes it does seem to lack depth, but it tackles some quite unpleasant issues for its target audience of 10 to teens and tells a sweet story.
I'm glad that the characterisation is fairly superficial as it makes the deaths of some of the characters with whom the reader has bonded a bit less traumatic!!
So, I definitely recommend this book, yes it does seem to lack depth, but it tackles some quite unpleasant issues for its target audience of 10 to teens and tells a sweet story.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was drawn to the book in Waterstones by the sticker proclaiming 'Dragons, Elves, and a Life-Changing Quest!', but really I wasn't expecting to buy it at all. The cover alone has you thinking it's written for children around six or seven.
And, while it's definitely not an adults book, fantasy-loving teens could easily read this. It's very well written, with clear language and interesting description. With the way De Mari writes, she really makes you think about alot of different issues, including racism and dictatorship. Really, it's not a book for anyone under ten, or over fourteen, but it's good. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five was that, at times, the fact that the Elf, who is the main character, sees things differently to the reader can be confusing and isn't always explained well.
De Mari has taken Elves and Dragons from all the stereo-types and created her own unique creatures. Yorsh - our main character - is nothing like Tolkien's elves, nor is either of the two dragons anything like Poalini's Saphira. Nevertheless, it's interesting and wonderfully written, a refreshing read after all the drama-queen novels that populate the teen sections these days.
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And, while it's definitely not an adults book, fantasy-loving teens could easily read this. It's very well written, with clear language and interesting description. With the way De Mari writes, she really makes you think about alot of different issues, including racism and dictatorship. Really, it's not a book for anyone under ten, or over fourteen, but it's good. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five was that, at times, the fact that the Elf, who is the main character, sees things differently to the reader can be confusing and isn't always explained well.
De Mari has taken Elves and Dragons from all the stereo-types and created her own unique creatures. Yorsh - our main character - is nothing like Tolkien's elves, nor is either of the two dragons anything like Poalini's Saphira. Nevertheless, it's interesting and wonderfully written, a refreshing read after all the drama-queen novels that populate the teen sections these days.
Read it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A story obvioulsy inspired by the WW2 and the horrible killing of the jews, this cute story of the very last elf alive has its ups and its downs. I feel that the story could have run deeper, but must remember that this is ment for the younger generation. Never the less, it is an amusing story. The Elf is downright witty at times, and his take on humans and our humanity is dead on.
The story tells of the last elf alive, how he as a youngster (one born lately) is lost and finds love and protection in the hands of the most unlikely of beings. Humans! Humans have declared war on the elves many years ago, and managed to wipe them from the face of the earth. He befriends a hunter and a woman and together the trio uncovers a age-old elvish legend. A legend that describes what will come of the last elf alive. The wee one has a majour task set out for him. And it involves a rather grumpy and strange dragon!
Yes its funny, it's quite well written too. But it does lack that last...omph! But by all means, read it :) It's worth the time!
The story tells of the last elf alive, how he as a youngster (one born lately) is lost and finds love and protection in the hands of the most unlikely of beings. Humans! Humans have declared war on the elves many years ago, and managed to wipe them from the face of the earth. He befriends a hunter and a woman and together the trio uncovers a age-old elvish legend. A legend that describes what will come of the last elf alive. The wee one has a majour task set out for him. And it involves a rather grumpy and strange dragon!
Yes its funny, it's quite well written too. But it does lack that last...omph! But by all means, read it :) It's worth the time!
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Warm, Enchanting Funny Story
I love this book. From the unpronouncable Yorsh(krunsquarkljolnerstrink) - a lost, lonely little elf who meets various people on his travels - to the marvellously moody and grumpy... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2007 by K. MacNeil
loved it! charming, innocent & funny!
I loved it! can be read in a few hours. A fantasy & a children book, but very enjoyable for adults as well! A different, 'innocent' outlook on life. Ideal to read with the kids... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2006 by kaya
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