- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Orion Childrens; 1st Edition edition (4 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184255574X
- ISBN-13: 978-1842555743
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.6 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 348,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'a gripping read, complete with adventure, a little magic, vivid characters and a turbulent background.' (Jennifer Taylor THE BOOKSELLER )
'It's a story that has everything - murder, mystery, passion and even magic' (Amanda Craig THE TIMES )
Like A Tale Of Two Cities rewritten by Angela Carter, this is a tale steeped in wickedness of a ferociously enjoyable kind. (Amanda Craig THE TIMES )
'A splendid story' (THE INDEPENDENT )
'Melodramatic props like secret passages and a beautiful heiress... come alive by the sheer quality of her writing' (THE INDEPENDENT )
'The novel is rich in characters...and, although it uses modern dialogue, it vividly evokes time and place... enthrallingly told, it offers action, surprises and protagonists to care about' (THE SUNDAY TIMES )
'Greed, magic and intrigue fuel this swift-moving novel' (THE GUARDIAN )
'An energetic romp' (Katie Law EVENING STANDARD )
'Captivating' (BOOK ZONE )
'Brilliantly rich and complex' (THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
'Magical' (BIG ISSUE - SCOTLAND )
'Peopled with thrilling characters, and suspenseful in its description' (THE TIMES )
'[Sally Gardner] has a truly original voice... a thrilling read' (THE SPECTATOR )
' run out and buy Sally Gardner's The Red Necklace. If there's a better way to make kids realize how thrilling history can be (in this case, the French Revolution), it's not one I know about.' (Meg Rosoff )
'a wonderful book' (TEEN TITLES )
'It's a story that has everything - murder, mystery, passion and even magic' (Amanda Craig THE TIMES )
Like A Tale Of Two Cities rewritten by Angela Carter, this is a tale steeped in wickedness of a ferociously enjoyable kind. (Amanda Craig THE TIMES )
'A splendid story' (THE INDEPENDENT )
'Melodramatic props like secret passages and a beautiful heiress... come alive by the sheer quality of her writing' (THE INDEPENDENT )
'The novel is rich in characters...and, although it uses modern dialogue, it vividly evokes time and place... enthrallingly told, it offers action, surprises and protagonists to care about' (THE SUNDAY TIMES )
'Greed, magic and intrigue fuel this swift-moving novel' (THE GUARDIAN )
'An energetic romp' (Katie Law EVENING STANDARD )
'Captivating' (BOOK ZONE )
'Brilliantly rich and complex' (THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
'Magical' (BIG ISSUE - SCOTLAND )
'Peopled with thrilling characters, and suspenseful in its description' (THE TIMES )
'[Sally Gardner] has a truly original voice... a thrilling read' (THE SPECTATOR )
' run out and buy Sally Gardner's The Red Necklace. If there's a better way to make kids realize how thrilling history can be (in this case, the French Revolution), it's not one I know about.' (Meg Rosoff )
'a wonderful book' (TEEN TITLES )
Amanda Craig, THE TIMES
'It's a story that has everything - murder, mystery, passion and even magic'
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sally Gardner does history the way it should be done -- as a thrilling story opening out while you read. It's not worthy or cute, and the magic helps the story race along. You feel like you're right in the middle of the French Revolution with the action spinning around you. Great read.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Red Necklace is a fantastic book set during the French Revolution. It tells a story of magic, love and intriguing twists. The writing style is incredibly clear and descriptive, and the ideas and plot-line are absolutely fascinating! The historical facts are accurate and spectacularly written.
A truly magical book.
A truly magical book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Magicians, gypsies, aristocrats and the French Revolution. A beautiful cover. Adventure, thrills, magic. The book promises a lot.
Unfortunately, it is a thoroughly amateur effort. The writing is pedestrian and never lives up to the potential of the story. The time line is not handled coherently - at one point, the book leaps forward by two years. A lot of the time, the chapter starts close to one character, only to change perspective a few paragraphs in. The story is rarely sustained - it sort of hands itself along to the next bit like a relay race of narrative, without really engaging. It reads largely as if it was made up as the author went along - but not in an interesting way. The characterisation is fairly flat, and the dialogue is flatter still. There is magic in this story, but it is never magical / delightful to read. It's a shame. The plot could have been engrossing, had it been handled well. The setting and historical authenticity are the book's only real accomplishments.
The end result is a mess that is not, in my opinion, ready for publication.
Unfortunately, it is a thoroughly amateur effort. The writing is pedestrian and never lives up to the potential of the story. The time line is not handled coherently - at one point, the book leaps forward by two years. A lot of the time, the chapter starts close to one character, only to change perspective a few paragraphs in. The story is rarely sustained - it sort of hands itself along to the next bit like a relay race of narrative, without really engaging. It reads largely as if it was made up as the author went along - but not in an interesting way. The characterisation is fairly flat, and the dialogue is flatter still. There is magic in this story, but it is never magical / delightful to read. It's a shame. The plot could have been engrossing, had it been handled well. The setting and historical authenticity are the book's only real accomplishments.
The end result is a mess that is not, in my opinion, ready for publication.
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Amazing!
This book is set in the French Revolution, and it is gripping till the very end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I read it when I was 10, but I would recommend it to older children... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sophie
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This is a strange mix of fantasy, historical and a bit of mystery thrown in for good measure. It never quite worked for me and it was almost as if the novel couldn't decide what it... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ali
Yummy Writing
I loved the characters and the story. I loved how the story wove through events of the French Revolution. I couldn't put it down and immediately rushed on to the next book. Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. pearce
Great book but hate the cover
I was very disappointed to be sent this excellent book in an ugly brash new-style cover, not the delicate old looking design shown in the picture by Amazon. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Liz
Amazing
I was first put onto this author after a friend let me borrow I, Coriander, and liking that one, sought out more by Sally Gardner. I am now sooooo grateful to that friend! Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by TheLittleRedPostBox
Revolutionary writing
I enjoyed the rather Dickensian quality of the characters in Sally Gardners novel of the French Revolution, full of action, mystery, suspense, magic and gentle romance although... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by Beadyjan
Brilliant!
This is a real page turner. For those who love historical thrillers with a bit of magic. The sequel 'The Silver Blade' is an excellent read, too.
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Leseratte
OMG
This and the Silver Blade combine fantasy with magic and a hint of lurrrve!!
Its amazing!! I really enjoyed it and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy etc. Read more
Its amazing!! I really enjoyed it and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy etc. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Emma Woodhouse
A nice surprise
I was looking for another book here in Amazon and I saw this novel recommended based on my search and I decided to give it a try, although it was catalogued as children fiction. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by AGDA
Wonderful!
Murder, magic and the French Revolution! This is an excellent book by a truly gifted writer. A must for all teenagers who enjoy literature. Read more
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