- Paperback: 403 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers (31 May 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1595549358
- ISBN-13: 978-1595549358
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.7 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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- #69 in Books > Fiction > Religious & Inspirational > Science Fiction & Fantasy
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I researched writers I thought may attract my interest and Stephen came up. I watched the you tube trailer for book well worth a look!, this had me more intrigued.
Generally I liked the book very much but have few gripes that stopped me giving it 5 stars. But lets us start with the positives because there are many.
The idea of travel through ley lines is fascinating and Stephen gives an explanation at the end of the book of how he derived at the idea. Stephen takes great care in his historical details, which makes everything more believable.
The plot is excellent as you follow different characters stories, all whom are linked to each other.
Minor gripes Kits character is a bit wooden but he may come into his own in the next book? The description of Egypt when Kit, Haven and Giles first landed was to confusing, I lost the amount of wadis they went through!! as they looked for Cosmo.
The book should have come to a conclusion, it leaves everything up in the air for the next book, which is unfair when you have to wait 90 days (as we speak) for its release. But still, I can not wait for next book.
Generally I liked the book very much but have few gripes that stopped me giving it 5 stars. But lets us start with the positives because there are many.
The idea of travel through ley lines is fascinating and Stephen gives an explanation at the end of the book of how he derived at the idea. Stephen takes great care in his historical details, which makes everything more believable.
The plot is excellent as you follow different characters stories, all whom are linked to each other.
Minor gripes Kits character is a bit wooden but he may come into his own in the next book? The description of Egypt when Kit, Haven and Giles first landed was to confusing, I lost the amount of wadis they went through!! as they looked for Cosmo.
The book should have come to a conclusion, it leaves everything up in the air for the next book, which is unfair when you have to wait 90 days (as we speak) for its release. But still, I can not wait for next book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book (and its sequel) could have been so much more.
Traveling between different universes and worlds... That sounds very exciting. Think of all the unknown wonders you could find. This would be the ultimate dream for both scifi buffs and others.
Sadly it is not so. The places that are traveled to are dull and not wonderous at all.
The main characters in the book(s) are flat, and it is not easy to get any sort of feelings for them. Each storyline is tedious and boring.
I have read Lawheads Empyrion saga earlier on, and found them to be among the best books I have read. But the Bright Empire books was a huge letdown. Of course, what the future "The Spirit Well", "The Shadow Lamp", "The Fatal Tree" have in store, I do not know, and will not ever know.
Traveling between different universes and worlds... That sounds very exciting. Think of all the unknown wonders you could find. This would be the ultimate dream for both scifi buffs and others.
Sadly it is not so. The places that are traveled to are dull and not wonderous at all.
The main characters in the book(s) are flat, and it is not easy to get any sort of feelings for them. Each storyline is tedious and boring.
I have read Lawheads Empyrion saga earlier on, and found them to be among the best books I have read. But the Bright Empire books was a huge letdown. Of course, what the future "The Spirit Well", "The Shadow Lamp", "The Fatal Tree" have in store, I do not know, and will not ever know.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I got The Skin Map from Booksneeze (at no charge, no obligations, very awesome), I really had no idea what to expect. I had already read a few of Stephen Lawhead's books, and I knew that he had a diverse range of style. So I dug in with no preconceived notions about what it would be like.
And I loved it.
His mastery of the art of description is beyond belief (I had to stop several times to jump up and down because I loved his style so much, seriously). His level of attention to details like period mindset and speech is a delight to behold (especially for die-hard background-first novelists like me).
My only quibble was that he doesn't end the first book as a stand-alone. He makes you need to read the next one to continue the story arc properly. And that isn't out yet, which is maddening.
And for those of you who are worried about inappropriate content (I was a bit, since his Song of Albion trilogy had some), don't be. It is completely clean. Utterly. I couldn't have been more pleased on that score (and promptly gave it to my little siblings to share).
5 out of 5 stars, very recommended.
And I loved it.
His mastery of the art of description is beyond belief (I had to stop several times to jump up and down because I loved his style so much, seriously). His level of attention to details like period mindset and speech is a delight to behold (especially for die-hard background-first novelists like me).
My only quibble was that he doesn't end the first book as a stand-alone. He makes you need to read the next one to continue the story arc properly. And that isn't out yet, which is maddening.
And for those of you who are worried about inappropriate content (I was a bit, since his Song of Albion trilogy had some), don't be. It is completely clean. Utterly. I couldn't have been more pleased on that score (and promptly gave it to my little siblings to share).
5 out of 5 stars, very recommended.
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A bright start to the Bright Empires Series
Ley lines, thunderstorms, a great-grandfather appearing in a alley are the ingredients for a treasure quest chasing a map tattooed on human skin through a world of intersecting... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Broxgirl
Great read
Totally enjoyed, could hardly put it down. Another triumph from a master. Cant wait to read the next book, The Bone House (Bright Empires)
Published 7 months ago by Steven Bradshaw
Not for me!
The Skin Map by Stephen R Lawhead.
Oh dear! I am so thankful that I have finally finished this book. Read more
Oh dear! I am so thankful that I have finally finished this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Linda
Beautifully done!
(A review written by my daughter.)
Some might say the appearance of a book is less important but I appreciate the aesthetically pleasing design of "The Skin Map". Read more
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Published 10 months ago by D. Heinrichs-Gale
Good but disapointing
The Skin Map written by Stephen Lawhead was given to me free by Booksneeze with no obligation as to the type of review I should write. Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Lamont
Might Need a Map
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