It is 1492 and the flames of the Spanish Inquisition are sweeping Europe. Never has the lure of the New World seemed more attractive. A boat load of nuns transported by their very own unruly genie discover a New World - the magical kingdom of Prester John. By the author of "Here be Demons".
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Morbid, horror, not suited for minors
12 Feb 2013
By Ms. K
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Format:Paperback
The mermaids in the title suggested to me a book that would be fanciful and pleasant. This was not the case. And frankly, even flesh-eating cannibal mermaids would have been more cheerful than the horrible atrocity at the end of the book, rivaling a war crime torture scenario.
The supposed story arc of the book is about Prestor John, king of mythical species such as unicorns, etc. If the voyage succeeds, the mythical creatures will continue their existence in the New World. If it fails, they will vanish from Earth forever.
The peculiar main storyline is about a pregnant young girl who may be carrying the messiah ... or the antichrist ... or perhaps the normally-conceived child of a normal man.
Let me state that I am a huge fan of Ms Friesner. I was collecting her works - and none of them hinted at this sort of book. She is an excellent writer! In fact, if she wasn't so good, I would not have become so immersed in this story and so shocked.
If you are considering giving this book to a teen or younger child, or an innocent and happy person, please reconsider. Or read it yourself first. I've read gritty military and science fiction books containing terrible crimes before ... but I wish I had brain bleach for this one.
The supposed story arc of the book is about Prestor John, king of mythical species such as unicorns, etc. If the voyage succeeds, the mythical creatures will continue their existence in the New World. If it fails, they will vanish from Earth forever.
The peculiar main storyline is about a pregnant young girl who may be carrying the messiah ... or the antichrist ... or perhaps the normally-conceived child of a normal man.
Let me state that I am a huge fan of Ms Friesner. I was collecting her works - and none of them hinted at this sort of book. She is an excellent writer! In fact, if she wasn't so good, I would not have become so immersed in this story and so shocked.
If you are considering giving this book to a teen or younger child, or an innocent and happy person, please reconsider. Or read it yourself first. I've read gritty military and science fiction books containing terrible crimes before ... but I wish I had brain bleach for this one.
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C+/B- Nuns, Gypsy, Muslim, and Jew voyage to New World
15 July 2011
By Anna D. Allen
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This novel had a fascinating set up-- a gypsy, a Muslim princess, a Jewish girl, and a group of nuns race to the New World in 1492 ahead of Columbus. Their mode of transportation is magic, and they are endeavoring to save the magical world of Prestor John.
Of course, as Yesterday We Saw Mermaids is not an alternative history novel, we all know what happens. But the telling of this tale is compelling and ends with a sparkle of hope.
It is written in first person from the POV of one of the nuns and is her recordings of their journey. The title is derived from a real line in Columbus's log book, only in Yesterday We Saw Mermaids, they are real mermaids.
I had too great an expectation with this novel. As a result, I found it "okay" (as Amazon defines 3 stars).
Of course, as Yesterday We Saw Mermaids is not an alternative history novel, we all know what happens. But the telling of this tale is compelling and ends with a sparkle of hope.
It is written in first person from the POV of one of the nuns and is her recordings of their journey. The title is derived from a real line in Columbus's log book, only in Yesterday We Saw Mermaids, they are real mermaids.
I had too great an expectation with this novel. As a result, I found it "okay" (as Amazon defines 3 stars).
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