See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
A Song for Arbonne
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

A Song for Arbonne (Paperback)

by Guy Gavriel Kay (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


22 used from £0.01

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Last Light of the Sun

The Last Light of the Sun

by Guy Gavriel Kay
4.4 out of 5 stars (10) 
The Lions of Al-Rassan

The Lions of Al-Rassan

by Guy Gavriel Kay
4.6 out of 5 stars (21) 
Lord of Emperors (The Sarantine mosaic)

Lord of Emperors (The Sarantine mosaic)

by Guy Gavriel Kay
4.6 out of 5 stars (5)  £5.99
Sailing to Sarantium (Earthlight)

Sailing to Sarantium (Earthlight)

by Guy Gavriel Kay
4.1 out of 5 stars (13) 
The Darkest Road (Fionavar Tapestry)

The Darkest Road (Fionavar Tapestry)

by Guy Gavriel Kay
4.7 out of 5 stars (12)  £6.29
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; New Ed edition (4 Oct 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0586216774
  • ISBN-13: 978-0586216774
  • Product Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.1 x 3.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 229,343 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in this category:

    #11 in  Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Authors, A-Z > K > Kay, Guy Gavriel

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Synopsis
This fantasy novel is designed to be of interest to readers of Tolkien's work. The book is set in an heroic world populated with rare people, moral dilemmas and physical relationships as well as with magic, war and song.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
guy gavriel kay

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

6 Reviews
5 star:
 (6)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Kay's Best Work?, 10 Jul 1999
By A Customer
I have greatly enjoyed Guy Gavriel Kay's writing, and even found "The Fionavar Tapestry" engaging, if not equal to his later, more mature work. Kay is certainly one of the best and most original writers fantasy has to offer, and this work remains a favorite. Like "The Lions of Al-Rassan" and "Sailing to Sarantium ", the story is loosely based upon a historical period and culture, in this case the troubadour era of Mediterranean Europe. Kay interweaves his tale with the customs of medieval knighthood as well as the conflicting worship of a patriarchal sun god and an older, magical veneration of a goddess familiar to anyone having studied Robert Graves. Interlaced into these plot motifs are elements of court intrigue, mystery, and familial skeletons in the closet. Yet out of this seeming disparate stew Kay is able to distill a complicated tale of conflict that is not only believable but attains a life of its own. Unlike much fantasy fiction, the characterization is mature and complex, both in thought and motivation, and Kay's characters evolve with the story. Further, neither the plot nor the players always follow what is expected, yet at no time does the action become contrived or a stretch of one's credulity. Kay obviously loves the unforeseen twist, and cleverly calls it to use. And I think you'll find the aftermath to "A Song for Arbonne" an unsuspected delight.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Passion, Love and Hate., 3 Mar 1999
By A Customer
I am not a great fan of Guy Gavriel Kay but this book rivaled the talents of David Eddings and Katherine Kerr, a true masterpeice that combines love, hate and passion with assasin attempts, war and civil dispute.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, Beautiful, Brilliant!, 15 Oct 1998
By A Customer
In my humble opinion, Guy Gavriel Kay's best book. Believe me, that is no small compliment because Kay's books are all wonderful. A Song for Arbonne, though, is my personal favorite. It is a book filled with passion and guaranteed to bring tears to the reader's eyes. The writing is beautiful and the story is brilliantly executed. A MUST for anyone's collection.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST
This is is my first GGK novel and I was a little dubious at first thinking it was going to be a silly romance. However, I loved it! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Catherine L. Vickers

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent; well worth reading
When I first came across "A Song for Arbonne" I was dubious about whether it would be the style of fantasy I like to read. Read more
Published 9 months ago by MKJ

5.0 out of 5 stars Beg, Borrow or Steal ...
... To get this book.

It is by far and away one of the best fantasy books i have ever read (and i tend to read anything i can get my hands on - hell i'm still up to date on the... Read more

Published on 1 Mar 2004 by katdoyland

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

Up to 75% off Shoes

Shoe Clearance - 75% off Shoes
Save up to 75% on shoes for the whole family.

›Shop clearance shoes

  

Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers

Braun Series 3 390cc Clean & Renew System Rechargeable Foil Electric Shaver
Get in touch with your smooth side with Braun Series shavers, now with Gillette blade technology.

›Discover Braun Series at Amazon.co.uk

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (75)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (464)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (165)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (82)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates