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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent work, 5 May 1999
By A Customer
Young Benedikt is a bard, but he is a handicapped one. He can only Sing one Quarter, water, and that makes him an outcast, separated from the camaraderie of the other bards by his disability. So when his queen asks for a bard to travel on a dangerous voyage to search for the Dark Sailor of legend, Benedikt surprises himself and everyone else by volunteering. When disaster befalls the ship, Benedikt is the only survivor, and is taken captive by an odd race of people. As he recovers from his ordeal, Benedikt begins to learn the language of the strangers, and figures out that he is being played as pawn between two siblings who are embroiled in a political war for dominance. As the war escalates, and the brother and sister reveal that there are no lengths to which they will not go to win over the other one, Benedikt's very life is in danger. He realizes there is no hope for rescue, because no one knows he has survived. So Benedikt must do what he can to save himself. Utilizing the only power within his reach, the power to Sing water, the maimed and tortured young man does the only thing he can, he learns a new Song, the most powerful water Song of all, and manages to triumph over all odds. Tanya Huffs Quarters series is a fascinating creation of a brilliantly talented author. The Quartered Sea may be the best yet. A fantasy which stands alone as the coming of age of a young man who believes himself hopelessly handicapped, but who finally finds his place and triumphs against overwhelming odds, The Quartered Sea is also an excellent fulfillment of the promise of the other Quarters books. This book is an experience not to be missed, whether or not you've read the previous ones. Rickey R. Mallory
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