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- Estado
- Type
- Novel
- Publication Name
- Atria Books
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Atria Books
ISBN-10
1451660227
ISBN-13
9781451660227
eBay Product ID (ePID)
124813272
Product Key Features
Book Title
Something Red : a Novel
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Fantasy / Historical
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
9.9 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-044435
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Relax. Master storyteller Douglas Nicholas is about to transport you to far-away places, show you far-off times; but hold on tight :while the cresting rhythm of his cadenced prose mounts, your throbbing pulsethat same blood clock his characters tell time bywill pound unstoppably, as identical horror howls fatally outside, smiles beguilingly within, and your skin senses stone sweat behind the castle's painted plaster walls, beneath midwinter-deep drifts of snow. When I say Something Red is asensation, I mean precisely that: this book'ssensational! Ronald Christ, author of Bonevardi: Constructing Magic, " This is a beautifully written work, with evocative prose which captures the essence of traveling in winter in Middle Ages England."-- Snarky Writer, Nicholas's beautiful prose, his detailed portrayal of life in medieval England, interesting characters, and underlying supernatural themes make this book a real gem., "Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end . . . Something Red is sure to be a best seller."-- Agenda Magazine, Ably conjuring the beauties and drawbacks of the past, and with an engaging and unusual cast-list, Something Red is a thoroughbred novel of nightmare terror, ruled by a force of sheer evil that seems, and may well prove, unstoppable.Tanith Lee, award-winning author of The Silver Metal Lover, "Written with great skill, this atmospheric, yet gritty, story will remain with you, and it is a wonderful addition to the long line of stories devoted to the magic of fairy tales."-- Book Hog, Rich in historical detail, this suspenseful coming-of-age fantasy grabs the reader with the facts of life in medieval England and the magic spells woven into its landscape. Publishers Weekly (starred review), The most stunning debut novel I have ever read. The language is beautiful and descriptive; the novel is an incredible sensory experience for the reader., " Relax. Master storyteller Douglas Nicholas is about to transport you to far-away places, show you far-off × but hold on tight : while the cresting rhythm of his cadenced prose mounts, your throbbing pulse--that same blood clock his characters tell time by--will pound unstoppably, as identical horror howls fatally outside, smiles beguilingly within, and your skin senses stone sweat behind the castle's painted plaster walls, beneath midwinter-deep drifts of snow. When I say Something Red is a sensation, I mean precisely that: this book's sensational! "--Ronald Christ, author of Bonevardi: Constructing Magic, " Something Red absolutely blew me away. This is one of the best debuts I've read in years and the story itself still haunts my dreams. It was all the best elements of Irish folklore, historical fiction, and a very frightening mystery at its cores."-- Chaotic Compendiums, Douglas Nicholas has written a gut-wrenching, harrowing novel in Something Red ; however, he's also written a touching, realistic story about what made a family, love, and life during a 13th century English winter . . . Nicholas' storytelling painted this novel with historic realism that made it pop right off the page. . . If you like a non-stop thrilling roller coaster ride, hop on board with Something Red !, "Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end . . . Something Red is sure to be a best seller."-- Agenda Magazine, " Relax. Master storyteller Douglas Nicholas is about to transport you to far-away places, show you far-off × but hold on tight : while the cresting rhythm of his cadenced prose mounts, your throbbing pulse-that same blood clock his characters tell time by-will pound unstoppably, as identical horror howls fatally outside, smiles beguilingly within, and your skin senses stone sweat behind the castle's painted plaster walls, beneath midwinter-deep drifts of snow. When I say Something Red is a sensation, I mean precisely that: this book's sensational! "-Ronald Christ, author of Bonevardi: Constructing Magic, The poetic nature of the language, the increasing of the novel's atmospheric spook and the members of the traveling family made Something Red a winner., Debut novelist Douglas Nicholas goes for the throat with Something Red . Rich in history, ankle deep in blood, and packed with brilliant writing and whip-smart plotting., "I loved Something Red . Douglas Nicholas conjures up the distant thirteenth century with prose as magical as that practiced by his sorceress-queen. This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power and suspenseful drama. The hair-raising finale will keep you reading far into the night."-Carol Goodman, national bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages, "Ably conjuring the beauties and drawbacks of the past, and with an engaging and unusual cast-list, Something Red is a thoroughbred novel of nightmare terror, ruled by a force of sheer evil that seems, and may well prove, unstoppable."-Tanith Lee, award-winning author of The Silver Metal Lover, "Not for the faint of heart, this pulse pounding page-turner grabs you from the start and never lets you go. A wickedly clever and evocative combination of history, horror, mystery, and magic."-- Booklist, Something Red absolutely blew me away. This is one of the best debuts I've read in years and the story itself still haunts my dreams. It was all the best elements of Irish folklore, historical fiction, and a very frightening mystery at its cores. Chaotic Compendiums, "I loved Something Red . Douglas Nicholas conjures up the distant thirteenth century with prose as magical as that practiced by his sorceress-queen. This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power and suspenseful drama. The hair-raising finale will keep you reading far into the night."--Carol Goodman, national bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages, Written with great skill, this atmospheric, yet gritty, story will remain with you, and it is a wonderful addition to the long line of stories devoted to the magic of fairy tales. Book Hog|9781451660227|, This darkly atmospheric debut novel is well worth its measured plot-building for its horrific, unexpected ending., "Rich in historical detail, this suspenseful coming-of-age fantasy grabs the reader with the facts of life in medieval England and the magic spells woven into its landscape."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review), The poetic nature of the language, the increasing of the novels atmospheric spook and the members of the traveling family made Something Red a winner., "Ably conjuring the beauties and drawbacks of the past, and with an engaging and unusual cast-list, Something Red is a thoroughbred novel of nightmare terror, ruled by a force of sheer evil that seems, and may well prove, unstoppable."--Tanith Lee, award-winning author of The Silver Metal Lover, " Relax. Master storyteller Douglas Nicholas is about to transport you to far-away places, show you far-off times; but hold on tight : while the cresting rhythm of his cadenced prose mounts, your throbbing pulse-that same blood clock his characters tell time by-will pound unstoppably, as identical horror howls fatally outside, smiles beguilingly within, and your skin senses stone sweat behind the castle's painted plaster walls, beneath midwinter-deep drifts of snow. When I say Something Red is a sensation, I mean precisely that: this book's sensational! "-Ronald Christ, author of Bonevardi: Constructing Magic, I loved Something Red . Douglas Nicholas conjures up the distant thirteenth century with prose as magical as that practiced by his sorceress-queen. This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power and suspenseful drama. The hair-raising finale will keep you reading far into the night.Carol Goodman, national bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages, "Rich in historical detail, this suspenseful coming-of-age fantasy grabs the reader with the facts of life in medieval England and the magic spells woven into its landscape."- Publishers Weekly (starred review), "Rich in historical detail, this suspenseful coming-of-age fantasy grabs the reader with the facts of life in medieval England and the magic spells woven into its landscape."- Publishers Weekly , starred review, I love the writing, the vividness and poetic feel, maybe the sheer 'Irishness' of it. Beautifully observed moments abound in this: a waterfall, a snow-filled forest, a mountainscape. The sense of place is overwhelming; every stone, every flower pops out at you.Cecelia Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The King's Witch, "Written with great skill, this atmospheric, yet gritty, story will remain with you, and it is a wonderful addition to the long line of stories devoted to the magic of fairy tales."- Book Hog, Not for the faint of heart, this pulse pounding page-turner grabs you from the start and never lets you go. A wickedly clever and evocative combination of history, horror, mystery, and magic. Booklist, Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end . . . Something Red is sure to be a best seller. Agenda Magazine, "As a reader I was so enthralled with the tale, it was like leaving reality and stepping into a wondrous and mysterious time with so much magic in it . . .You will not be disappointed."- Great Minds Think Aloud, " This is a beautifully written work, with evocative prose which captures the essence of traveling in winter in Middle Ages England."- Snarky Writer, "Not for the faint of heart, this pulse pounding page-turner grabs you from the start and never lets you go. A wickedly clever and evocative combination of history, horror, mystery, and magic."- Booklist, " Something Red absolutely blew me away. This is one of the best debuts I've read in years and the story itself still haunts my dreams. It was all the best elements of Irish folklore, historical fiction, and a very frightening mystery at its cores."-- Chaotic Compendiums, "Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end."- Agenda Magazine, " Relax. Master storyteller Douglas Nicholas is about to transport you to far-away places, show you far-off times; but hold on tight :while the cresting rhythm of his cadenced prose mounts, your throbbing pulse--that same blood clock his characters tell time by--will pound unstoppably, as identical horror howls fatally outside, smiles beguilingly within, and your skin senses stone sweat behind the castle's painted plaster walls, beneath midwinter-deep drifts of snow. When I say Something Red is asensation, I mean precisely that: this book'ssensational! "--Ronald Christ, author of Bonevardi: Constructing Magic, This is a beautifully written work, with evocative prose which captures the essence of traveling in winter in Middle Ages England. Snarky Writer, "I love the writing, the vividness and poetic feel, maybe the sheer 'Irishness' of it. Beautifully observed moments abound in this: a waterfall, a snow-filled forest, a mountainscape. The sense of place is overwhelming; every stone, every flower pops out at you."--Cecelia Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The King's Witch, "As a reader I was so enthralled with the tale, it was like leaving reality and stepping into a wondrous and mysterious time with so much magic in it . . .You will not be disappointed."-- Great Minds Think Aloud, "I loved Something Red . Douglas Nicholas conjures up the distant thirteenth century with prose as magical as that practiced by his sorceress-queen. This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power and suspenseful drama. The hair-raising finale will keep you reading far into the night."--Carol Goodman, national bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages, As a reader I was so enthralled with the tale, it was like leaving reality and stepping into a wondrous and mysterious time with so much magic in it . . .You will not be disappointed. Great Minds Think Aloud, Nicholas handles characterization, setting and atmosphere deftly and expertly . . . Something Red is an excellent debut from a gifted author., " Something Red absolutely blew me away. This is one of the best debuts I've read in years and the story itself still haunts my dreams. It was all the best elements of Irish folklore, historical fiction, and a very frightening mystery at its cores."- Chaotic Compendiums, "Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end."-- Agenda Magazine, Douglas Nicholas has written a gut-wrenching, harrowing novel in Something Red ; however, hes also written a touching, realistic story about what made a family, love, and life during a 13th century English winter . . . Nicholas storytelling painted this novel with historic realism that made it pop right off the page. . . If you like a non-stop thrilling roller coaster ride, hop on board with Something Red !, "I love the writing, the vividness and poetic feel, maybe the sheer 'Irishness' of it. Beautifully observed moments abound in this: a waterfall, a snow-filled forest, a mountainscape. The sense of place is overwhelming; every stone, every flower pops out at you."-Cecelia Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The King's Witch, "Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end . . . Something Red is sure to be a best seller."- Agenda Magazine, " Relax. Master storyteller Douglas Nicholas is about to transport you to far-away places, show you far-off times; but hold on tight : while the cresting rhythm of his cadenced prose mounts, your throbbing pulse--that same blood clock his characters tell time by--will pound unstoppably, as identical horror howls fatally outside, smiles beguilingly within, and your skin senses stone sweat behind the castle's painted plaster walls, beneath midwinter-deep drifts of snow. When I say Something Red is a sensation, I mean precisely that: this book's sensational! "--Ronald Christ, author of Bonevardi: Constructing Magic
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
From debut novelist Douglas Nicholas comes a haunting fantasy of love, murder, and sorcery set in one of the coldest winters of thirteenth-century England. In an intoxicating blend of fantasy and horror, acclaimed debut novel Something Red transports you to the harsh, unforgiving world of thirteenth-century England. An evil and age-old force stalks the countryside--who dares confront it?
LC Classification Number
PS3614.I3375S66 2012
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- i***n (604)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Mes pasadoCompra verificadaAlways a pleasure to do business with!! Items are always as described (and frequently better than), packaged to survive even the worst USPS days, and shipped promptly. In my multiple purchases from this seller there has not a single disappointment. I absolutely recommend! --- Now go away and quit looking at the stuff I want to purchase, shooo, go away.
- t***n (51)- Votos emitidos por el comprador.Últimos 6 mesesCompra verificadaArrived promptly and exactly as listed — excellent quality, very good condition, attractive appearance, and fair price; well packaged and a smooth transaction. Seller answered my questions before buying. Outstanding. Highly recommend this seller.