### Review Marchetta's close attention to detail slows the pace initially, as she lays out the boundaries and topography of her imagined world. But dedicated readers will be richly rewarded, as soon enough the tale is transformed into a lush tapestry in which each stitch is a nugget of history and
Froi of the Exiles: The Lumatere Chronicles
β Scribed by Marchetta, Melina
- Book ID
- 109688199
- Publisher
- Candlewick
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 478 KB
- Series
- Lumatere Chronicles 2
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9781742534060
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Review
Marchetta's close attention to detail slows the pace initially, as she lays out the boundaries and topography of her imagined world. But dedicated readers will be richly rewarded, as soon enough the tale is transformed into a lush tapestry in which each stitch is a nugget of history and each splash of color a rounded character that engages readers' emotions. The expertly crafted ending is designed to leave fans old and new waiting with keen anticipation for the next entry... Expect significant attention for this highbrow, high-fantasy sequel.
βBooklist (starred review)
For fans, this is a must-read; newcomers to Lumatereβs story will dive in with enthusiasm.This epic has everything readers can ask for: great characters and a truly spectacular plot filled with romance, suspense, friendship and betrayal.
βKirkus Reviews
About the Author
Melina Marchetta is the acclaimed and award-winning author of Jellicoe Road, which won the Michael L. Printz Award; Saving Francesca, and its companion novel, The Piper's Son; and Looking for Alibrandi. She lives in Australia, where Finnikin of the Rock, her first fantasy novel, won an Aurealis Award.
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