The Sharing Knife, Vol. 1: Beguilement
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (501 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1433206234 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 174 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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But in the ensuing struggle, it is not Dag but Fawn who kills the creature--at dire cost--and an uncanny accident befalls Dag's sharing knife, which unexpectedly binds their two fates together.. Audiobook CD Library Edition in vinyl case. Read by Bernadette Dunne Young, pregnant Fawn Bluefield has just fled her family's farm to the city of Glassforge, where she encounters a patrol of the enigmatic soldier-sorcerers known as Lakewalkers. What she does not know is that the Lakewalkers are engaged in a perilous campaign against inhuman and immortal magical entities known as ''malices.'' When Fawn is kidnapped by one of these creatures, it is up to Dag, an older Lakewalker heavy with sorrows and responsibilities, to rescue her. Fawn has heard stories about the Lakewalkers, wandering necromancers with no permanent homes and no possessions but the clothes they wear and the mysterious knives they carry
Dag and Fawn fall in love while he helps her recover from her miscarriage. Bujold hints at an epic past of mighty kingdoms and ancient sorceries—a past that will hopefully be fully detailed in the sequel. Fawn, a runaway farm girl, helps him kill a malice and its zombie-like mud-men, but not before the malice destroys her unborn child by taking its "ground" or life force. From Publishers Weekly Compelling characters lift this first of a two-book romantic fantasy from Hugo-winner Bujold (The Hallowed Heart), set in a dangerous land without a name, though individual towns, villages and hamlets are specified. Fawn slays the malice with Dag's sharing knife, a bone blade created to carry the spirit of a dying patroller, but Dag's formerly empty knife now carries the baby's ground. Dag, a Lakewalker patroller wit
Charming Fantasy I felt torn between a four and five star rating for this book but decided to round upwards, since I didn't skim even a paragraph of this engaging novel. It was skillfully written, with likable well fleshed-out characters and some interesting world building. I found the aspects of the "malice" creatures and the way the lakewalkers dealt with them particularly intriguing, as were the differences between the two main cultures presented.On the flip side, I found the disparity in age, experi. "A wonderful, insightful reading & listening experience!" according to M. King. I love stories that not only have excellent plots and character development but that also examine current social issues. This book takes a good hard look at prejudices and the questions of clinging to traditions and superstitions despite evidence that those beliefs are dangerous. Fawn is a young 'farmer' ( with no 'magic' and a desire to build and stay in one place) who has been ignored by her family and in her loneliness, finds herself in trouble. Day is a middle aged 'lakewalker' (wit. "More Exquisite Escapism From McMaster" according to kittykatty. This series not perfect, but it is close. It isn't as exquisitely mastered as her Chalion novels, but it possess a unique charm and classically good story telling.There is a lot to love here but the things that stand out are the characters, the world building, and the very interesting topics it covers.Dag and Fawn are about the most enjoyable two characters you could get to know. They are likeable, genuine, and above all they are dynamic. Rather than your more commonplace world that get