Thursday, August 26, 2010

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Betrayed


Title: Betrayed
Genre: fantasy (contemporary)
Author: PC Cast and Kristin
Publisher: Editions Nord
Year: 2008
Pages: 365

Plot

After becoming head of the Dark Daughters, Zoey believes he has fulfilled the task for which he branded the Goddess. Must now think again, because for a strange reason the people I met during his human life are involved in disappearances resulting in death. Death from bite wounds that only beasts, or vampires, they can provide. And the investigators' suspicions fall on human Zoey. Despite the justifications provided by Neferet, Zoey's mentor and his second mother, she feels that the threat discovered at the end of the Marked is at work. Thanks also to the unexpected help of Aphrodite, Zoey discovers the terrible plan that is hidden behind the red-eyed ghosts of dead vampires, and learns that his most trusted people can be fearful of traitors.

Comments

Betrayed is less Marked. I can not understand how the technique could be vary much from the first book in the second, from good to bad special, nor is unclear to me why the inconsistencies in the character of Zoey. The story turned out to be quite boring, with only two interesting twists on Neferet and the ending. The rest is a continuous wandering adolescent vulgarity on American Pie and such trivialities as the new set-up to Dark Daughters. Of course two things are not important to the story. The characters are not detailed at all, are a bunch of stereotypes, except for Aphrodite that reveals many surprises. Loren Blake at the beginning is interesting, but then he ends in the prototype of the beautiful and damned cool, and actually plot something. Zoey, in the first book that seemed to be a bit 'of salt and at least one character rather becomes a hypocrite worse than it was Aphrodite and worthy to be on par with Heath and his friends means deficient. It may well be there a teenage girl complexed and nuisance, the ramps too gooders in fantasy, but we must manage it well. You can not put sentences moralistic into the mouth of a vampire with a future as a real horny slut that criticizes the behavior of others too exuberant, and vulgar. In addition, at least that it had any role in the history! But no, you do not add anything of value, even the psychology of the protagonist. That normal teenager but charismatic, becomes disagreeable Sue worse Nihal. Of course, not whimper to get what they want, but uses way more "persuasive". I get the idea. Busy
how to juggle three suitors (yes, all drooling for her, although each for a different reason), I do not see why it should bother the spirits of the dead vampire and all the mess in the school. First he says he does not want the power, Then you come to the delusions of leadership and heroism. The only valid reason is when Aphrodite has the vision to his grandmother. Good also the scene of the reception parents. Let
writing. Annoying, even if the tone is sarcastic comic in part and makes the story smooth and enjoyable. The infodump sprout like mushrooms, long and horrible, absolutely not desirable. The summary of previous games to do fiction on TV! For the rest, good descriptions, as Marked. The authors, but the smears already indicated, they know quite well the main techniques of writing. That however does not compensate for the banality of the story and characters. Betrayed is the level of Twilight, I just think it on enough, and I do not think that going forward may improve the story. I have already read the threads in detail in other books, as well as those released in America, and the trend is that, except a few grains here and there. Perhaps they read out of curiosity, that's all, but I would not advise them.

rating

6-Sufficient

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

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The vampire Marius


Title: The Vampire Marius
Genre: Fantasy Gothic
Author: Anne Rice
Year: 2001
Publisher: Tea

Plot

awakened after a thousand years of sleep in a cave under the ice, the vampire Thorne wants to understand the events that saw with her mediumship abilities. Then start looking for Marius, one of the Sons of the millennium, which tells its own story. Starting from the transformation into a vampire when he was a Roman of the first century BC, through the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages until the modern age, when she meets Lestat and reveals the secret of the Divine Parents, Marius concludes the story with the awakening Akasha Queen of the work of the music of Lestat and his insane desire to destroy all the males to create an empire of the sun vampire. But his story is just pushing to kill Santino Thorne, thus avenging the wrongs they have suffered from Marius, and it loses all chance of salvation.

Comment

The vampire Marius is the eighth book of The Chronicles of the Vampires cycle and feels very much its dependence on other novels. We understand very well alone, but the beginning is all told in a hurry, not to repeat the story told in earlier books, and this tends to get bored. But then he gets to the heart of the narrative with the talent of Marius and Rice is revealed again. After Louis and Lestat was convinced that I can not attach to another character of Rice, that there would have been another vampire so well characterized and full of charisma. Once again I was wrong. Marius is passionate as Lestat and Louis, but it shows differently. Calm and rational, love the harmony and order, and even in anger can contain the violence. However, and herein lies the tragic side of his character, Marius is a dominator. Do not agree to have equal, is attached to the outside world but regrets not being able to act freely and unconditionally. All that love should be placed under its control and obey him, follow his will and his rules. And the more these things and people are fragile and delicate, the more he will holds, because they need him as the protector and teacher. This is also why he can not get away from those-who-must-be-preserved, although it is an illusion because Akasha was never really needed him. His character brings him to drift away all suffering. Pandora abandon him because he wants the freedom he refuses, and Avicus Mael have departed by the same due to the secret of the Divine Parents and Bianca runs away because of his deception. Near him is impossible because his desire to manipulate and control everything, whereas others often a weight or less to be able to understand, is his characteristic habit. Even when it seems to have settled, that her strong will Thorne will work through power to get what he wants, or the death of Santino, this would put an order against it.
Marius almost dominates the whole scene, but the environment plays an important role, ranging with ease from the decadent Rome to medieval Florence and Venice Renaissance. The culture of different eras alive through the eyes and vital ancient vampire, who embody the beauty and mystery of the places we live and the events which they live. Marius Roman remains attached to the ideal of beauty, elegance reminiscent of the Hellenistic Eudoxia, Bianca straight out of a painting by Botticelli. Perhaps, but this is more a personal interpretation, Akasha awakened refers at some anarchist feminist spirit that still has not completely extinguished. Also interesting is the Order of the Talamasca, which would have been nice to have more information and a more prominent role.
The writing is sublime tone, though not cloying. If you really want to find fault, as I said before the start is slow and uninteresting, and Thorne deserved to be investigated. Apart from that, the vampire Marius is a gothic novel that offers psychological interpretations, as well as esoteric and religious, should not be underestimated.

rating

8 - Very Good

Saturday, August 14, 2010

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Marked



Title: Marked
Genre: Fantasy (contemporary fantasy)
Author: PC and Kristin Cast
Year: 2008
Publisher: Publisher North
Pages: 330

Plot
Zoey Redbird is 16 years old and is a teenager like many. This until it is marked by a tracing of a blue crescent on his forehead, a symbol of who is about to turn into a vampire. And here the trouble starts. The family does not accept his fate, it is impossible to live like the human body and its begins to feel bad. But the real problem is: good face processing or die? The second option is ruled out immediately, as the Goddess Nyx venerated by vampires in Serbia seems to have the girl for something very special. In fact, come to the House of Night, vampires of the school, Zoey turns out to be different from all the other novices. Its brand is like that of an adult and his extraordinary powers. Understand what is the reason for these gifts and special role that has been entrusted by the goddess becomes his main concern. As long as a new threat begins to reveal itself, a threat known only to you and your enemy Aphrodite, but seriously undermining the peace in the school.

Comment
Marked By all has been said and more. On one hand, fans of literature "vampire" I have appreciated as a new and exciting Twilight, Meyer and other critics of the boom in fantasy vampires have wound up with adjectives like "American," "vulgar," " trivial. " Until recently, having read the warning on Fantasymagazine, we lean more to the latter group. Then, eager to read something else while waiting for the vampire Queen of the Damned I arrived at Rice, I succumbed to the pressure of my best friend who kept telling me what style was cute Marked despite the mediocre story. I read it in two days, I was surprised the speed with which you leave to read, and I must say that my friend was right. Marked
not a masterpiece but it is not to be thrown away altogether. Compared to Meyer's saga is more pleasant, thanks to the protagonist. Zoey is a teenager who does not undergo tough and resolute as always beautiful or whining and do stupid things every 5 minutes like the heroines in fantasy Mary Sue. This charismatic character is felt in reading the story, written according to his point of view and with a language of adolescence. There are good bits of sarcasm and irony, and certainly will not be bored, especially reading the comments of the girl. Sometimes there are too many sexual references, teenagers are stereotyped as those of the American TV series, the environment where it is painted so Zoey moves excessively vulgar and frivolous. For heaven's sake, we are in the adolescent world these problems and ways of thinking, but fortunately there is some glimmer of sanity. Ok, just every now and then ^ _ ^ The fact that Zoey is
particularly when compared to other vampires do not bother as much as in other fantasy super heroes, because it is justified and properly managed. In short, the powers of Zoey occur gradually and do not make it inconsistent and superior to the other characters. Although she is technically the strongest, do not overshadow the more important co-stars. That, and this is a sin, not many. Apart from Kayla, Heath, the gay guy Damien, Stevie Rae, the high priestess Neferet, Erik and antagonist Aphrodite, the other guys who interact with Zoey do not have a well developed nor a decisive role. Seem to be there just to make the scene. In addition, some of them as Aphrodite and Erik are just the usual stereotypes to Beverly Hills and the like. Another thing that bothers is the attractiveness of the vampires. Meyer had even tried to give the vampires different characteristics. But here are all either died or blond with long hair, soulful eyes and faces perfect. The only exception Elliot and Stevie Rae, but already the second is quite pretty and blonde. The only "normal", despite its diversity, is Zoey.
History is not that good but has some original suggestions. The vampirism is caused by a mutation in a gene which may be latent carriers, is a phenomenon studied by human biology and therefore the existence of vampires is well known in our world. Vampires have a thirst for blood only in adulthood and are contained and managed to stay with humans, the sun bothers him but does not kill them and even garlic, stakes and crosses. Ben built the cult of the Goddess Nyx and interesting review of the magical rites, even if you force it a bit 'original meaning. But I was still escapes the connection between the Amazons and the vampire, really just guessed. In contrast it was nice juxtaposition between the art and vampirism, shown by many artists known as vampires. Yet there are still some outstanding matters. For example, what is the link between the scientific explanation for vampirism and powers related to magic and goddess Nyx, and why the body rejects a transformation that has the prerequisites for the future. It would have been good even better delineate the world of vampires.
To sum up, as well as sufficiency, but not original enough.

rating
7 - Good

Sunday, August 1, 2010

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Interview with James Mariani

Here is the interview the author of "Shadow the Enchantress."

1-First of all, the presentations. Where do you live, what do you do in life or you want to do, such as are your passions.

I live in Italy and my job got to do very little with the fantasy, for now I decided to keep separate the two.
As for the fantasy I have a lot of projects, and do not have time to develop them all. Not only related to writing, but also to play the video industry, because I went for several months in Setting Department of Planeshift and write scripts for video games.
Regarding Eydor instead I'm working environment, in particular I am creating a city to stage a series of short stories. Finally I am trying to develop the sub-genre "spy fantasy."

2-Tell me about your passion for writing. When did you discover within you the desire to create stories? What does this mean for you to write?

I like to create and tell stories, and indeed, I always thought it was a desire common to all human beings. I can not find a time when it is "born" this passion, I think there's ever been. Finally
write to me, is just one of many possible methods to communicate a story.

3-Why did you choose the fantasy genre?

Adolescence is difficult to say. Or maybe I chose it because it is a genre where you can develop the creative and on ... But this is part of a review.

4-How did the idea for the Shadow the Enchantress? What did you want to express with this story?

I was inspired by a girl. Like all my stories, in one way or another. Always start from a woman.
Regarding the second question, I did not quote any particular message ... Oh, maybe there came a shout, but unintentionally, in fact in the story often evokes a question: to forgive is correct when a person you love?

5-The fantasy is a genre that is spreading like wildfire here in Italy for a while 'time, with good results are not always judged by the critics. What do you think of Italian fantasy?

I do not follow the Italian fantasy, I read only the "queen of Italian fantasy" and I have not appreciated. If others are worse than I said forget it. All marketing efforts to ride the wave of success. Then I discovered Fantasy
shrimp, since my opinion on the Italian fantasy has become much clearer, but they are things of the past. Today on the Web seems to me that the prevailing opinion is the general contempt and I agree.
Some may not save, but still has not earned my trust.
If someone with the Creative Commons promise I'll read it now.

6-Speak any publishing projects. Points to the publication by a publishing house?

not see it as a necessary step to me just the audience.
And I do not know if a publisher is willing to publish them. As many know I do not like the current system is handled copyright, and publishers may be unwilling to publish Creative Commons (or similar licenses).

7 - Do you think that the publication is the fundamental step of writing?

Publication as a "presentation of the work to the public," yes. Absolutely. The public is very important and offers lots of opportunities to improve. Their advice and support they can provide are very important, perhaps even essential to achieve excellence.
Even publishers might help, but they are secondary and possible.

8 - Do you think that success is important for a writer?

I believe that today's success is a word unclear. Fame and money may be nice, but there are some areas where the most important success.
A story to be beautiful does not have to be advertised in newspapers or on TV. It does not even make the author rich.
But a success story should satisfy the public that the law, yes, it is important. And this is for me success.

9 - Other qualities that, in your opinion, a good writer must possess

The usual. It 'good to be honest and deal properly with people around us. Not only the public, but everyone of them. Another important quality is an open mind to learn and improve every day, need the courage to finally take action to get involved.
Then I also want to mention creativity. Sometimes I assume it is something to be cultivated.

10-Finally, a question much discussed at this time. Writers are born or made? Just the pure talent to write well, or must rely on aid theorists such as manuals and tips writers already established?

Hehe. This is another of the threads that try to avoid. Why?
discuss what is or whether it is necessary to improve the talent does not help, so for me it is a useless concept. And the talent is often used as an excuse to hide behind. One says "I have no talent" and spring there was an excuse to surrender. During
education and based on the life experiences you end up with a preference of gender or another, but the concept of talent as a "genetic" does not exist, is a bogey.
passion rather than ensuring that there is a push and become better, to be more daring and engage.
and the passing of knowledge (via manual or otherwise) is the basis of all human achievements. I do not ever put into question.

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Shadow the Enchantress

With this review Unpublished inaugurate the corner, where I will talk about all the novels that have not found a worthy editor, but are distributed freely and for free on the net.

Title: Shadow the Enchantress
Author: James Mariani
Genre: Fantasy (Spy fantasy)
Year: 2010

Plot
Clarion is a thief and skillfully turn. Embroiled in complex political issues working for the Rebels against the tyrant of Emeral Wylhem, infiltrating a spy in the other kingdoms under different covers. Almost as if his experiences are interwoven with those of Isial Sethal, enchantress daughter of a merchant, engaged in the struggle for the liberation of Arbaela, its land of origin. Before enemies and then forced to work together for the common cause, both will have to deal with its past. Clarion risks his life for having betrayed the secret organization of Kleg Isial and instead is willing to do anything to uncover the secret that lurks in the book of fairy tales on Pera'el and free his homeland. But the apparently noble intentions behind the two main characters want to hide much more. Wishes Isial leading power and Clarion to love with passion and then used to each other and then betray. Because power is something very dangerous and obsession is a desire that can erode and destroy even the balance of feelings. Yet it is this web of deceit and lies to make heroes of a thief, moral and open-minded enchantress.

Conclusion
Shadow the Enchantress is a good story, able to keep the reader glued to the pages due to constant surprises. The plot is rather intricate, at first hard to follow the political situation of the kingdoms and store the various secret societies, but boredom is banished from history. Writing flows and the characters are fun and can make us reflect on many issues the series with their simplicity. Clarion is a real anti-hero and proves to be much more courage and determination of governors and wizards. It reminds me of Rivia Geralt, but maybe it's just me. Isial is the real X factor of the whole affair, that every time an unknown opens up new mysteries and solves puzzles incomprehensible. At first it seems only a magician without ideals and manipulative, but then evolves gradually revealing his immense love for Arbaela and then his deep desire for justice.
Ben built the scenes setting "pirate" and the various mysteries, especially the one on the book by Pera'el. The story seems a mix of fantasy, adventure and espionage-thriller (in fact I put Spy fantasy genre, inspired by a definition fornitami by the same author). It would have to explain more clearly the part of political conflicts and motivations of the fighting and the various organizations, but even without the story works. Overall a good story, cute and funny, though not without little thought: how far you can get to an ideal? You could destroy itself for love? What is the true concept of justice and the best way to get it?. Replies to readers.

rating
8 - Very Good