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
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