The Farseekers: The Obernewtyn Chronicles Volume 2
Obernewtyn Chronicles Volume 2
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Since their takeover of Obernewtyn, the secret community of Misfits has flourished, protected by their remoteness. Led by Elspeth Gordie, whose extraordinary powers set her apart even among her Misfit friends, an expedition sets out to rescue a powerful Misfit in a distant part of the Land. Only she knows the enormity of their task. But for her is yet another challenge as she must fulfil her vow to find and dismantle the dormant deathweapons left by the Beforetimers.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Written by an Australian children's author, this award-winning (in Australia) fantasy-adventure novel is the sequel to last year's Obernewtyn, which was first published Down Under in 1988; this book appeared there in 1990. It takes place in relatively familiar fantasy territory--think Julian May's Saga of Pliocene Exile without the descriptive power, or Anne McCaffrey without the dragons. Young narrator Elspeth Gordie is a mutant "Misfit" with unusual mental powers. Because, in Elspeth's world, both the oppressive religionists and the semi-governmental Council hate Misfits and hunt them down, her kind has joined together and found refuge on the mountain keep of Obernewtyn. Despite the danger, Elspeth and others--including a telepathic, human-hating horse--leave this refuge and undertake a journey to find an enormous book trove, and to save an extraordinarily gifted Misfit. Elspeth also has a mysterious personal quest to fulfill. Carmody's mostly clear, readable style is tainted by awkward "fantasy-speak" dialogue and etymologically curious argot (soldierguards, deathmachines, firstmeal, nightmeal). Better than its predecessor, the novel showcases engaging characters, pacing and plots that may, despite the publisher's adult marketing campaign, appeal primarily to adolescent females.
Customer Reviews
Inspirational story telling
I love these stories and return to them again and again. In The Farseekers, Elspeth discovers her destiny as Seeker, and key relationships are made with characters that play a large role into the remainder of the chronicles. Isobelle Carmody has a way of imbuing her stories with symbolism that speaks to deeper truths about our lives on earth.
Great
Easy read and a great story line.
The Farseekers by Isobelle Carmody
This is a brilliant second book in the series 'The Obernewtyn Chronicles' filled with twists and turns that are unexpected and clearly leaving a way for the series to progress. Now to download the next book Ashling.