Hi. Really I couldn’t put the book down. It was a nice easy book to read with a strong base story line. The tragedy of living for an eternity or not. Certainly gives one a different perspective on being aware of what life or death, knowing or not knowing. Complicated philosophies to give us something to think about. I still don’t know!
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The Bone Harp
The Bone Harp
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Thrice-cursed bard and warrior-elf Tamsin wakes up in Elfland after what might or might not have been his death, healed and hale for the first time in millennia. Somewhat confused but not entirely unhappy with this turn of events, he sets off in the hopes of finding a way home ...
This is a standalone novel of approximately 100,000 words. It is not part of the Nine Worlds universe. (This Elfland, as you will see, is not the same as the Kingdom between the Worlds, though of course it bears certain resemblances.)
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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 13 reviews.
Not as compelling as other works.
Daniella A. 3/5 Verified
Another amazing story by Victoria Goddard.
Suzanne S. 5/5 Verified
Great book, really enjoyed the kind of fairytale-like vibe it had!
Ciara D. 5/5 Verified
Loved this book so much! Its beautiful and a little melancholy and so, so gentle. There's a big focus in it on healing and friendship and I just loved it. A wonderful cozy read, like a warm blanket while it storms outside. I have reread certain parts of it over and over, and will continue to do so.
Sarah 5/5
The book arrived in perfect condition. I can't wait to read it!
Rosemary M. 5/5 Verified
Brilliant. A fantasy novel based in Elfland where time is largely irrelevant but experience switches between dark and light, joy and tragedy; a story of love, curses, loss and homecoming. Its focus is musical and magical twins, lovers, rivals, Tamsin and Klara who are wound and wounded together over millennia. It begins with Tamzin awaking after a thousand or more years in the Halls of Rest, and remembering who he is, what he is, while Klara has endured millennia of loss but maintaining the magic of Elfland. A novel in three parts, Tamsin’s awakening and learning to live again, Klara’s endurance over millennia, and Tamsin’s journey into a changed Elfland, and re-uniting with his brothers, mother, and Klara. For me, every time I read it, the last sentence, leaves me as emotional as Sam’s last words in Tolkien’s Return of the King. May Goddard’s skill continue to blossom.
Bruce F. 5/5
Haven’t read it yet
Elspeth O. 4/5 Verified
I loved parts of this, but not everything. Particularly, I didn't like part 2, and I didn't like Klara. This weird 'wound' she had is never really explained, and apparently, it's why she is silent and dark and icy, but quite frankly, that doesn't make for an attractive character. She comes across as sullen and boring, and part 2 didn't make me like her, instead it served as backstory of Tamsin and clarification at most. I think it was meant to be poetic. Didn't work for me. Fortunately, I did really like part 1 and 3. Tamsin was a dear, and I loved his interactions with River and Ash. It was very sweet. In part 3, the interactions with villagers were also lovely, and his homecoming was very emotional. I can see myself rereading this, but I'll probably skip part 2 when I do...
Jacqueline V. 4/5 Verified
Easy ordering process, very helpful customer service, smooth shipping. Also, an amazing book!
W. 5/5 Verified
I have never read a more moving and beautiful book. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Maybe 1 (small) star less for a little too much repetition. It doesn't detract from the story, but sometimes I find myself thinking, no, not that reflection/situation/emotion again. But apart from that, it is a poetically written story about homecoming, healing, love, friendship, loneliness and wrong choices. And accepting them. The MMC is on the one hand the world's mightiest warrior and bard, and on the other hand new to life and cautious and humble about everything around him. This duality is so incredibly well written. He reminded me a little of Ursula LeGuin's Ged, and the poetic writing reminded me a little of Patricia McKillip. No chapters of explanation, the extent of what happened becomes increasingly clear and painful and intense as the story progresses. Now I have the problem what I will read next. I don't want anything else.
Jane 5/5
I love the quality of this book and it’s such a great read!
Clint S. 5/5 Verified
This is basically what I always wanted "The Silmarillion" to be.
David G. 5/5 Verified