Holly Bennett Science Fiction and Fantasy English

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by Holly Bennett

ISBN: 1554691583
ISBN13: 978-1554691586
Language: English
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers (April 1, 2010)
Pages: 244
Category: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Subategory: Young Adult

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Bennett explores how Sive first came to the attention of the evil druid Far Doirche and turned into a deer. SHAPESHIFTER contains adventure and romance, but will probably appeal most to people interested in mythology.

Bennett explores how Sive first came to the attention of the evil druid Far Doirche and turned into a deer. In Bennett's telling, Sive was not turned into a deer by the druid but turned herself into one to escape his unwanted attentions.

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She saw nothing but her last glimpse of Oisin crying after her, fighting to break through the spell that held him fast.

She saw nothing but her last glimpse of Oisin crying after her, fighting to break through the spell that held him fast ark Man would simply leave him there to starve, shrilled inside her like a silent scream. The house was hidden deep in a darkly wooded valley, as unwelcoming a dwelling as Sive had ever seen. Far strode inside, dragging her behind him and pushed her to the floor. I have much to do, he said. You will not leave this house until my return.

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Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. But Sive's ordeal is far from over. She has a gift the Dark Man craves, and the smallest misstep will give him his chance to snatch her away from all she holds dear. Set in the wild, magical landscape of Iron Age Ireland, Shapeshifter is a tale of rapacious evil, quiet courage and the healing power of love. Read on the Scribd mobile app. Download the free Scribd mobile app to read anytime, anywhere. Publisher: Orca Book PublishersReleased: Apr 1, 2010ISBN: 9781554695331Format: book.

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A woman trapped in the body of a deer . I have just finished reading Shapeshifter By Holly Bennett. I really enjoyed most of this book, because of the history and Irish mythology behind it. The main character is Sive, a talented young lady who is able to shape shift into a deer. She also lives in Tur na nOg (yes, I did spell it right) a world merely in the shadow of our world. She, like many other people who live there, are born with gifts of magic (how they make the magic work depends of the person).

A woman trapped in the body of a deer. A dark sorcerer in relentless pursuit. A mysterious child, found alone on the slopes of a great mountain

A woman trapped in the body of a deer. A woman trapped in the body of a deer.

A woman trapped in the body of a deer. A dark sorcerer in relentless pursuit. A mysterious child, found alone on the slopes of a great mountain. This is the turbulent and heartbreaking story of Sive, a girl of the Otherworld who must flee her world of plenty to live as a hunted beast. Surviving hardship, danger and crushing loneliness, she finally finds refuge—and unexpected joy—with a mortal champion, Finn Mac Cumhail, the great hero of Irish legend. But Sive's ordeal is far from over. She has a gift the Dark Man craves, and the smallest misstep will give him his chance to snatch her away from all she holds dear. Set in the wild, magical landscape of Iron Age Ireland, Shapeshifter is a tale of rapacious evil, quiet courage and the healing power of love.

Comments:

Avarm

My book group picked this book, I probably wouldn't have been drawn to it otherwise. I liked the book. I know NOTHING about Irish mythology so it was fun to learn some stuff.

I always like a good melancholy tone and this book was all about that.

It was a quick Saturday afternoon read, it covered years/decades in a short book. I didn't use the glossary or the other stuff to help with Irish mythology. Sure, sometimes I felt like I was missing a back story, but not enough to compel me to read the bonus material.

you secret

While I'm not most familiar with Irish mythology, I do enjoy it quite a bit. (After all, I do consider myself Irish.) I loved seeing an author play around with a short episode in The Fenian Cycle, as opposed to the more popular Ulster Cycle. I also liked that the publisher included a translation of the original episode for comparison. (Do be careful about reading it first, if you aren't familiar with the story, since it will spoil things.) Readers will also enjoy the glossary, since Irish names often have tricky pronounciations. Holly Bennett makes the fortunate decision to use the romanization Sive for the protagonist instead of Sadhbh.

Sive was the first wife of Finn mac Cumhaill (whom you may know as Finn McCool), a Sidhe woman trapped in the body of a deer. Bennett explores how Sive first came to the attention of the evil druid Far Doirche and turned into a deer. In Bennett's telling, Sive was not turned into a deer by the druid but turned herself into one to escape his unwanted attentions. Sive's singing could charm anyone, and Far Doirche wants access to her power.

I thought Bennett fleshed the story out well, developing an interesting and original cast to accompany the epic figures. She did have little sections marked off by [Character] Remembers . . . that I thought were fairly useless. The book was in the past tense and slipped into people's heads anyway, so the those sections felt redundant and flabby. (Actually, almost all of Bennett's use of POV tricks could've been tightened up.)

The ending, focusing on Sive and Finn's son Oisin, moved a little too quickly for my taste. SHAPESHIFTER truly is Sive's story, but I would've liked to get to know Oisin as well as Sive. SHAPESHIFTER is fairly short, so it probably wouldn't have tasked readers attention spans.

SHAPESHIFTER contains adventure and romance, but will probably appeal most to people interested in mythology. If you aren't familiar with Irish mythology, SHAPESHIFTER is a good place to start. It doesn't ask you to come in familiar with the stories. SHAPESHIFTER is a little rough, but still good light entertainment. The language is easy enough for preteens, but there are oblique sexual references.

Kare

I got this book through [...] Early Reviewers Program. The premise sounded like something I would be very interested in. Overall is was a beautiful book, very lyrical and lush settings.

Sive is a young woman who can transform herself into a deer. As great as her shapeshifting powers are they are surpassed by the power of her voice. Sive's singing can weave powerful magic over those who listen. Sive has caught the eye of a Dark Mage and takes deer shape to flee him. Her flight will take her out of fairy into the mortal realms and back again, it will take her to the greatest heights of loves and the deepest depths of despair.

This was a beautifully written book, done in a very lyrical style. Not a ton of action, this book is written more in the style of classic Irish folklore. All of the book is very focused around Sive and her family and doesn't pay much attention to outside forces. Sive is an excellent heroine and you really feel for her. The story was fairly engaging and a quick read.

For the most part I enjoyed it. I enjoyed reading about Sive's struggles as a deer and about how she hid from the Dark Mage. I also enjoyed watching her fall in love. There were a couple things in this book that just broke my heart. Overall this is a dark story, with a decent ending.

Readers who are interested in Irish folklore, traditional fairy tales, or classic love stories will probably like this book. If you are looking for action and adventure I would look elsewhere.

There were a couple things I didn't like about this book. Bennett switches which character-viewpoint the story is told from quite often and she doesn't really let you know when she does this, you have to figure it out. That made things confusing. She also has little sections where she says "Sive remembers..." these sections are supposed to give you a glimpse into Sive's past but don't really make sense because Bennett talks about Sive's past in other sections of the book too...so, I didn't really understand the point of separating them out. Readers will also be disappointed in the way the Evil Mage is dealt with; in general it is pretty anti-climatic.

Still the book is worth a read if you like reading Irish folklore or classic fairy tales. It is beautifully written and an engaging story. The story can get a bit confused with the switch in viewpoints but it is not too bad. Although I enjoyed the story okay, it did not make me want to run out and read more of Bennett's stories in the future.

Pad

Sive is a powerful shapeshifter who can shift into the form of a deer and enslave anyone who hears her sing. Unfortunately, an evil druid named Far Doirche has taken an unhealthy interest in her. He wants to use her to enthrall others and create an unstoppable empire.

To evade his clutches, she escapes to the human world and takes on the shape of a deer. There, she discovers that love exists in both worlds and seeks out sanctuary with a man named Finn and his warriors within the forest. However, Far follows her and is not willing to give up on his wishes in regards to her.

Can Sive find a way to overcome the evil that is after her? Will love conquer all?

SHAPESHIFTER is an endearing tale that gives a unique spin on this classic Irish legend. The plot is hard to follow at times, with the time jumps and the different points of view, but it still does a great job of holding the reader's interest. The characters are extremely memorable, and those who like fairy tales, fantasy, adventure, and legends will be left wishing there were more books to read when they're finished.

Reviewed by: Kira M