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Cargando... Rising Shadows (edición 2012)por Ashley Townsend
Información de la obraRising Shadows por Ashley Townsend
   Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro.  nordie | Oct 14, 2023 |   Partway through reading the book, I was flicking through and found that this is Ashley's first book and she is a young author too. This makes this début novel the better, with a decent storyline and some good primary characters. For those who dont like Christian themes in books this is not for you - Sarah has a strong relationship with God, as do some other characters, though Ashley does well to not make this too preachy and evangelical a novel. Those readers with an already established Christian belief system, or those looking for stories based with these values, will find this a decent story. As to the story itself (coming from more a sci-fi bent as a reader), just a couple of things: travel back 700 years and the natives speak decent English? America didnt exist as we knew it in 1300, which equates to Chaucer-period in England - and 200 years before Shakespeare. Farmers willing to have 2 un-chaperoned girls living in the barn and come and go as they please? I suggest the matter of the Professor (notable by his absence in this book) and how they've been bouncing around time and space to be covered in a future book? Anyway, strong debut novel, reasonable characterisations, some room for growth. (  ) nordie | Oct 14, 2023 |  Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing. ) madamediotte | Oct 19, 2013 | Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing.Rising Shadows is a story for teens/young adults. As a 40 something woman, I enjoyed the book. The main characters ( Sarah, Karen, & Will)were well written and likable. The other characters need a little growth and personality. The overall concept of ttime travel to the 12th century was done well. Some reviewers have mentioned the speech of the characters. But since we aren't really sure where or when Sarah and Karen have ended up (Karen was only guessing, since Serimone isn't in our history books or on any kind of map). More questions should have arisen over 3 young girls coming to town seemingly alone. And even though this is book one of a trilogy, some of the loose ends could have been tied up before the end of the book. The identity of The Green Shadow was predictable. I appreciate the religious aspects to the story. All in all, I would recommend reading this book. It was easy to read and enjoyable. I would guess even more so for younger minds. ( ) pamkaye | Jan 23, 2013 | Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing.Having said that, there are some things about this book which I feel are a bit ... rough around the edges and could do with some more polishing. First off, the spirituality thing - while not a turn off - felt thrown together haphazardly about halfway (or more) through the book. It could probably have been interwoven a bit better and earlier than it was because when it did enter the picture, it didn't come across as effectively integrated and felt out of place. The characters were OK, but a bit cardboard-cutout. The family that Sarah stayed with felt vanilla - and it seemed odd to me that they would have so readily accepted her as part of the family in just the span of a day or so, to the point that they were clamoring loudly in their objections when she announced it was time for her to leave. So, character development could be strengthened a bit, and the stereotypical representations toned down somewhat. All in all, the plot was decent enough; I didn't realize this was be part of a series, so I was disappointed to find that the story didn't wrap up completely. I look forward to the second book. :) (  ) CynDaVaz | Jan 7, 2013 | sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
Sarah Matthews is nearing the end of another eventless summer in the small town of Bethany, Oklahoma. Disheartened over the reality that yet another unexciting season is coming to an end, she wishes for an unforgettable adventure to break up the monotony of life. But when mysterious circumstances transport Sarah and her sister, Lily, back in time, she gets more excitement than she bargained for. The girls find themselves trapped in the twelfth century in a place shrouded with mystery and deception. Assassination plots, kidnappings, and tumultuous adventures force Sarah to rely on the Shadow, a masked hero who comes to her aid numerous times. In order to uncover a conspiracy and save those closest to her, Sarah requests help from the Shadow and also from Will, the handsome and intriguing blacksmith she befriends. Sarah is strangely drawn to the excitement that seems to follow the town hero and begins to look forward to their secret encounters. She also finds herself caught in a romance with Will, despite the fact that their equally fiery personalities have a tendency to clash. But Will's past is filled with secrets and pain, and Sarah finds it difficult to break through the walls he has built around him. She knows that in order to make things right with the kingdom and also with Will she will need more time in the forgotten land. But when her life is put on the line, Sarah realizes that she will be permanently stranded in the past if she remains for too long and she vows to find a way back home for her and Lily... or die trying. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Partway through reading the book, I was flicking through and found that this is Ashley's first book and she is a young author too. This makes this début novel the better, with a decent storyline and some good primary characters. For those who dont like Christian themes in books this is not for you - Sarah has a strong relationship with God, as do some other characters, though Ashley does well to not make this too preachy and evangelical a novel. Those readers with an already established Christian belief system, or those looking for stories based with these values, will find this a decent story.
As to the story itself (coming from more a sci-fi bent as a reader), just a couple of things: travel back 700 years and the natives speak decent English? America didnt exist as we knew it in 1300, which equates to Chaucer-period in England - and 200 years before Shakespeare. Farmers willing to have 2 un-chaperoned girls living in the barn and come and go as they please? I suggest the matter of the Professor (notable by his absence in this book) and how they've been bouncing around time and space to be covered in a future book?
Anyway, strong debut novel, reasonable characterisations, some room for growth. (