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Fascinating, dark and complex, November 11, 2009
This review is from: Celtic Evil:: A Fitzgerald Brother Novel Roarke (Paperback)
If your inner editor will struggle with grammar and word-choice issues, Celtic Evil is probably not the book for you. But the story has more to offer the interested reader. The author creates a fascinating cast of characters in the five Rourke brothers, each differently skilled and differently called to return to their ancestral home. Their parents died fifteen years previously and the boys have lived separate lives. But evil is rising and they need to learn to trust each other and their friends if they're to defeat it.
This isn't a story of simple magic, but a much darker tale where the malevolent Sebastian seems to start with all the advantages and all the history. The brothers have to heal from wounds of the past, while fighting present peril and learning not to fight each other all the time. Banter round the breakfast table is very nicely done. Magic and reality are molded in a pleasing blend. And true love wins through. The story's a fun and intriguing read, as long as your inner editor stays quiet, and a fine introduction to the series.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
sensational, December 20, 2009
This review is from: Celtic Evil:: A Fitzgerald Brother Novel Roarke (Paperback)
This reminds me of Harry Potter. Those educated readers who understand and enjoy mystical stories with standup characters will definitely enjoy this book. From what i've read (and i'm not into witches or deamons) it is extremely well written. I rate this with a '5' because of the story-line and character portrayal. I highly reccommend this book. Frank
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Family Triumphs, December 11, 2009
This review is from: Celtic Evil:: A Fitzgerald Brother Novel Roarke (Paperback)
I found the premise of this novel extremely intriguing. Five brothers, all former Irish singers, are linked together against an evil force.
I felt especially sorry for Roarke's troubles with the Walshes. As for why, you'll just have to read it.
The magic in this tale is a major part of the story. In fact, it is the story, and the way that Rose works it in comes off as genuine. The magic (or the Craft as it is sometimes called) seems to be joined with heredity in the world of Celtic Evil (as is mentioned--a hereditary witch). This lends the fact that these brothers are all a part of The Five more validity.
It might appear that this is just another 'good vs. evil' story, but it is really more about family ties and that's what makes it work.
I found the backstory about the island quite well developed and it is a vital part of the plot so I'm glad it was expanded upon as the novel went on.
All the brothers have their specific personalities but somehow manage to work it out when it counts. I think this is the way that brothers are supposed to act, but speaking from experience, they do not always act this way. I'm glad Rose portrayed the brothers as fighting sometimes, even in the midst of critical moments. After all, it only takes one of The Five to fall.
It was a special treat that Rose included bits of the brothers' native language in the book. Thanks to her I am now familiar with some new phrases.
As this is the first book in the series I am anticipating more. Hopefully the story will be explored to an even greater degree.
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