Customer Reviews

Enchanter's Glass

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This book was actually kind of interesting, and maybe just a little weird, too....I'm guessing this is one of those books that you're either gonna really like or really...not like. The beginning of this book sort of caught my attention, and kept me interested, but as I got farther on through the book, it just kind of...fizzled out. I think the plot could have been a little more elaborated on, and the whole "allegory" theme was hard to follow and left me a little confused. It was also kind of hard to figure out what the plot actually was. Even though this was actually a pretty good fantasy, I still think the author could have improved the plot and the characters...or at least have written a better ending.

the book the enchanter's glass is good, but the plot needs developing. while very interesting it might become confusing if you don't follow what is going on very carefully. i would highly recomend this book to you if you are wanting a book to fall into, and feel like you're there, but if you just want to kill time i wouldn't recomend it.

even if you find the plot to be to slow, i'm sure that you will like the surroundings. you really do feel like you were transporeted into a fairy land of magic and adventure. so to sum it up, a worthy read, but only if you're devoted to finish it.

This story starts out promising, but in the end it's not really worth the reading. I hated the way everything was turned into a metaphor. Can't we just enjoy a story for itself without it having a lot of different symbolic meanings (which don't really work anyway)? Overall the impression I came away from _Enchanter's Glass_ with was that it was just *very* weird, and I was disappointed the author didn't try harder, because there was potential for a great book.

I really liked this book. Whitcher's writing really makes this story seem like it's really happening. I recomend this book to anyone who likes fantasy.

I think that this is about the best book that I've ever read. The fantasy and detail takes you to a whole new world of exviting adventure and breath-taking suspense. I loved it!

I read this book when I was in seventh or eighth grade, and really enjoyed it. Saying that, however, I feel I should also mention that I was (and still am) a huge literature nerd. Enchanter's Glass is based on the epic poem The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser, who was a contemporary of Shakespeare. The poem, which spans about six books, is not exactly something that a 10-14-year-old would be familiar with in the way that Susan Whitcher obviously is. After reading this book, I read parts of The Faerie Queene, which shed light on many of the more allegorical aspects of this book. While some might find this book somewhat esoteric in its themes, I personally like the fact that Whitcher attempted to bring fairly advanced literature and literary theory into the YA market. Condensing the complex allegories of Spenser into a relatively short novel, as well as the allegorical story of her own creation, is daunting. Another reviewer stated that this is the sort of book you either like or you don't, and I tend to agree. If you like complicated symbolism, allegory and actively connecting one strange motif after another, then this book is for you. If you want a simple read, maybe choose something else.

Whitcher's book Enchaner's Glass is a fun read for anyone looking for some fantasy and magic, but to really appreciate the book, one must have a little background about Edmund Spenser and his Faerie Queene. Without this information, it is hard to understand the complex allegorical situations that take place in the Enchanter's Glass.

I am a big fan of Harcourt Brace's "Jane Yolen Books" which is why I chose this book. I loved Crown Duel and Court Duel by Sherwood Smith, and also Little Sister By Kara Dalkey but I found this to be a very dull and boring fantasy; no originality at all. The author could have at least written this story in a way to keep you interested but didn't bother to. A very weak plot and characters, this book is hardly worth touching or looking at. The cover is beautiful, and that's the best thing about this book. The female character was a sensitive weakling, trying to be portrayed strong and fierce, yet the author didn't succeed. The goat boy and all the other magical creatures in this story were completely dull to read, they all thought the same; which is why I give this book just 1 star, hardly worth it though...