Forests of the Heart (Gollancz) [Import] [Paperback]

Charles De Lint (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Gollancz (July 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0575072334
• ISBN-13: 978-0575072336
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Charles de Lint and his wife, the artist MaryAnn Harris, live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His evocative novels, including Moonheart, Forests of the Heart, and The Onion Girl, have earned him a devoted following and critical acclaim as a master of contemporary magical fiction

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, May 20, 2000

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Margaret Dybala "too many books, too little time" (Pearland, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forests of the Heart (Hardcover)

When I hear that an author as good as De Lint has a new book come out, I get a little pessimistic. How can he possible write something as good as his previous books? But he has done it again. This marvelous story of shapeshifters of the southwest, manitous of the north, and Celtic genii loci is truly wonderful. Read this book! And, Mr. de Lint, was it serendipidous, or did you know about wise older women and spiders in some of the Plains Tribes? That is fairly esoteric, I think (I got it from my granny). At any rate, it makes me respect the way the author tosses together all the different lores to come up with such engaging stories.

Thank you!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More action, less introspection, August 2, 2000

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GeekGyrlFriday com "Justine Greene" (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forests of the Heart (Hardcover)

I totally enjoyed this book. However, it read more like an action adventure fantasy, than a typical DeLint novel. I found that I was more interested in the actions taken than the thoughts/motives driving the characters in this novel. If you are looking for a typical DeLint, you will find some of it here, but you will find more action and force than you normally see. I have noticed that seems to be a trend, though. There was quite a "big action" feel to the end of "Somewhere to be Flying", too. I do recommed you pick this up if you are a big DeLint fan. IF YOU'VE NEVER READ DE LINT, then go back & buy the three short story collections, first, to get yourself familiar with his people and his environment. You will enjoy this book much more if you do; it will give you a sense of history to the story and the characters.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Wonder-filled Read, May 19, 2000

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Donna Quattrone (Southampton) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forests of the Heart (Hardcover)

In "Forests of the Heart" Charles DeLint once again brings magic to life. This time around, la brujeria is closely intertwined with the Celtic folklore and Native American influences that DeLint is famous for. The tale is set in the already well-loved town of Newford, though it also travels to the Sonoran desert and, of course, the Spiritworld. Some of the author's most popular characters (including Jilly, my personal favorite) make cameo appearances, but the book is peopled by fresh new faces that instantly engage the imagination and touch the heart. As in his other works, the folkloric elements weave a spell that resonates with a depth that connects past, present and future. The action in the plot makes for another ceaseless page-turner that sings of timeless truths and delights in no small measure. DeLint fans will not fail to be thrilled by his latest contribution, though anyone interested in mythic fiction or unrban fantasy will be just as enchanted by the promise of magic that "Forests of the Heart" brings.