Lavondyss: Journey to an Unknown Region [Hardcover]

Robert Holdstock (Author)

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Convinced that her older brother, missing for many years, has lost his way in the magical ancient forest that borders her home, an adolescent girl braves the dangers of Ryhope Wood in search of its mythical center. Holdstock's latest novel, a sequel to Mythago Wood (LJ 11/15/85), continues the author's darkly fascinating, elegantly written exploration of the landscape of humanity's collective unconscious. Highly recommended.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 367 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st US Ed edition (July 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688091857
• ISBN-13: 978-0688091859
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,567,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sequel that's better than the original., November 21, 2001

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Ernest L. Mercer (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lavondyss: Journey to an Unknown Region (Hardcover)

No, it's not Mythago Wood. It's significantly better! And one of my all time favorite books. First of all, it's much subtler and deeper than MW. With this novel you can feel that Holdstock finally understands exactly what the world he created in Mythago Wood was truly all about, it's full mystery and nature. MW was a broad brushstroke and cimematic; more like a Hollywood movie, or a pint of strong beer. Lavondyss is the intimate details, refined, full bodied and aged, like a great wine. Both books are excellent, but require different palates to be appreciated.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, April 23, 2003

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This review is from: Lavondyss: Journey to an Unknown Region (Hardcover)

Without a doubt this is Robert Holdstock's finest work, even surpassing the superb Mythago Wood. For some people, Lavondyss DOES require more determination to get the most out of it, but if you have an open mind and good imagination then you'll revel in this work of art. It's marvellous - I can't recommend it highly enough.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complex like a celtic knot, August 8, 2004

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Nara L. Watson "Shadoxcat" (Barbados) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lavondyss: Journey to an Unknown Region (Hardcover)

This book is not for the faint of heart, nor for the impatient. It delves far deeper than Mythago Wood and to compare the two is useless. Mythago Wood was short, enjoyable, but fell short, lacking the substance of Lavondyss. Lavondyss is eerie, intricate and dizzying at times, and I feel it requires more than one reading to grasp all the delightful nuances. This is not your regular fare of fantasy, but a far more intelligent read.