The Rhymer and the Ravens: The Book of Fate [Paperback]

Jodie Forrest (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

What would you do if you suddenly became both infinitely psychic and unable to tell even the smallest lie? And if you were also exiled from your homeland, destitute, and unhappily in love with a darkly seductive Elf who had forced you to undertake an impossible quest? Such is the Fate of Tomas the Rhymer, the reluctant poet-hero of this historical fantasy, wherein the Celtic and Norse realms of Elves, gods and spirits converge with Viking Age Europe's real events and shifting world-views -- and evoke some haunting parallels with our own era's rapid changes.

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Tomas would sometimes consider, in later years, whether there were any chance that his Fate might have been different. Yet only on occasions of the greatest rarity would he so wonder, when gripped by a black and somber mood, perhaps, or perhaps when drifting through the gates that link wakefulness to sleep--or Elfland to other realms. For Tomas had grown to understand, far better than most mortals, that to questions about Fate there are no true answers. There are only, sometimes, reasons.

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Jodie Forrest

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Product Details

• Paperback: 334 pages
• Publisher: Seven Paws Pr; 1st edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964911302
• ISBN-13: 978-0964911307
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #995,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless story of great surprises: Life, love & adventure!, April 2, 1999

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This review is from: The Rhymer and the Ravens: The Book of Fate (Paperback)

I would not have even listed "historical fantasy" as a genre I enjoyed before reading this book. But once I began reading "The Rhymer and the Ravens", it went everywhere with me. Any chance I got, I hoped to get a page or two in, even if it was while waiting for the light to change! This rich story of a hero, Tomas the Rhymer, on a difficult quest while searching for the meaning of life, love, and service to others is full of finely drawn charcters. I found myself truly caring for and "knowing" characters such as the wise old woman Aud, the beautiful Elf queen Moira, the magical Pooka Aubrey, and the story's hero. This book has been loved by each person to whom I have given it as a gift, several of whom had seen the TV special "Merlin" and found themselves wanting more such adventure. Each has had the same reaction: "I can't put it down!" The only reason I could stand to finish it at all was because I knew there was a sequel!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just great entertainment, but lessons for the soul!, March 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rhymer and the Ravens: The Book of Fate (Paperback)

Colorful, engaging, imaginative, enlightening, spiritual and earthy. Revel in a fantasy world of elves and gods, demons and fairies. Learn about the myths and mysteries of ancient cultures. This book offers the reader a host of multi-dimensional delights. It's great!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully entertaining, March 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rhymer and the Ravens: The Book of Fate (Paperback)

The characters are so well defined you'd think you knew them. The blend of pure fantasy with historical accuracy kept my nose buried in the book for hours on end. I can't wait to complete the trilogy.