Sabella [Paperback]

Tanith Lee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1980

SABELLA
or
The Blood Stone

A Science Fiction Vampire Novel

On the pink planet of Novo Mars, Sabella, the beautiful young recluse, lives out her uneasy daytime life behind drawn blinds. And at night she feeds on the blood of deer. After what has happened before, she no longer wants—or dares—to take the blood of men.

But something, it seems, is intent on throwing Sabella back into her former existence of danger and despair. Forcing her first to consume the handsome young stranger, Sand, and then to confront Sand's invincible and terrifying brother, Jace, the avenging angel.

When predator becomes prey, some kind of death must end it-And only blood will answer for blood.

"Tanith Lee is one of the most powerful and intelligent writers in fantasy." —Publishers Weekly

"With Lee… expect the unexpected." —Starburst

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: DAW; First Edition edition (April 1, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879975296
• ISBN-13: 978-0879975296
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,585,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sabella, or the Blood Stone *slight SPOILER*, November 4, 1999

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"anellas" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sabella (Paperback)

Alright, this is a slight ** SPOILER ** so if you don't want to know what this is about, this is your chance to NOT READ THIS REVIEW!

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That said, this was the first of Tanith Lee's books that I ever read. The setting is another world, Novo Mars, and the main character is a vampire. This is an incredibly well written book, with descriptions so lush and rich that you can feel them yourself. Tanith Lee's writing is seductive: you'll want to live in that big house on the plateau and listen to the music that Sabella puts into the tape deck, watch the dust dance in the air, pull the long blinds closed to blot out the sun, drink pomengranete (sp?) juice, bleach you hair and run wild at night with the young boys that can't say no to her exotic beauty, and discover what you REALLY are... Get this book if you can! A fabulous tale of love, lust, intrigue, and self-discovery. Amust for any fan of Tanith Lee, vampires, or science fiction tales.

There IS a reason Tanith Lee got nominated so many times for World Fantasy Awards... :)=

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Vampire Classic--Literally Out of This World, April 18, 2008

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This review is from: Sabella (Paperback)

I think this is the best Tanith Lee I have read. Her recent ones set in Venice have been great--but for me Sabella is an absolute classic. It is beautifully and skillfully written, conveying the life of Novo Mars set within its other planetary environs through the eyes of Sabella, a most unique "vampire." Normally the apex predator, Sabella is herself made vulnerable, first to Sand who stalks her and then to Jace, who confronts her. It is really a remarkable and original take on a very old story.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You WILL be seduced, June 22, 2002

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Anne-Marie (WA Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sabella (Paperback)

I first read this eye-opener when I was fifteen. I agree this is a little difficult to get into, but after eight years and several Science Fiction / Fantasy authors (including Anne Rice) this is still my all-time favourite book to get lost in. Well worth the reading!