Soulstring [Paperback]

Midori Snyder (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ace (November 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0441775918
• ISBN-13: 978-0441775910
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,470,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"Midori Snyder is the author of eight books for children and adults, published in English, French, and Dutch. She won the Mythopoeic Award for The Innamorati, a novel inspired by early Roman myth and the Italian "Commedia dell'Arte" tradition. Other novels include The Flight of Michael McBride (a mythic western), Soulstring (a lyrical fairy tale), The Oran Trilogy: New Moon, Sadar's Keep, and Beldan's Fire (imaginary-world fantasy, recently re-published in Vikings's Firebird line), and Hannah's Garden (a contemporary faery novel for young adults). Except the Queen, a novel written in collaboration with Jane Yolen is forthcoming in 2010.

Her short stories have appeared in numerous venues including the The Armless Maiden; Black Thorn, White Rose; Xanadu III; Swan Sister; Borderland; and The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror. Recent stories have appeared in Young Adult anthologies, The Greenman, Tales From the Mythic Forest and Troll's Eye View, A Book of Villianous Tales. Her nonfiction has appeared in Realms of Fantasy and other magazines, and in essay collections including Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Women Writers Explore Their Favorite Fairy Tales.

In addition to writing, she co-directs The Endicott Studio for Mythic Arts with Terri Winding. She co-edited and designed the online Journal of Mythic Arts from 2003 - 2008; and she served as chairwoman on the judges' panel for the 2007 James Tiptree, Jr. Awards.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've read!!, April 10, 2001

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Coley (Mobile, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soulstring (Paperback)

Soulstring was an excellent book. I was lucky enough to find it used, and now I wouldn't give it away. Don't let the first person voice scare you. It helps you get closer to the character. As for the story, it's totally original. The daughter of an evil nobleman and sorcerer, Magda, has inherited her father's power, but has no idea how to use it. One day, Severin, a farmer of Thall, comes to win her hand, and this changes her life. On the run from her father, alone with her new husband who's been turned into a stag, she has to survive. This book was so exciting and touching. It made me want to find my perfect love.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First Novel, January 16, 2007

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Autumn (BROOKLYN, NY, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soulstring (Paperback)

Soulstring is Midori Snyder's first novel and a great introduction to her work. It features a young heroine, Magda, living in a fantastical world and struggling to wrest control her life from an uncaring family, and her magic from a villainous father. In the process she stumbles across a courageous man, who helps her unlock the key to her freedom. If you like this book, you'll love her triology, especially the first book: New Moon.

Here's an excerpt from a review by Suite 101:
Her first book was an adult fairy tale Fantasy called Soulstring. It is a story of an evil mage with a beautiful daughter. Suitors must pass tests to win her or are killed if they fail. Magda, the daughter, wants to stop her father. She has great power, but must learn how to use it. This is a book with a tightly woven plot that entertains readers with its many wonders. Ms. Snyder had a good start with this book.

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Hauntings, November 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Soulstring (Paperback)

The first time i read this book i could not get myself to put it down. Though i tried many times i just couldn't. This was a very creative and in many ways a very imaginative book. It was enjoyed by many people of several different age groups. Though i am a firm believer in God i see no harm in a little fun as long as people know that it is all make believe.