The Jaguar and the Wolf (Paperback)

by Leah R. Cutter (Author)

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Cutter has what it takes to become a great new talent. -- Green Man Review

Product Description
When a Viking ship misses North America and drifts ashore in an ancient Mayan city, two cultures collide. The warrior Tyrthbrand and the high priestess Lady Two Bird must form an unlikely alliance to fight for their very lives. And as the clouds of war cover the earth, the Viking and Mayan gods are thrown into an ethereal conflict that could threaten the foundations of both Heavens and the Underworld.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Roc (May 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 045146026X
• ISBN-13: 978-0451460264
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,178,327 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hardly a page turner, August 12, 2005

By	moria2 (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

I want to make it perfectly clear. I read Cutter's Paper Mage and loved it. So, eager to see what she could do with two of my favorite groups (wide representation applied) of people (Toltec/Mayan/Aztec civilizations and Scandinavian raider culture) the book was purchased. Jaguar and the Wolf just doesn't seem to go anywhere or to have a clear purpose or reason for being written. There is little character development, growth, plot, etc... Although there are some interesting parts, for the most part it lacks the history and thoughtfulness seen in Paper Mage.

They can't all be good reviews...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Historical Fiction, September 6, 2005

By	Margaret P. "mhp2027" (Boulder, CO USA) - See all my reviews

"Jaguar and the Wolf" follows two people: a young lady from South America and a Viking warrior. These two people (who soon meet) struggle between obeying societies dictates and controling the course of their lives. There are mystic elements, but this book could better be categorized as historical fiction. All of the effort spent on historic accuracy left me borred.

I recommend you try Cutter's other books instead. However, if you enjoy historical fiction, you'll probably adore "The Jaguar and the Wolf".

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing..., July 12, 2005

By	EFD (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

Usually, I can read any book that I pick up. But, unfortunately, that was not the case with this book.

I tried to give it a chance and read 1/2 the book; but, finally, I decided that it wasn't worth finishing. (So, I just read the ending and tossed it on my 'already been read pile.')

I think there is a reason that the reviews listed in the front pages are directed towards her previous books rather than this one.