Review of Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
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Review of Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
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BOOK REVIEW OF NIMUE: FREEING MERLIN
By Ayn Cates Sullivan
Book Review written by Marla Channon
The author, Ayn Cates Sullivan, in Nimue: Freeing Merlin suggests perhaps that we all live in a parallel world with a magical underworld. The realistic reaction of the protagonist, Nina, in the 21st Century, makes us think so, as we get pulled into the mesmerizing story, from beginning to end.
At the beginning of the book, the plot twists are plausible, from going on vacation in England to seeing Nina’s boyfriend (whom she missed) while in England. I got a little lost in Chapter 12 when everything abruptly changed to Nina’s past life as Nimue in the 5th Century AD, and new characters were introduced. Although, I was especially interested in the characters from Atlantis, who were all magic experts.
Merlin’s shapeshifting into other forms, including a wren, was completely magical. Nina became an otherworldly being as Nimue, matching the paranormal characters in speech, actions, and magic. As chapter after chapter of Nimue’s life unfolds in 5 AD, I was captivated by the mythological society.
The only criticism I have for this book is that beginning at chapter 12, it is hard to follow. Without reading a synopsis of the book, how Nina has a past life as Nimue, I would have been lost until the end of the book when Nimue becomes Nina again. I also wondered how a crying teenager, like Nina, in the present was such a strong character as Nimue, who rarely cried, and who knew magic in her past life.
This is a great book if you like the genre of fantasy/science fiction with parallel magical worlds. There are many unexpected, surprising events. It makes you want to keep reading while wondering what next is going to happen. The plot is so unpredictable in chapter 12 and after to the end, that you will be on the edge of your seat. This book reminds me of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis about parallel worlds, but a much more grown-up version, with more romance thrown in.
Overall, escaping into Nimue’s fantasy world is satisfying. I would recommend this mature book (because of romance) for ages 13 to adult. I am giving this fantasy/science fiction book 5 out of 5 stars. Nimue: Freeing Merlin is well-written, and it certainly would make a good feature film.
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Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
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BOOK REVIEW OF NIMUE: FREEING MERLIN
By Ayn Cates Sullivan
Book Review written by Marla Channon
The author, Ayn Cates Sullivan, in Nimue: Freeing Merlin suggests perhaps that we all live in a parallel world with a magical underworld. The realistic reaction of the protagonist, Nina, in the 21st Century, makes us think so, as we get pulled into the mesmerizing story, from beginning to end.
At the beginning of the book, the plot twists are plausible, from going on vacation in England to seeing Nina’s boyfriend (whom she missed) while in England. I got a little lost in Chapter 12 when everything abruptly changed to Nina’s past life as Nimue in the 5th Century AD, and new characters were introduced. Although, I was especially interested in the characters from Atlantis, who were all magic experts.
Merlin’s shapeshifting into other forms, including a wren, was completely magical. Nina became an otherworldly being as Nimue, matching the paranormal characters in speech, actions, and magic. As chapter after chapter of Nimue’s life unfolds in 5 AD, I was captivated by the mythological society.
The only criticism I have for this book is that beginning at chapter 12, it is hard to follow. Without reading a synopsis of the book, how Nina has a past life as Nimue, I would have been lost until the end of the book when Nimue becomes Nina again. I also wondered how a crying teenager, like Nina, in the present was such a strong character as Nimue, who rarely cried, and who knew magic in her past life.
This is a great book if you like the genre of fantasy/science fiction with parallel magical worlds. There are many unexpected, surprising events. It makes you want to keep reading while wondering what next is going to happen. The plot is so unpredictable in chapter 12 and after to the end, that you will be on the edge of your seat. This book reminds me of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis about parallel worlds, but a much more grown-up version, with more romance thrown in.
Overall, escaping into Nimue’s fantasy world is satisfying. I would recommend this mature book (because of romance) for ages 13 to adult. I am giving this fantasy/science fiction book 5 out of 5 stars. Nimue: Freeing Merlin is well-written, and it certainly would make a good feature film.
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Nimue: Freeing Merlin (Barnes & Noble Edition)
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