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From: Robin L. Gibson <gibsonr>
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:20:08 -0500
For those looking for a great read, a thrilling adventure and fantasy all in one, an escape from the headlines in these days, The Thief Lord is perfect. As a friend of mine described it, this is a book that children would write if they could. It is also an ode to Venice; the city is very much a main character. The uniqueness of Venice -- it IS a magical place -- make the fantasy work. I think it is only adults that find flaws with this tale -- that feel sadness at Scipio's ultimate fate, even though it is what he wanted. The two sympathetic adult characters -- the somewhat bumbling detective with a heart and the mysterious Ida Spavento who is so open minded at having her home broken into -- provide welcome relief to the evil aunt and the delightfully scheming fence. Is it stereotypical that it is the girl who likes to read? For me it was enought that there was a character who was engrossed in reading; while others steal what is valuable to them, she has amassed quite a collection of books! If you haven't read this one yet, I highly recommend it!
Peace, Robin
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:20:08 -0500
For those looking for a great read, a thrilling adventure and fantasy all in one, an escape from the headlines in these days, The Thief Lord is perfect. As a friend of mine described it, this is a book that children would write if they could. It is also an ode to Venice; the city is very much a main character. The uniqueness of Venice -- it IS a magical place -- make the fantasy work. I think it is only adults that find flaws with this tale -- that feel sadness at Scipio's ultimate fate, even though it is what he wanted. The two sympathetic adult characters -- the somewhat bumbling detective with a heart and the mysterious Ida Spavento who is so open minded at having her home broken into -- provide welcome relief to the evil aunt and the delightfully scheming fence. Is it stereotypical that it is the girl who likes to read? For me it was enought that there was a character who was engrossed in reading; while others steal what is valuable to them, she has amassed quite a collection of books! If you haven't read this one yet, I highly recommend it!
Peace, Robin
-- Robin L. Gibson until August 2003: PO Box 161 Holtermansgatan 5D Lag 2021 Granville OH 43023 41129 Goteborg gibsonr at denison.edu SwedenReceived on Fri 21 Mar 2003 08:20:08 AM CST
