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Sunday, September 27, 2009

I, Coriander by Sally Gardner




I listened to this amazing book and finished it midweek, but haven't had time to review it due to all the book signings I've been going to.

The story is one of a girl who finds a pair of silver shoes when she is young. When worn, these shoes transport her to another world. Her mother warns her against the shoes, saying she should be able to choose her own life. Being young, Coriander does not understand and searches out the shoes.

She believes it is for this reason that her mother becomes ill and dies and her father remarries a most horrid woman who is cruel and believes deeply in the Lord's ways. So much so that the woman beats her own daughter - Coriander's new sister. When her father is taken away from aiding the king that is in hiding, her stepmother introduces a cruel preacher into the house who constantly hits Coriander until she will proclaim her name as Ann - a good Christian name.

Coriander finds herself again in a different world, the world her mother grew up in. Both worlds have their own troubles and only Coriander to help them right again.

The audio of this book was fantastic. I was completely engrossed on my travels to and from work. The story is entrancing, filled with adventure, romance, and cruelty that you want to scream for the perpetrators to stop.

Definitely a classic fantasy novel and one I would suggest to everyone who loves fantasy.

5/5 Roses

20 comments:

  1. I have I, Corriander, but in hardcover, rather than audio. Allison from GR recommended it to me. She said it was way better than the Red Necklace and since it has garnered such a wonderful review from you, I definitely will have to move it up the list or seek out the audio (since I do a lot of commuting as well!).

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  2. This sounds like a fantastic story and I love the cover. I'm going to have to add it to my list of books I need to read now. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

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  3. the book seems very interesting.. though I don't do audio books.. I get distracted easily!

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  4. I, Corriander sounds terrific! I'm already-almost turning on my car ignition and pointing myself in the direction to Border's. This will make a great afternoony read. Thanks for the review!

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  5. I really liked this book! Now to find time to read her other ones!

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  6. This sounds great, I'll have to make a stop at my library sometime this week to see if they've got it!

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  7. It does sound like a fabulous book. Perhaps reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz with a little Cinderella...

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  8. ooooh silver slipper, but then being transported to violent world, yeesh. I have to admit, it sounds interesting and a bit scary.

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  9. I really want to read this, I've heard great things. I've never listened to an audiobook...

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  10. Sounds good! I really need to try audio books sometime =)

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  11. Sounds right up my alley! Thanks for the review.

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  12. Ooo - haven't heard of this one before. Thanks!

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  13. Hmm this is the first I have heard about this. I plan on visiting B&N tomorrow so maybe I will pick up a copy. Great review!

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  14. I've seen this book around the library but with a different cover. I have to admit that I am one of those people who pick books up by the cover and it didn't really appeal to me. But from your review, it sounds like something I would like. Serves me right for being so shallow!

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  15. It must be good since you gave it top marks. I dont really like audiobooks and perfer having a hard copy in my hands so will check if my library has it.

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  16. and another one goes on my list. you know, i really do understand why people in older times, had some one read as the family sat around knitting or mending or whatever...it was probably what also drew people to radio. thanks for the review!

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  17. Wow, that was definitely a thorough description. It honestly doesn't sound like something I would read, but it does sound interesting. I like the character names too. They're very unique.

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  18. Honestly, I'm turned off by the book cover but it sounds like a good book!

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  19. 5 roses, must be good. I have seen this book before but I wasn't interested because of the cover. I know, don't judge a book by its cover. It does sound interesting though. Thanks for the review!

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  20. hmm this sounds interesting! Great Review!

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