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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Acclaimed by critics and readers on its first publication in 1987, winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel, Emma Bulls War for the Oaks is one of the novels that has defined modern urban fantasy. Eddi McCandry sings rock and roll. But her boyfriend just dumped her, her band just broke up, and life could hardly be worse. Then, walking home through downtown Minneapolis on a dark night, she finds herself drafted into an invisible war between the faerie folk. Now, more than her own survival is at riskand her own preferences, musical and personal, are very much beside the point. By turns tough and lyrical, fabulous and down-to-earth, War for the Oaks is a fantasy novel thats as much about this world as about the other one. Its about real love and loyalty, about real music and musicians, about false glamour and true art. It will change the way you hear and see your own daily life. Emma Bull was born in 1954 in Torrance, California. She now lives in Minneapolis and is also the author of Finder and Bone Dance. Winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel War for the Oaks, which first appeared in 1987, is one of the novels that helped define the genre of modern urban fantasy. Eddi McCandry sings rock and roll. But her boyfriend just dumped her, her band just broke up, and life could hardly be worse. Then, walking home through downtown Minneapolis on a dark night, she finds herself drafted into an invisible war between the faerie folk. Now, much more than her own survival is at riskand Eddi's goals and preferences, musical and personal, are very much beside the point. By turns tough and lyrical, fabulous and down-to-earth, this novel is as much about this world as about the other one. "A contemporary fantasy classic."Publishers Weekly "Emma Bull is really good."Neil Gaiman "One of the most engaging fantasies I've read in a long time."Minneapolis Star-Tribune "[This novel] knifes through the fantasy genre like a sharp blade of wind."Charles de Lint Review:"One of the most engaging fantasies I've read in a long time." Minneapolis Star-Tribune Review:"Originally published by Ace in 1987, this reprint of a minor fantasy cult classic should attract new readers with its appealing and unusual blend of the world of rock and roll performers with the coexistent world of Faerie....For many readers, the fey qualities of the wispy fantasy may be enough; Eddi even labels her new band Eddi and the Feys. The strength of the novel, however, is in the nonfantasy scenes. These demonstrate a sure knowledge of rock music and the field, and contribute to the climax, a struggle between Eddi and the dark queen at a concert. In an appendix of special interest to fans, Bull includes excerpts of a screenplay version of the book she and her husband, Will Shetterly, wrote. A film appears an unlikely bet, but the author's prose portrayal of Faerie infringing on the real world remains an imaginative triumph." Publishers Weekly Review:"Knifes through the fantasy genre like a sharp blade of wind." Charles de Lint, author of Onion Girl Synopsis:An aspiring young rock-and-roll singer's life is astonishingly changed when she is drafted into the war of the faeries, where she is instructed to use her musical talents to defeat an evil enemy. Synopsis:“A contemporary fantasy classic.”—Publishers Weekly “Emma Bull is really good.”—Neil Gaiman Acclaimed by critics and readers on its first publication in 1987, winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel, Emma Bulls War for the Oaks is one of the novels that has defined modern urban fantasy. Eddi McCandry sings rock and roll. But her boyfriend just dumped her, her band just broke up, and life could hardly be worse. Then, walking home through downtown Minneapolis on a dark night, she finds herself drafted into an invisible war between the faerie folk. Now, more than her own survival is at risk—and her own preferences, musical and personal, are very much beside the point. By turns tough and lyrical, fabulous and down-to-earth, War for the Oaks is a fantasy novel thats as much about this world as about the other one. Its about real love and loyalty, about real music and musicians, about false glamour and true art. It will change the way you hear and see your own daily life. “One of the most engaging fantasies Ive read in a long time.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune “Knifes through the fantasy genre like a sharp blade of wind.” —Charles de Lint About the AuthorEmma Bull was born in 1954 in Torrance, California. She now lives in Minneapolis and is also the author of Finder and Bone Dance. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 2 comments:
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