| Fell | 
 enlarge | Author: David Clement-davies
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 103232
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 523
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 1.4
ISBN: 0810994704
EAN: 9780810994706
ASIN: 0810994704
Publication Date: September 1, 2007
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Unputdownable! August 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
In Clement-Davies' sequel to The Sight, Fell proves itself in every way to be at least as unputdownable as its predecessor. Without going into detail about the story and run the risk of "giving anything away," Fell is a thrilling adventure about the lonely wolf, Fell, and a girl looking for answers to the visions that haunt them; and both must overcome their natures to share a journey that will bring their worlds -- animal and human -- to a greater understanding. In telling his masterful tale, Clement-Davies has created a plot that is rich with suspense, pathos, and tenderness; and has enhanced the development of characters the reader came to know (or hate) in The Sight (e.g., Huttser, Palla, Kar, and Morgra to a name a few), as well as introduced several new unforgettable characters. Fell is more than just an excellent book -- it is an excellent reading experience. In reading this book it is important to keep in mind that the book is at least just as much about the new human character, Alina, and her quest to find her real family, as it is about what Fell's life has been like in the years since he left his pack in The Sight. As you'll see from other U.S. reviewers, some readers are disappointed because they feel the book focuses more on the adventures of Alina and not enough about Fell; whom they perceive of as having a more secondary role in the book. In my opinion, Fell is clearly the dominant character and Clement-Davies' has made the mysterious black wolf a character that will live on in readers' memories for many years to come. If you're like me when you Fell, you'll find yourself filled with joy and with pain as you feel that you are right there with Fell and Alina as they go through their incredible journey, both together and separately. I very highly recommend Fell, which should have wide appeal across age and intellectual levels. If you've read The Sight, do yourself a favor and put Fell high up on your reading list. If you haven't read The Sight, definitely read it first and then read Fell. You'll thank yourself for doing so.
The legend of the sight continues... January 9, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I finished the Sight I didn't realise there was going to be another book after so I was very excited when I saw this book on Amazon a few months ago, this book contains more amazing writing from David Clement-Davies (well what did you expect it to contain?). This is just as good as the sight and not at all similar. Once again the story line is full of surprise but not random. This book is about Fell (surprise surprise) and has another amazing cover, as you can see. I was very pleased with the amount of writing this book has in it, the order this series goes in is: Fire Bringer, The Sight, Fell. If you have not read The Sight yet then you need to read it before this book, you do not, however, need to have read Fire Bringer to be able to read The Sight, although I suggest you do.
Brilliant December 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Really great read! Different emphasis from The Sight and Firebringer, as also explores human characters and follows their personal stories. Not the blockbuster the sight was, however still written with the same power and amazing descriptions. The continuity and reference back to The Sight made me smile, as did the appearance of some of the old characters. Although only a sentence reference, the lines about a fleck of green and a courage deep as despair made the book believable and also fostered a sense of comradeship with the first book. A sequel well worth the wait.
So worth the wait! September 15, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The Sight was, of course, amazing, although it did seem to drag on a little. Fell is less "epic" than its predecessor although it's just as good, perhaps better. It explores Fell's character after all he's been through in The Sight, his guilt, his darkness and his grief, and it ties together loose ends you may not have even noticed in the first book.
Those who've read Firebringer or The Sight (or both) will be familiar with Clement-Davies' faultless powers of description. But it's the philosophical thoughts and judgements that really shine in this story, and you can see the author trying to explain to himself why Man is the way he is. It's also uplifting in that the story seems to decide that one day Man might realise that he has the ability to right what he did wrong, and to be at peace at last with Nature.
The story wasn't predictable at all. Expect several twists and relevations involving both new and old characters. In fact, the introduction of old characters sometimes had me grinning because the author had made them so brilliant in The Sight, and it was good to be reading about them again.
So, basically, if you read The Sight, you really should read this wonderful sequel.
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