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Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54 EAN: 9780345416872 Edition: 1st ISBN: 0345416872 Label: Del Rey Manufacturer: Del Rey Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 400 Publication Date: April 06, 1999 Publisher: Del Rey Release Date: April 06, 1999 Studio: Del Rey Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Enchantment is the story of a Ukraine-born, American grad student who finds himself transported to the ninth century to play the prince in a Russian version of Sleeping Beauty. Early in the story, he muses that in a French or English retelling of the tale, the prince and princess would live happily ever after. But, "only a fool would want to live through the Russian version of any fairy tale." Although his fears turn out to be warranted, as he and his cursed princess contend with the diabolical witch Baba Yaga--easily Russia's best pre-Khrushchev villain--to save the princess's kingdom, Enchantment is ultimately a sweet story. Mixing magic and modernity, the acclaimed Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game) has woven threads of history, religion, and myth together into a convincing, time-hopping tale that is part love story, part adventure. Enchantment's heroes, "Prince" Ivan and Princess Katerina, must deal with cross-cultural mores, ancient gods, treacherous kinsmen (and fianceés), and ultimately Baba Yaga herself. Card has a knack for coming across like your nerdy dad at times, when he runs on too long or makes some particularly wince-inducing observation or reference ("Daaad, Bruce Cockburn is not cool!"). But, as you might expect of a good dad, as uncool as he might be, Card still manages to tell a good bedtime story. --Paul Hughes Product Description: As one of the most consistently exciting writers to emerge in the last twenty-five years, Orson Scott Card has been honored with numerous awards, immersing readers in dazzling worlds only he could create. Now, in Enchantment, Card works his magic as never before, transforming the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty into an original fantasy brimming with romance and adventure. The moment Ivan stumbled upon a clearing in the dense Carpathian forest, his life was forever changed. Atop a pedestal encircled by fallen leaves, the beautiful princess Katerina lay still as death. But beneath the foliage a malevolent presence stirred and sent the ten-year-old Ivan scrambling for the safety of Cousin Marek's farm. Now, years later, Ivan is an American graduate student, engaged to be married. Yet he cannot forget that long-ago day in the forest--or convince himself it was merely a frightened boy's fantasy. Compelled to return to his native land, Ivan finds the clearing just as he left it. This time he does not run. This time he awakens the beauty with a kiss . . . and steps into a world that vanished a thousand years ago. A rich tapestry of clashing worlds and cultures, Enchantment is a powerfully original novel of a love and destiny that transcend centuries . . . and the dark force that stalks them across the ages. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A new sleeping beautyOrson Scott Card is probably best known for his Ender series, but as fas as sheer creativity and plot goes, this is his real winner. The man has a gift for fantasy and this is proof that he should explore it more. And basically this is nothing more than a retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story. It just happens to spend half of its time in our world and time, and Sleeping Beauty and Prince Charming are pretty much forced together to create some hysterical romentic comedy of people that ... Read More Rating: - It gets good... then greatThe story starts off by explaining the background of the main character. It talks about various kinds of folklore and how the story begins. Once Ivan transfers to the other world, the story really starts. Ivan has to go through many embarrasing and fun experiences throughout the book. Orson Scott Card made love real in this book. It wasn't love at first sight, but something requiring better storytelling which Orson pulls off quite well. The book has a few twists here and there, making ... Read More Rating: - A Modern Day Sleeping Beauty.....sort of!"I'm ten years old, my whole life you've called me Vanya. My name is on the school records, on government papers as Ivan Petrovich Smetski. Now you tell me I'm really Itzak Shlomo. What am I, a Jewish secret agent?" Growing up in Russia isn't easy if you were Jewish. Ivan's parents wanted to get him to America, so he could grow up in a land of freedom. And the way they were going to do it was by declaring themselves Jewish, and applying for a Visa to Israel. From there, they were going to go ... Read More Rating: - AMAZING Book!This book has got to be one of the best fantasy novels I've ever read - and I've read tons. It ranks up there with my favorite series from Guy Gavriel Kay, The Fionavar Tapestry - This book is just as good as they are, or better. Very captivating story, will definitely keep you turning the pages. Its a fresh take on a fantasy novel and so not what you would expect from Mr. Card. I reccommend it to everyone and they never regret reading it. Rating: - Wonderful taleMy wife kids and I have a great time sitting down and listening to this story in the evening. A wonderful twist on an old fairly tale. |
