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Lädt ... The Mist and the Magicvon Susan Wiggs
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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There are things I liked a lot about The Mist and the Magic, and there were things I didn't like so much. The unusual setting is vividly depicted, and I think the author did a great job capturing some of the feel of the country and people of Ireland. It's a nice change from the usual regency England or medieval fare. Caitlin is a strong heroine who convincingly leads her men into battle and capably manages the responsibilities of being the MacBride. Her antagonism towards Wesley is persistent, but she has many reasons, beyond his nationality, not to trust him, particularly after he betrays her a few times. She does some stupid things, but only because Wesley keeps her in the dark most of the time - one of the things I didn't like about the book. He won't tell her why he's acting for Cromwell, when a little communication wouldn't have hurt anybody. Another quibble would be the sometimes over the top, overly flowery language of magic, enchantment, ancient spirits, and Irish fairies. It obscured the human emotions of the characters and distracted from the story. Despite all the assurances that the love of Caitland and Wesley is some primal, beautiful, awesome, magical connection, I wasn't really convinced. For most of the book she hates him, is pining after another man she met once four years ago but is convinced is the love of her life, or doesn't know the reason behind Wesley's actions. The plot also got carried away in the end. I really, really wanted to like The Mist and the Magic because of the original setting, the action and adventure, and Wesley’s desperate attempts to win over Caitland, save his daughter, and protect Clonmuir – but in the end, its flaws outweighed these saving graces. ( )