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Apunta't a LibraryThing per saber si aquest llibre et pot agradar. No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra. The Wolf in the Whale is a fantasy set in the world of the Inuit around 1000 CE. Omat, biologically a girl, is raised as a boy to be a hunter and a Shaman of her people as they follow herds of caribou. Eventually, she and her people will encounter other indigenous groups and Norse raiders. The Wolf in the Whale treats the religious icons of all its characters as potent and real, and these fantasy elements become more prominent as the story progresses. That aside, the book works well as a wilderness survival story in a credible cultural setting. ( ) “They say that from the moment I [Omat] took my first breath, I have lived between many worlds—between Sun and Moon, man and woman, Inuk and animal. So perhaps it’s not surprising that I have seen worlds my family could never imagine. I have seen the painted men in their bark houses, and I have slept beneath trees as tall as a whale is long. I have spoken with the spirits and walked in their land. I have seen men who could harness the wind, men with hair the color of flame and eyes the color of ice. And when their own great spirits set foot on my shore, striking thunder from the stars and calling monsters from the deep, I have battled with their gods of war—and wept with their gods of love.” – Jordanna Max Brodsky, The Wolf in the Whale Omat, a young Inuk living in the arctic in the 11th century, inhabits the soul of a hunter and the spirit of a wolf. Omat faces many hardships, learning from experience and leading to personal growth. This book relates the culture and history of the Inuit as they encounter the Vikings during the exploration of North America. When the two peoples meet, a clash is inevitable. Omat embarks on a journey to save a brother, and encounters a Viking separated from his people. These two are unable to speak the same language. They are strangers, but through facing adversity, form an unlikely bond. I particularly enjoyed the depiction of how their relationship evolves over time. The author weaves together a pleasing mix of historical fiction, magical realism, mythology, folklore, religious beliefs, covering both Inuit and Norse traditions. The story is a compelling and creative journey of self-discovery and survival. The author provides notes on the historical period, documenting what is fact and what authorial license is taken. Be aware that the story contains gruesome violence, rape, harm to children, and killing and butchering animals. It is a sweeping epic filled with adventures that educates as it entertains. Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
A young Inuit shaman's epic quest for survival in the frozen lands of North America in 1000 AD. Born with the soul of a hunter and the language of the gods, Omat is destined to become a shaman like her grandfather. To protect her people, she invokes the spirits of the sky, the sea, and the air. But the gods have stopped listening, the seals won't come, and Omat's family is starving. Desperate to save them, Omat journeys through the icy wastes, fighting for survival with every step. When she meets a Viking warrior and his strange new gods, together they set in motion a conflict that could shatter her world...or save it. The Wolf in the Whale is a powerful tale of magic, discovery and adventure, featuring an unforgettable narrator ready to confront the gods themselves. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — S'està carregant… GèneresClassificació Decimal de Dewey (DDC)813.6Literature English (North America) American fiction 21st CenturyLCC (Clas. Bibl. Congrés EUA)ValoracióMitjana:
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