Forests of the Heart (Newford Book 10)
ISBN:
9780575072329 (0575072326)
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Magic,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Urban Fantasy,
Cultural,
Sci Fi Fantasy,
Modern,
Magical Realism,
Canada,
Mythology
Series: Newford 1 (#10)
What happens when people come over and take over? Well, we all know the answer to that question. But what happens to beliefs, to gods, to spirits? Charles de Lint answers that question in Forests of the Heart which deals with a conflict of spirits, both in the magical sense and the sense of self,...
The title's a bit lame, but I enjoyed the story. It was a typical de Lint with a cast of characters from different walks of life. This one focused on a clash of supernatural beings - and journeys into a spirit world where the homeless Irish hard men and looking to hone in on the Manitous' territor...
An AMAZING blend of various mythologies from various cultures. Truly unique and creative.
Set in de Lint's imaginary modern American city of Newford (which seems a lot like Minneapolis to me, from the perspective of someone who's never been to Minneapolis...(it's cold, and it's not coastal)) tongue.gifI have a feeling some of the characters have appeared in de Lint's other books as well,...
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