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The Cygnet and the Firebird - Community Reviews back

by Patricia A. McKillip
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FriedEgg
FriedEgg rated it 17 years ago
Beautifully told story of love, betrayal, vengence and forgiveness. Filled with emotional tension that will keep you gripped until the end.
Tammie's Reading Reviews
Tammie's Reading Reviews rated it 17 years ago
I admit I didn't get very far into this book. My oldest daughter bought it a long time ago and told me she couldn't stand it. I was curious so I began reading. First, I have to say I really do not like the writing style at all. I also felt that the main character seemed rather dim witted, at least i...
La Crimson Femme
La Crimson Femme rated it 22 years ago
What can be better than living with mythical creatures? Oh, right, raising them and being able to speak to them. I enjoyed this book and Sybel's trouble relating to and communication to humans. This is a sweet book that I'd recommend to young adults to adults who share a love for animals.
Bark at the Ghouls
Bark at the Ghouls rated it 25 years ago
Enter a land where wise old boars speak, as well as falcons, lions and cats. A land filled with sorcery, beauty and evil . . .Known as the ice white lady, Sybil was raised to live to care only for the mythical beasts under her control - powerful, beautiful and wise, and feared by man - she knows non...
Merle
Merle rated it 56 years ago
This is the third McKillip book I’ve read, and my clear favorite so far. The spare, detached style puts one in mind of a fairy tale, but the story works because it’s a very human and emotional one; in the end the narrative detachment doesn’t distance the reader from the tale so much as prevent all t...
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