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December 18, 2012
22 short takes: Praise for Something Red
PRAISE FOR SOMETHING RED
“A hauntingly affecting historical novel with a touch of magic.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Rich in historical detail, this suspenseful coming-of-age fantasy grabs the reader with the facts of life in medieval England and the magic spells woven into its landscape.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This darkly atmospheric debut novel is well worth its measured plot-building for its horrific, unexpected ending.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“This first novel is a beauty.”
—Cecelia Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The King’s Witch
“Not for the faint of heart, this pulse pounding page-turner grabs you from the start and never lets you go. A wickedly clever and evocative combination of history, horror, mystery, and magic.”
—Booklist
“Nicholas goes for the throat with Something Red. Rich in history, ankle deep in blood, and packed with brilliant writing and whip-smart plotting.”
—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Flesh & Bone
“Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end.”
—Agenda Magazine
“I was so enthralled with the tale, it was like leaving reality and stepping into a wondrous and mysterious time with so much magic in it. . . . You will not be disappointed.”
—Great Minds Think Aloud
“Ably conjuring the beauties and drawbacks of the past, and with an engaging and unusual cast list, Something Red is a thoroughbred novel of nightmare terror, ruled by a force of sheer evil that seems, and may well prove, unstoppable. A Book of Shadows with a genuinely beating heart.”
—Tanith Lee, award-winning author of The Silver Metal Lover
“This is a beautifully written work, with evocative prose which captures the essence of traveling in winter in Middle Ages England.”
—The Snarky Writer
“Written with great skill, this atmospheric, yet gritty, story will remain with you, and it is a wonderful addition to the long line of stories devoted to the magic of fairy tales.”
—Book Hog
“Something Red absolutely blew me away. This is one of the best debuts I’ve read in years and the story itself still haunts my dreams. It was all the best elements of Irish folklore, historical fiction, and a very frightening mystery at its cores.”
—Chaotic Compendiums
“The poetic nature of the language, the increasing of the novel’s atmospheric spook and the members of the traveling family made Something Red a winner.”
—Minding Spot
“Douglas Nicholas has written a gut-wrenching, harrowing novel; however, he’s also written a touching, realistic story about what made a family, love, and life during a 13th century English winter. . . . Nicholas’s storytelling painted this novel with historic realism that made it pop right off the page. . . . If you like a non-stop thrilling roller coaster ride, hop on board!”
—Popcorn Reads
“Nicholas’s beautiful prose, his detailed portrayal of life in medieval England, interesting characters, and underlying supernatural themes make this book a real gem.”
—BookBrowse
“The most stunning debut novel I have ever read. The language is beautiful and descriptive; the novel is an incredible sensory experience for the reader.”
—Examiner.com
“Nicholas handles characterization, setting and atmosphere deftly and expertly . . . Something Red is an excellent debut from a gifted author.”
—Shelf Awareness
“Memorable . . . legendary.”
—Pate Books
“The language is exquisite, the erudition profound . . . a sublime, can’t-put-it-down read.”
—Daily Freeman
“One of the biggest and best reading surprises I’ve had in a long time. . . . Nicholas is a master storyteller. . . . This is a rather quiet story that relies not on big action scenes, but on an irresistible mix of wonderful characters and carefully constructed moments that add up to an amazing reading experience. . . . I had goosebumps as I read the final page.”
—Books, Bones, & Buffy
“A hauntingly beautiful masterpiece of historical fantasy fiction, which offers perfect escapism and entertainment.”
—Risingshadow
“This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power and suspenseful drama. The hair-raising finale will keep you reading far into the night.”
—Carol Goodman, national bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages
“A hauntingly affecting historical novel with a touch of magic.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Rich in historical detail, this suspenseful coming-of-age fantasy grabs the reader with the facts of life in medieval England and the magic spells woven into its landscape.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“This darkly atmospheric debut novel is well worth its measured plot-building for its horrific, unexpected ending.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“This first novel is a beauty.”
—Cecelia Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The King’s Witch
“Not for the faint of heart, this pulse pounding page-turner grabs you from the start and never lets you go. A wickedly clever and evocative combination of history, horror, mystery, and magic.”
—Booklist
“Nicholas goes for the throat with Something Red. Rich in history, ankle deep in blood, and packed with brilliant writing and whip-smart plotting.”
—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Flesh & Bone
“Douglas Nicholas can artfully narrate a story. I was engaged from beginning to end.”
—Agenda Magazine
“I was so enthralled with the tale, it was like leaving reality and stepping into a wondrous and mysterious time with so much magic in it. . . . You will not be disappointed.”
—Great Minds Think Aloud
“Ably conjuring the beauties and drawbacks of the past, and with an engaging and unusual cast list, Something Red is a thoroughbred novel of nightmare terror, ruled by a force of sheer evil that seems, and may well prove, unstoppable. A Book of Shadows with a genuinely beating heart.”
—Tanith Lee, award-winning author of The Silver Metal Lover
“This is a beautifully written work, with evocative prose which captures the essence of traveling in winter in Middle Ages England.”
—The Snarky Writer
“Written with great skill, this atmospheric, yet gritty, story will remain with you, and it is a wonderful addition to the long line of stories devoted to the magic of fairy tales.”
—Book Hog
“Something Red absolutely blew me away. This is one of the best debuts I’ve read in years and the story itself still haunts my dreams. It was all the best elements of Irish folklore, historical fiction, and a very frightening mystery at its cores.”
—Chaotic Compendiums
“The poetic nature of the language, the increasing of the novel’s atmospheric spook and the members of the traveling family made Something Red a winner.”
—Minding Spot
“Douglas Nicholas has written a gut-wrenching, harrowing novel; however, he’s also written a touching, realistic story about what made a family, love, and life during a 13th century English winter. . . . Nicholas’s storytelling painted this novel with historic realism that made it pop right off the page. . . . If you like a non-stop thrilling roller coaster ride, hop on board!”
—Popcorn Reads
“Nicholas’s beautiful prose, his detailed portrayal of life in medieval England, interesting characters, and underlying supernatural themes make this book a real gem.”
—BookBrowse
“The most stunning debut novel I have ever read. The language is beautiful and descriptive; the novel is an incredible sensory experience for the reader.”
—Examiner.com
“Nicholas handles characterization, setting and atmosphere deftly and expertly . . . Something Red is an excellent debut from a gifted author.”
—Shelf Awareness
“Memorable . . . legendary.”
—Pate Books
“The language is exquisite, the erudition profound . . . a sublime, can’t-put-it-down read.”
—Daily Freeman
“One of the biggest and best reading surprises I’ve had in a long time. . . . Nicholas is a master storyteller. . . . This is a rather quiet story that relies not on big action scenes, but on an irresistible mix of wonderful characters and carefully constructed moments that add up to an amazing reading experience. . . . I had goosebumps as I read the final page.”
—Books, Bones, & Buffy
“A hauntingly beautiful masterpiece of historical fantasy fiction, which offers perfect escapism and entertainment.”
—Risingshadow
“This is a stunning debut novel of lyrical power and suspenseful drama. The hair-raising finale will keep you reading far into the night.”
—Carol Goodman, national bestselling author of The Lake of Dead Languages
December 10, 2012
Something Red among 100 best fiction books of 2012
Kirkus Reviews has picked Something Red to be among the 100 best fiction books of 2012--that's all fiction, not just SF/Fantasy. Here's the link:
http://www.kirkusreports.com/lists/be...
http://www.kirkusreports.com/lists/be...
