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The Violin
Sophie always dreamed of becoming a witch and joining the Coven to protect and serve Raioume, so much so that she taught herself to read, even though mundanes are forbidden to learn how to do so. When it turns out that she has no magic and cannot become a witch, Sophie must learn to find her own place in the world.
- GenresFantasy
15 pages, ebook
First published February 1, 2012
About the author
Peter Birk
2 books5 followersPeter Birk was born in Oakland, California, but was raised in Decatur, Illinois. He started writing in grade school, and never stopped to look back. He studied fiction writing at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois and at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, where he was privileged to work with Robin Metz, Robert Hellenga, and David Foster Wallace. He emigrated to Iowa, and has worked a variety of odd jobs throughout Iowa City, but he has been writing the entire time, even through the period wherein he claimed he no longer wished to be a writer.
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June 6, 2012
Sophie wanted to be a witch so badly she taught herself to read. This story is about the disastrous consequences of those actions.
Birk has an engaging style of writing that captured me the moment I started reading the story. The storyline is quite poignant and it had a bittersweet undercurrent. You can feel Sophie’s longing and emotion throughout the story.
There’s a sense of the world without it being overly complicated. The structure of Raouime is laid out for you in gradual steps without over-whelming you. I thought this was expertly done since Raouime is quite layered and complex.
This is a great way to experience a bit of Raouime without committing to the full-length book. Even if you have read the book, this is an excellent stand-alone story that won’t disappoint!
Birk has an engaging style of writing that captured me the moment I started reading the story. The storyline is quite poignant and it had a bittersweet undercurrent. You can feel Sophie’s longing and emotion throughout the story.
There’s a sense of the world without it being overly complicated. The structure of Raouime is laid out for you in gradual steps without over-whelming you. I thought this was expertly done since Raouime is quite layered and complex.
This is a great way to experience a bit of Raouime without committing to the full-length book. Even if you have read the book, this is an excellent stand-alone story that won’t disappoint!
January 14, 2013
I wasn't sure that I really wanted to read this or that I would remotely like it. It is not really the subject matter I prefer to read, however, I have enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more from this author.
June 4, 2013
I enjoyed this story very much. I read it right after finishing "To Trust the Wolf". This is a very short tale but we learn more about this kingdom that has be introduced to us in the first. Well done, Mr. Birk. I definitely want to read more from you.
July 26, 2015
An unusual allure
The writing is done well. I seemed to want to find out where it was going around each bend, but for some reason also felt like it never quite said enough. I had the feeling I needed more detail. Despite that, it held my interest and my only wish is to know more about the character...it was intriguing.
The writing is done well. I seemed to want to find out where it was going around each bend, but for some reason also felt like it never quite said enough. I had the feeling I needed more detail. Despite that, it held my interest and my only wish is to know more about the character...it was intriguing.
January 5, 2018
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The Violin was an excellent short story, written by Peter Birk, concerning a young girl, Sophie, who dreams of becoming a witch in order to protect and serve Raioume, though because she is a mundane she is forbidden to do so. She teaches herself to read in order to pursue this cause but then learns she has no magic. Consequences ensue...
The author's writing style was very captivating and the story was very well written. I would love to read more from this author. This was an enjoyable read and I would recommend this to fans of fantasy and paranormal stories, though be warned, this is a pretty short read. It was, however, FREE. It was a good read.
[OFFICIAL RATING: 4.5 STARS]
The Violin was an excellent short story, written by Peter Birk, concerning a young girl, Sophie, who dreams of becoming a witch in order to protect and serve Raioume, though because she is a mundane she is forbidden to do so. She teaches herself to read in order to pursue this cause but then learns she has no magic. Consequences ensue...
The author's writing style was very captivating and the story was very well written. I would love to read more from this author. This was an enjoyable read and I would recommend this to fans of fantasy and paranormal stories, though be warned, this is a pretty short read. It was, however, FREE. It was a good read.
[OFFICIAL RATING: 4.5 STARS]
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