Dream-Weaver

by Jonathan Wylie

As civil war threatens the land of Ahrenia, Rebecca is thrust into a central role in the momentous drama that is engulfing her home. Yet, as the armies of nightmare draw closer, she discovers that war is not the ultimate evil. The author also wrote "Servants of Ark" and "The Unbalanced Earth".

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction

592 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Jonathan Wylie is the pseudonym of Mark and Julia Smith, a married couple who live and work in Norfolk. Having met while they were both working for a major London publishing house, they sparked each other into creative life, and began writing as a team a few months after setting up home together. They have been writing full time since 1991. The pen-name they have used most recently is Julia Gray, author of Ice Mage, Fire Music, Isle of the Dead and the popular 'Guardian' Cycle.

Reviews

[Gwyn Harley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Been quite a few years since I read it but I remember loving it, to the point I read it several times. I suspect it wouldn't stand the test of time but I believe I won't spoil my fond memories of it by re-reading it now.

[Cara Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this even if it did take me a while to read. At first I was put off with the size of the book with small font but I am so glad I decided to stick with it. Even though it was a Fantasy novel, it wasn't as 'far out' as say maybe Terry Pratchett. It reminded me of novels I have read about the Plantagenet era. Brilliant.

[Cheruv · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably more a 3.5*
Some parts were different and I enjoyed it, other parts were a bit predictable, and I struggled getting into the book. I enjoyed Galen's adventures, and when the book focused more on him.
The jumping pov's were a bit confusing at points, it felt like the authors moved between third person limited to third person omniscient.

There were a couple of interesting characters. And the story overall had interesting elements to it.
It is a pity the book did not get another edit, as I picked up on more than a couple of typos and mistakes. (That tends to take me out of the story).

[Deathburst · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story without much originality but a pleasant read nonetheless. Characters are touching enough, but the magic looks too much like a Deus Ex Machina, as well as the final answer to the bad guys, to make this book a very good one.

[Ice Bear · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good one off read

[Chrizi Changsan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can somebody please tell me how this book ends? Somebody tore the last few pages of my book.

[Kevin Pimbblet · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those books that has been on my shelves for many years and has been read multiple times. The fantasy epic, coupled with magic, puzzles, and save-the-world narrative against hideous evil forces makes for a solid page turner that ultimately delivers nicely. It is a book that should be more well known than it is within the genre.

[Dakota Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, especially for a standalone it managed to capture !

[Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

3.25

I'm finally going through my physical library owned book list, to add more older basic reviews. If I liked a book enough to keep then they are at the least a 3 star.

I'm only adding one book per author and I'm not going to re-read every book to be more accurate, not when I have 1000s of new to me authors to try (I can't say no to free books....)

First time read the author's work?: Yes

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, but nowhere near as good as I remember it to be. I found Dreamweaver to be childish, and it never properly explores the themes which it raises which is disappointing. Characters are introduced and then dropped, and it is just, well, pretty trite.

[Delphine Pessoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite book ever!