Thanis

by Hazel Riley

It is Jessica's big chance, the chance to make her name as an artist. All she has to do is make a silver spiral for the mysterious Thanis. But why is the spiral so important? Does Thanis possess some strange power? Where does she come from? And will Jessica have to pay too high a price for her success? * A powerful debut novel from this new author. * A story full of mystery and magic which will appeal to readers with an interest in New Age. Suitable for a good reader who enjoys a dense and involving read. * Hazel Riley lives in London. * Book has received great reviews: 'Thanis is gripping, mysterious and imaginative, and I couldn't put it down' -- The Bookseller. 'Imaginative and well written.' -- Junior Times. 'I admit I tried to finish Thanis while driving - tribute to the great suspense in this Cornish spooky house and witches story.' -- The Times

Genres: Mystery, Young Adult, Fantasy

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 8, 2001

Reviews

[Blair]

When I shop for secondhand books I am always looking for novels I have never heard of in my life; Thanis met that requirement, and as it was shelved under adult fiction, and the cover and blurb give little away, it wasn’t until I’d bought it, taken it home and started reading that I discovered it is actually a YA book. For that reason, I won’t rate it, although for what it’s worth, I enjoyed it as a quick, spooky read. (The story: an art student meets a mysterious woman who gives her a commission, and is seduced into a cult of sorts. I found the first lines instantly beguiling: I’m plagued by one thought. Am I responsible for everything that happened?)

[MaRy-Lou · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oook...??? This was a super strange story. Freaked me out... somehow? And left me with an empty, haunted and lonely feeling. And everytime I see Thanis standing on my bookshelf, these hollow feelings come back again.
NEVER did any book I've read do that, and I don't mean it as a compliment.

[Hridi Halder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goddamn "WEIRD"

[Kristina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ich bin leider sehr enttäuscht von dieser Geschichte. Ich konnte mich allen voran mit dem Hauptcharakter Jessica überhaupt nicht anfreunden. Ihre Entscheidungen sind für mich nie nachvollziehbar gewesen. Der Handlungsstrang baut nicht wirklich an Spannung auf. Zu oft wiederholen sich Szenerien und Gedanken. Schade... Die Geschichte hätte anders erzählt sicher Potential gehabt, alles in allem wäre es als Kurzgeschichte besser aufgehoben gewesen.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit like the goosebumps series ;)

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very disappointing. Storyline slow and plodding.