There is a single purpose behind my hobby of reading for leisure - to escape this troublesome world. The genre of fantasy-fiction allows me to take short trips into worlds, that are very different than the one I live in. When I mention fantasy, I do not mean the mephitic world of princes, princesses and romance (this is just my opinion). Instead I refer to wizards, sorcerers, sirens, and a vague touch of both mythology and history. Fantasy-fiction has in fact been my favourite genre, for as long as I can remember. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series are few of my favourite novels. The abrupt end to this magnificent "heptalogy" has sped-up by search for more fantastical titles. This is how, I have stumbled across a novel called Ysabel, written by Guy Gavriel Kay.
Guy Gavriel Kay is a renowned Canadian author, with over nine published adult fantasy-fiction novels. He has won the Aurora Award and the International Goliardos Prize. Kay is a recipient of many other literary awards, all of which have recognized his work as the best in Canada.
Reading is an investment of time; time is the most valued asset, in my opinion. I believe, that one must learn about an author before consuming their creation - yes I am very "picky". I have found Guy Gavriel Kay to be a very intriguing human being. His foundation in the Canadian literary industry is firm. He has worked as a writer for CBC Radio, the National Post, and the Globe and Mail. His recent career as a novelist is at its peak. Many of his novels including The Summer Tree, Good Heaven, and Ysabel have acclaimed a tremendous amount of recognition. Kay's achievements have piqued my interest in him as an author, this has influenced my decision of reading Ysabel.
Quill and Quire describes Ysabel as: " ... a powerful, engrossing read, which will satisfy Kay's many fans and newcomers alike." This appraise from a well known magazine, must not be underestimated. I have listened to the book reviewing gurus, and have chosen to read Ysabel as well. Many aspects of this novel have intrigued me, I of course did not depend on only reviews to influence my decision. After reading few excerpts and summaries, I have gained a fair amount of knowledge regarding the novel's plot. The story takes off in Provence, France, among historical landmarks and ancient legends. According to Penguin Canada, Kay then continues to define a "sublime and ancient part of the world, where borders between the living and the long-dead are the most vulnerable." Ysabel is classified as a fantasy-fiction or a science-fiction novel. This characteristic definitely piques my interest, since I enjoy both genres greatly.
One must read books that compliment their interests, to fully enjoy themselves. Ysabel incorporates many topics and aspects I enjoy, and Guy Gavriel Kay may just be the author who can fulfill my hunger for legitimate fantasy-based tales.
Guy Gavriel Kay is a renowned Canadian author, with over nine published adult fantasy-fiction novels. He has won the Aurora Award and the International Goliardos Prize. Kay is a recipient of many other literary awards, all of which have recognized his work as the best in Canada.
Reading is an investment of time; time is the most valued asset, in my opinion. I believe, that one must learn about an author before consuming their creation - yes I am very "picky". I have found Guy Gavriel Kay to be a very intriguing human being. His foundation in the Canadian literary industry is firm. He has worked as a writer for CBC Radio, the National Post, and the Globe and Mail. His recent career as a novelist is at its peak. Many of his novels including The Summer Tree, Good Heaven, and Ysabel have acclaimed a tremendous amount of recognition. Kay's achievements have piqued my interest in him as an author, this has influenced my decision of reading Ysabel.
Quill and Quire describes Ysabel as: " ... a powerful, engrossing read, which will satisfy Kay's many fans and newcomers alike." This appraise from a well known magazine, must not be underestimated. I have listened to the book reviewing gurus, and have chosen to read Ysabel as well. Many aspects of this novel have intrigued me, I of course did not depend on only reviews to influence my decision. After reading few excerpts and summaries, I have gained a fair amount of knowledge regarding the novel's plot. The story takes off in Provence, France, among historical landmarks and ancient legends. According to Penguin Canada, Kay then continues to define a "sublime and ancient part of the world, where borders between the living and the long-dead are the most vulnerable." Ysabel is classified as a fantasy-fiction or a science-fiction novel. This characteristic definitely piques my interest, since I enjoy both genres greatly.
One must read books that compliment their interests, to fully enjoy themselves. Ysabel incorporates many topics and aspects I enjoy, and Guy Gavriel Kay may just be the author who can fulfill my hunger for legitimate fantasy-based tales.