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| Title | : | Archangel (Samaria #1) |
| Author | : | Sharon Shinn |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 400 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 1997 by Berkley Publishing Group (first published May 1st 1996) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Romance. Science Fiction. Paranormal. Angels. Fiction |
Sharon Shinn
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 400 pages Rating: 4.04 | 9809 Users | 763 Reviews
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And so it came to pass... Through science, faith and force of will, the Harmonics carved out for themselves a society that they conceived of as perfect. Diverse peoples held together by respect for each other and the prospect of swift punishment if they disobeyed their laws. Fertile land that embraced a variety of climates and seasons. Angels to guard the mortals and mystics to guard the forbidden knowledge. Jehovah to watch over them all... But an age of corruption has come to the land, threatening their peace and placing the Samarians in grave danger. Their only hope lies in the crowning of a new Archangel. The oracles have chosen for this honor the angel named Gabriel, and further decreed that he must first wed a mortal woman named Rachel. It is his destiny and hers. And Gabriel is certain that she will greet the news of her betrothal with enthusiasm, and a devotion to duty equal to his own. Rachel, however, has other ideas...List Books Toward Archangel (Samaria #1)
| Original Title: | Archangel (Samaria, #1) |
| ISBN: | 0441004326 (ISBN13: 9780441004324) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Samaria #1, Samaria Chronological Order #2 |
| Literary Awards: | IAFA William L. Crawford Fantasy Award (1996) |
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Ratings: 4.04 From 9809 Users | 763 ReviewsAppraise Based On Books Archangel (Samaria #1)
There are five books out in this series, though each can be read as stand-alone novels. I think this is the first one (I wanted to start at the beginning, if I could), and very intriguing and well-written it is. I read it in a day. I'm a new fan of Shinn! Archangel is set on another world, on a land called Samaria which is divided up into three realms: Gaza, Bethel and Jordanna. They aren't the only place names that sound familiar, there's also Mount Sinai, the Plain of Sharon and the GalileeI've been meaning to read this one forevvvvver. I think I'm bumping the rating up a little, but ohhh. I really loved the characters and the world. And I really liked how it addresses issues of belief and faith. I am so excited to read more.Mostly I guess it's just two things holding me back:1. The romantic relationship didn't quite work for me until the VERY end. I needed them to spend more time together to really believe in their love. But because I WAS on board at the end, I think I'd like it
I found Sharon Shinn's Archangel an awesome fantasy and an amazing entertainment reading. Through highly creative and unusual premises, provocative characters and actions that are always surprising the reader, Shinn was able to create a beautiful story. A tale about love, music, magic, power and honor and has done it so well that I found myself escaping into her world, living it through her protagonists, so strong in their imperfections and conflicting desires. Archangel is set in Samaria,
LOVE this series so much. Predates a lot of the fantasy/romance out there that's so popular now. Angels in an alternate universe. Weird to explain but really really good!
"And if I should leave you, for any reason," he added, tightening his grip as she struggled to free her hand, "I will return to you. That is as certain as the sun rising tomorrow morning and the thunderbolt falling tomorrow night. That is as sure as the god's existence. I will come back to you, or I will find you - over and over again, as often as we are parted, until the end of the world itself.3.5 StarsA sci-fi masquerading as fantasy about angels in an alternative universe before any of that
Sharon Shinn carries the torch of Joss Whedon for fantasy and science fiction. Oops not everyone is a fan, Mariel. Cliff's notes version: the world is great but what hits close to home has everything to do with the emotional joys and horrors. What resonates and vibrates like an internal chord being struck is the this is what I can feel too stuff because it's the things we're all in it together for. Shinn is kindred spirit to Peter S. Beagle. Her stories make me feel that she could be related to
There are interesting ideas in this book, and interesting discussions of good versus evil, the nature of God, and faith. (Surprisingly, for a book with obvious religious overtones, the novel didn't put me off as many other "romances" oriented toward women based on the Bible do, such as The Red Tent, which I hated, by the way). The characterization is actually rather good, but in the end, I felt like Shinn copped out, or at the very least couldn't find a way to give closure to her novel. In my
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