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City of the Beasts

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An ecological romance with a pulsing heart, equal parts Rider Haggard and Chico Buarque - one of the world's greatest and most beloved storytellers broadens her style and reach with a Amazonian adventure story that will appeal to all ages.Fifteen-year-old Alexander Cold has the chance to take the trip of a lifetime.With his mother in hospital, too ill to look after him, Alex is sent out to his grandmother Kate - a fearless reporter with blue eyes 'as sharp as daggers' points'. Kate is about to embark on an expedition to the dangerous, remote world of the Amazon rainforest, but rather than change her plans, she simply takes Alex along with her. They set off with their team - including a local guide and his daughter Nadia, with her wild, curly hair and skin the colour of honey - in search of a fabled headhunting tribe and a legendary, marauding creature known to locals as the 'Beast', only to find out much, much more about the mysteries of the jungle and its inhabitants.In a novel rich in adventure, magic and spirit, internationally celebrated novelist Isabel Allende takes readers of all ages on a voyage of discovery and wonder, deep into the heart of the Amazon.

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ISBN9780007146376
PublisherHarper Collins Publ. UK
Publication Date06/02/03
Pages406

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  • bekki2202
    bekki2202

    118 Followers

    4.0

    Eine ungewöhnliche aber dennoch sehr empfehlenswerte Geschichte

    Ich bin nur auf dieses Buch durch eine Buchgruppe gestoßen, in der wir versuchen aus jedem Land ein Buch zu lesen und habe nicht wirklich viel erwartet. Dennoch muss ich sagen, dass es mich ab einer gewissen Zeit richtig gefesselt hat, sodass ich immer weiterhören wollte. Der Protagonist Alex macht eine unglaubliche Entwicklung innerhalb der Geschichte und auch die Nebencharaktere, besonders Nadia haben mir gut gefallen. Auch der Schreibstil und die Hörbuchstimme waren sehr angenehm, sodass man dem Buch gut folgen konnte. Ich wusste leider nicht, dass es eine Reihe ist, aber ich mag das Ende auch so und werde mich jetzt erst mal wieder meinem SuB widmen. Vielleicht höre ich irgendwann auch noch den zweiten oder dritten Teil

    Sep 5, 2024

  • common_fabian
    common_fabian

    4 Followers

    4.0

    Isabel Allende's Eagle and Jaguar series is a young adult-oriented fantasy series that takes us through several adventures in different regions of the world. City of the Beasts focuses on the Amazon rainforest, introducing us to a variety of different, partly ancient cultures and their secrets and treasures outlined through Allende's skillful application of elements of magical realism. Allende knows how to insert more complex thematic issues and questions into a less sophisticated setting in comparison to some of her more adult-oriented works. It's clearly written for teenagers, but the social and cultural aspects that become a central part of the story's development are suitable for adults and more demanding readers as well. A minor weakness of City of the Beasts might be Allende's struggles to characterize her cast ensemble. Everyone feels mostly one-dimensional; we have lots of Mary Sues and John Does, and the scope of the cast caused me to lose my overview on questions of who is who several times. However, that did not harm my enjoyment of the audiobook on any level, as Allende's substantially note-worthy attempt to speak to a younger audience is full of charm, wit and allure, exploiting the Indiana Jones-like adventure style for her full benefit.

    Feb 8, 2023

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