Good book with an interesting story. The plot is also predictable, and I think. It's probably considered a middle-grade or young adult book since it does have some violence (the characters have to fight monsters and other villains). But that doesn't take away from the story in anyway. Deciding to go out and find his sister, he is joined by 4 different people along the way as it starts to become an epic quest. Lois Lowry Best written? September 1st 2005 I have read another book by the same author (East), which I loved and which compared to Hero's Song, is more fast paced. I loved this so very much and can't wait to read the second book. Edith Pattou adopts fantasy elements likened to the that of J.R.R. Somewhat relatable and inspiring. One of them, the brave archer Breo-Saight, is almost exactly opposite Collun, and shows him that he is not wrong or weird for being afraid. Start by marking “Hero's Song (The Songs of Eirren, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. RELEASE DATE: Nov. 1, 1991, In a long, earnest fantasy with a Celtic flavor, young Collun leaves his beloved farm to search for his missing sister, Nessa. Collum loves to garden and is remarkably good at making things grow. I like this book it is interesting and good and makes me feel confident in my own writing? I would recommend this novel for young adults ages 12-16. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Cardi B's fourth song to fill the spot. ; A fun read. Is that a-- giant frog on the cover??? by HMH Books for Young Readers. There were surprises, some, well... surprising! Magazine Subscribers (How to Find Your Reader Number). As the reader encounters all these elements they are transported to Eirren and develop connections to the lives of these characters. Revisiting a staple from my childhood. I really liked how it was written, it almost felt like it was old English, but I really enjoyed that about this book. A renowned game AI designer who worked on EverQuest Next and John Smedley's Hero's Song is the focal point of concern following... Smed’s secret Amazon game is hiring a level designer. But that doesn't take away from the story in anyway. Hero's Song is Edith Pattou's first novel, and although she's an amateur story teller Hero's Song has a compelling story line and love able characters. And some less so. I loved this so very much and can't. Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry Im curious to see where it goes from here. But all good. ], Categories: It was also not exceptionally heartwrenching which was good. [The fact that Medb's retreat was told about secondhand and almost mentioned in passing was disappointing. Edith Pattou's "Hero's Song" is not like other fiction books, it's realistic (to a degree). During his journey to rescue his sister who has been kidnapped by Bricriu, a spy for the Queen of Ghosts, Collun begins to unravel a past of mysteries that ultimately lead to him saving his home, the kingdom of Eirren. (I'm still going to read the sequel because I hear it's better, but let's just say things improved between 1991 and 2003). While there, Nessa is kidnapped and Collun decides that it is his duty to go find her. The plot is also predictable, and I think it would have been transparent to me as a kid, too. His gang is also an interesting group. A few mysteries kept me guessing and turning pages, but overall I found it somewhat forgettable. Their recognizable sounds are often described as sophisticated, sensual and minimalist soul–as they mentioned Frank Ocean, Shuggie Otis or Aaron Neville as influence sources. Best written? This was fun for me, having some limited knowledge about Irish Mythology (thank you Brian) but really neat too as this would not cheat the story for other readers who did not. Suzanne Collins, by With clear inspiration from Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and the Greek tale of Theseus, Collins has created a brilliantly imagined dystopia, where the Capitol is rich and the rest of the country is kept in abject poverty, where the poor battle to the death for the amusement of the rich. Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev brought Lady Gaga to tears when they performed a showstopping cha-cha to her song "Stupid Love" on Monday's season premiere of … While there were a few things I enjoyed about. He's pursued by Morgs and sundry other unsavory creatures and has several narrow squeaks when his country is invaded by the forces of an evil queen. He sets off to find her and soon realizes that he and his traveling companions, including the feisty young archer Breo-Saight, have become involved in something much larger and more sinister than he had imagined. If you’ve ever accidentally scared yourself so badly with a book that you couldn’t sleep, you might have wished for a way to predict the type... Collun has always been happiest working in his garden. I think for these reasons alone it's worth reading, even aside from the quest and interesting world building. All Rights Reserved. GENERAL GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS They meet many unique characters who help or harm them along their way. So now that I remember little about the sequel, I picked up the first to begin anew. He would be perfectly fine living his life as a farmer, than have to play knight-in-shining-armor. It felt like it was trying to be Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles, but without that charm and sparkle. ‧ Some of them are stock characters and are slightly flat, but he novel is good for a first attempt. James Proimos. As Jonas approaches the "Ceremony of Twelve," he wonders what his adult "Assignment" will be. My least favorite thus far of Edith Pattou’s books, Hero’s Song feels like YA fiction in a way I don’t love. I would recommend this novel for young adults ages 12-16. Vivid language and imagery. She is a graduate of the Francis W. Parker School, Scripps College (B.A., English), Claremont Graduate School (M.A., English) and UCLA (M.L.I.S.). Collum loves to garden and is remarkably good at making things grow. Clever. Fantasy readers will enjoy this excursion over rich if well-trodden ground. This passage, to me, was about what's to be gained by fighting. Nothing too heavy or brain consuming. When his sister disappears Collum and his mother becomes sick, his world starts to shift. Although, I personally felt that it was very slow and did not really catch my attention. It seemed to have a few Tolkienesque elements, which at times were a little annoying, but I learned to overlook it. She had them act as HER characters behaving how they likely would behave based on what we think we know about them. There's a passage in this that made me weep and weep and weep. Take "Flash" by Queen for example, or the ridiculously catchy "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down. As Collun journeys to find his missing sister, he comes by some strange things and figures out what his mothers advice truly means. So refreshing! | ‧ The only thing I did not like, was the writer used made up words that were part of that world, but not ours. It was also not exceptionally heartwrenching which was good. This passage, to me, was about what's to be gained by fighting. The creatures of Scath hunt after him, and more than his sister's life is at stake. Collun the main character is at the beginning a coward but he's driven forward by the love for his sister who has gone missing. The story reminded me at times of other more traditional quest stories - like the Wizard of Eart. Some of these songs may include the words hero in the title, while others are about fictional heroes or heroines. [There was some weird possibly romantic tension between them but nothing came of it in this book. There were no incidents of restless adolescent angst or duplicity that messed up the companionship and no dark family dynamics. When all seems lost, Brie asks Collun, a gardener at heart, to describe to her the garden of his dreams. I rushed through to the end, not because I enjoyed it, but because I wanted to get it over with. They have one child, a daughter. As far as censorship goe. Ill-equipped, Jonas sets out with the baby on a desperate journey whose enigmatic conclusion resonates with allegory: Jonas may be a Christ figure, but the contrasts here with Christian symbols are also intriguing. ‧