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Boneland

The Weirdstone Trilogy, Book 3

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Boneland

By: Alan Garner
Narrated by: Robert Powell
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Boneland is Alan Garner’s continuation of the story thread which began in his first and enduringly popular fantasy children’s novel, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, published in 1960, it has never been out of print. The Moon of Gomrath followed in 1963 taking the story further with the same two children, Colin and Susan. But Boneland is particularly fascinating because it takes the story into adulthood, with Colin again the main proponent. Boneland is read by the experienced actor Robert Powell, at the request of Alan Garner himself.

©2012 Alan Garner (P)2012 Naxos AudioBooks Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Paranormal

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Superb narration and an intriguing tale, but for me it wasn't the continuation of the Weirdstone story I was hoping for.
Some very interesting elements and areas for thought.

Undecided ...

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Astonishing book, brilliantly read (at Garner's request) by Robert Powell. You must have read Weirdstone and Moon of Gomrath beforehand. Have a wander around Alderley and visit Jodrell bank too :-)

Magnificent.

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Well I was hoping for a third part to series of well loved books I read many time since childhood. I found something quite different. Very well written and narrated but disappointing to a seeker of elves dwarves and magic.

Not what is was looking for

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What a ride! As the long awaited final part of the alderley trilogy this book is complex, multi layered and truly crafted in the way only Alan Garner can write. I read and reread Boneland before all of the pieces suddenly became clear and coherent. For adults who first fell on love with The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and The Moon of Gomrath as children, Boneland makes you work for the reward and what a reward that is. Truly remarkable.

Breathtaking!

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Having found childhood memories of the Weirdstone and Gomrath books I down loaded the 'set's. Boneland is way more dark and a book you have to concentrate on, reading or listening. If you have read the previous books its slightly less bewildering but only just, nevertheless its gripping as you want to try and make sense of the story

Not an easy listen but still gripping

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I had high hopes for Boneland. As a fan of Weirdstone and Gomrath, I was excited for the concluding chapter of the trilogy, though this wasn't what I was expecting.

Garner's writing, much like Colin, his protagonist, has grown and equally to a large extent, we've missed a lot of that literary journey due to huge gaps in his publishing. So, to many, I understand why Boneland might not prove pleasing in its form.

it's important to recognise quickly that are are two timelines here, one of which is prehistoric, hence the crude literary style and repetitive language and symbolism. It's even more important to recognise the realism being used as a narrative device.

Colin has, by and large, been driven mad by the events of his youth and that of his sister's and her disappearance, all contained in memories he can't access. The events of the first two books have entirely defined his current existence. How many writers, particularly those in fantasy, have been able to study the effects of such fantasy amongst the real world in which it's set, over such a duration?

The truth is, Garner continues his literary career as a pioneer, applying the dualities of real and fantasy and we see this best when the two merge to the point of where one becomes inseparable from the other. This is never more present in any of his works than it is here, in Boneland.

Colin is all grown up, as is Garner and his writing, but that doesn't take away from his brilliance nor that of Boneland. If there's one consistency in Garner's work, it's that he challenges the reader and Boneland certainly does this. Perhaps it relies, too, on the maturing of his readership, which is why nostalgia may not be the best reason to buy this book. It's the end so many just aren't ready for.

Stunning in A Whole New Way

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Really enjoyed the first two books but this feels like it is from another genre and has left me unsatisfied

confusing end to what was a great story

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This is probably Garner's most powerful book next to Red Shift and Robert Powell reads it brilliantly.

Boneland

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Loved Alan’s previous works e.g. Weirdstone, Elidor, Moon of Gomrath, Owl Service. Was hoping for more of the same, but this is a radical move away from the other two books in the series and often hard to follow and listen to.
All the youthful, innocence and wonderful magic are abandoned here for a painful story of Colin going through a mental crisis. What a shame it came to this, as I am a bit gutted as many others are.

Should not be considered as part of a trilogy

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not an easy book to listen too, quite complicated and a bit surreal. Slightly disappointed as it is not really Werdstone 3 in my opinion. Same scenery and Colin was the main character but very much different story to other two books in Weirdstone trilogy, not what I was expecting. Despite this I can't say I didn't enjoy the book.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The ending felt a bit quick and not conclusive. Will the Trilogy have another book??

What three words best describe Robert Powell’s voice?

Very easy to listen too.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

Probably not.

Interesting

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