Wolfking

by Bridget Wood

Book Overview

The Emerald Isle was brown and blasted. Only fables spoke of a green Ireland long ago. But young Flynn and Joanna treasured those tales of myth and magic, of bold kings and terrible giants, until Joanna's father betrothed her to an ignorant pig farmer, and she ran away. She fled to the Glowing Lands, certain that none would follow. But there the fabric of time itself was torn: Joanna plunged into the distant past--and into the lair of Cormac the Wolfking...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345383281
• ISBN13: 9780345383280
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Del Rey Books
• Length: 614 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Wolfking

I have no idea how I came to own this book, but I was bored one day and was searching for something to read when I found it. I had passed over it several times because I thought that the plot would be rather dull--sort of Conan-esque. I read the back, then read it again. "Wait a minute," I thought. Did it really say it was post-Apocalyptic with time travel and a wolfman lover? I read the back again and I could not believe that I had missed this! The premise turned out to be fascinating. I am interested in end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it books, as well as Celtic lore and mythical (and sometimes horrifying) beasts. Ms. Wood managed to combine these unlikely elements in a book that left me begging for more of her work. In the (not so far off future) of post-Apocalyptic Ireland, people have unfortunately returned to the days when men were superior and marriages were decided on by the parents. This didn't make the feminist in me too happy, but as it is entirely possible, given what I know about history and anthropology, I let it pass as being part of a different culture. I forgot about my previous grumbles about the quirks of the society as I quickly became passionately invested in the characters. I alternated between shouting at them and cheering them on. All of the characters seemed fleshed out, with frailities and fears, but the reader is treated to a marvelous coming-of-age story as the young Joanna discovers strengths that she did not know she had. The more I read, the more I NEEDED to know what would happen next. The plot twists had me re-reading a few times to be sure I grasped what had just happened, but I didn't mind reading fine prose again. The dialogue was snappy and believable, and while some parts of the book had a dark surrealistic theme, everything made sense within the context of ancient (to us) lore. There are some heart-breaking scenes, as well as some grotesque and some erotic. The ending left me in tears, but I knew that in terms of literature, it had to happen like that. I am telling you, neither the cover nor the back desciption can do justice to this work. My own paltry words can not express the greatness of this work. I began Wolfking with low expectations, but before I had read six pages, I was enthralled with this world. This is an unusual book, in an unusual genre. If you are looking for something different, then I encourage you to find a copy of Wolfking at once.

And along with the book you win a fantasy world....

BRILLIANT!!!!It swoops you up and keeps you swooped throughout the whole book!The fully rounded characters, the fantasy world, and the intriguing story is a magical combination!!

A trip to the Bronze Age of Ireland

The first time I ever read this book was about 10 years ago and I read it quite a few more times after that. I (stupidly) lent it out to everyone I knew & the last time I did, it never came back to me. It was a fantastic & erotic read that I don't recommend to children, but to anyone else who loves getting lost in a story.

Wolfking

After the A pocalypse the Emerald Isle was brown and blasted. Humans lived in small groups. Lost was much of the old ways. Only fables spoke of a green Ireland-but young Flynn and Joanna treasured those tales of myth and magic, of bold kings and terrible giants. When Joanna is betrothed to an ignorant pig farmer, she fled into the Glowing Lands. But there the fabric of time itself was torn: Joanna pluged in to the distand past-and into the lair of Cormac the Wolking. Joanna falls under the Wolking's enchantments....and joins a war to free and crown the Wolking. Flynn dared the Glowing Lands in search of his love Joanna. The Irish folk lore is great. The story holds you. All the charaters are will thought out, and intresting. I enjoyed this book. If you like werewolfs, giants and magic, you will like this story.

A must read for those of questionable fantasies

I thought this was an excellent book. Not for the youngeraudience, to be sure, but I found it erotic and captivating. I onlywish I could find a copy for purchase. Some would judge it slow, but Ms Wood took the time to develop the characters so that the reader became part of the story, not just an observer. Excellent work.