Song of Ireland

By Juilene Osborne-McKnight

Book Overview

The Sons of Mil long held the dream of the Island of Destiny close to their hearts. A dream perhaps, but to these restless, adventuring people it was a shining emerald prize to be won by those who were brave or foolhardy enough to sail to the very ends of the known world. For the Bard Amergin and his people that dream comes true. When they land safely on the shores of this enchanted isle, they know that they have won the favor of their gods. In joy, they begin to build their settlement. Soon it is clear that they are not alone in this green and pleasant l? their fellow inhabitants are the secretive Danu, a people who resonate power and mystery in abundance. As Amergin negotiates with the Danu so that both peoples may peacefully share the island's wealth, he sees their beauty, their wisdom, and their love for the land. And one more thing. Amergin's second sight shows him that the Danu are not human.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765312433
• ISBN13: 9780765312433
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Forge Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 1.1" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

Some parts good, some parts confusing

I will read any novel about Ireland. I am crazy about the country. I have also lately been enjoying reading fantasy. So, put the two together and you should have a sure winner. Well, not totally. I found the Prologue confusing but thought that wasn't enough to judge the book. The next section, about Amergin and his family, was great. The next section, going back to Eire before Amergin's clan got there was totally confusing. Anyone more familiar with reading fantasy/sci fi may not have found it as confusing as I did. But I was lost with the talk of Braiding, Re-Braiding, etc. The last section, when Amergin and his family get to Eire was also good. Since this was about the bard Amergin, I was hoping for more of a storytelling aspect to the story. (Like "I Am of Irelaunde," one of McKnight's other books, which I really liked.) If I could have, I would have given this three and a half stars. It was good but if I'd known just how confused I was going to be with parts of the book I never would have read it.

Folktale plus

The two stories interwoven in this book start as a historical romance but undergo a metamorphosis to fantasy Sci-Fi. As a fan of the author's previous works, I enjoyed this reworking of an Irish folktale, with a twist that stretches the imagination.