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Book of Life : A Novel by Deborah Harkness (2014, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100670025593
ISBN-139780670025596
eBay Product ID (ePID)175516923
Product Key Features
Book TitleBook of Life : a Novel
Number of Pages576 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicOccult & Supernatural, Thrillers / Suspense, Romance / Paranormal / General, Romance / Time Travel, Romance / Fantasy
Publication Year2014
GenreFiction
AuthorDeborah Harkness
Book SeriesAll Souls Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight29.7 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-004495
ReviewsPraise for The Book of Life "Weaving an extraordinarily rich story of magic and science, history and fiction, passion and power, secrets and truths, Harkness delivers an unforgettable and spellbinding finale that's not to be missed." -USA Today "Juicy and action-packed . . . Even at 561 pages, this is one hardcover no one will mind lugging to the beach." -People "Pure escapist summer fun." -Jodi Picoult, Parade "The charm in Deborah Harkness's wildly successful All Souls trilogy lies not merely in the spells that its creature characters cast as they lurk pretty much in plain sight of humans, but in the adroit way Harkness has insinuated her world of demons, witches, and vampires into ours. . . . From the novel's poignant opening, Harkness casts her own indelible spell of enchantment, heartbreak, and resilience. . . . She is terrific at bringing her magic world to life, maintaining a fast-paced, page-turning narrative." -The Boston Globe "This trilogy is a superlative example in a subgenre you could call realistic fantasy-think Harry Potter but for grown-ups or Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell . Witches, vampires, and daemons exist, along with time travel. But this world also is recognizably ours, not a wholly made-up setting like George R.R. Martin's Westeros. When done well, as it is here, this sort of fiction provides characters who are recognizably human in their desires and actions even if most of them are creatures with supernatural powers. Through them Harkness succeeds at the hardest part of writing fantasy: She makes this world so real that you believe it exists-or at the very least that you wish that it did." -Miami Herald "Harkness has immersed and spellbound readers with her alternative universe. . . . Her ambitious melding of scientific and historical detail is inventive and brings surprising depth. . . . The Book of Life brims with sensuality, intrigue, violence and much-welcome humor." -Los Angeles Times "There is no shortage of action in this sprawling sequel, and nearly every chapter brings a wrinkle to the tale. The storytelling is lively and energetic, and Diana remains an appealing heroine even as her life becomes ever more extraordinary. A delightful wrap-up to the trilogy." -Publishers Weekly "Harkness herself proves to be quite the alchemist as she combines elements of magic, history, romance, and science, transforming them into a compelling journey through time, space, and geography. By bridging the gaps between Harry Potter , Twilight , and Outlander fans, Harkness artfully appeals to a broad range of fantasy lovers." -Booklist "The witch Diana's and the vampire Matthew's quests to discover their origins and confront the threats to their star-crossed union tie up as neatly as one of Diana's magical weaver's knots. . . . It's still satisfying to travel with these characters toward their more-than-well-earned happy ending." -Kirkus Reviews "The adventure never lets up. . . . History, science, and the unpredictable actions of paranormal characters with hidden agendas all swirl together to create a not-to-be-missed finale to a stellar series." -Library Journal, Praise for The Book of Life "Weaving an extraordinarily rich story of magic and science, history and fiction, passion and power, secrets and truths, Harkness delivers an unforgettable and spellbinding finale that''s not to be missed." -USA Today "Juicy and action-packed . . . Even at 561 pages, this is one hardcover no one will mind lugging to the beach." -People "Pure escapist summer fun." -Jodi Picoult, Parade "The epic and erudite vampire-witch romance comes to a thoroughly satisfying conclusion in the action-packed All Souls trilogy ender." -Entertainment Weekly "A stirring, poignant saga." -Us Weekly "The charm in Deborah Harkness's wildly successful All Souls trilogy lies not merely in the spells that its creature characters cast as they lurk pretty much in plain sight of humans, but in the adroit way Harkness has insinuated her world of demons, witches, and vampires into ours. . . . From the novel's poignant opening, Harkness casts her own indelible spell of enchantment, heartbreak, and resilience. . . . She is terrific at bringing her magic world to life, maintaining a fast-paced, page-turning narrative." -The Boston Globe "This trilogy is a superlative example in a subgenre you could call realistic fantasy-think Harry Potter but for grown-ups or Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell . Witches, vampires, and daemons exist, along with time travel. But this world also is recognizably ours, not a wholly made-up setting like George R.R. Martin's Westeros. When done well, as it is here, this sort of fiction provides characters who are recognizably human in their desires and actions even if most of them are creatures with supernatural powers. Through them Harkness succeeds at the hardest part of writing fantasy: She makes this world so real that you believe it exists-or at the very least that you wish that it did." -Miami Herald "Harkness has immersed and spellbound readers with her alternative universe. . . . Her ambitious melding of scientific and historical detail is inventive and brings surprising depth. . . . The Book of Life brims with sensuality, intrigue, violence and much-welcome humor." -Los Angeles Times "There is no shortage of action in this sprawling sequel, and nearly every chapter brings a wrinkle to the tale. The storytelling is lively and energetic, and Diana remains an appealing heroine even as her life becomes ever more extraordinary. A delightful wrap-up to the trilogy." -Publishers Weekly "Harkness herself proves to be quite the alchemist as she combines elements of magic, history, romance, and science, transforming them into a compelling journey through time, space, and geography. By bridging the gaps between Harry Potter , Twilight , and Outlander fans, Harkness artfully appeals to a broad range of fantasy lovers." -Booklist "The witch Diana's and the vampire Matthew's quests to discover their origins and confront the threats to their star-crossed union tie up as neatly as one of Diana's magical weaver's knots. . . . It's still satisfying to travel with these characters toward their more-than-well-earned happy ending." -Kirkus Reviews "The adventure never lets up. . . . History, science, and the unpredictable actions of paranormal characters with hidden agendas all swirl together to create a not-to-be-missed finale to a stellar series." -Library Journal
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Series Volume Number3
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling third installment in the All Souls series, from the author of The Discovery of Witches and The Black Bird Oracle. Look for the hit series "A Discovery of Witches," now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder! Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying conclusion, this highly anticipated finale went straight to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present--facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew's ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches --with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency., The #1 New York Times bestselling series finale and sequel to A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night. Look for the hit TV series "A Discovery of Witches" airing Sundays on AMC and BBC America, and streaming on Sundance Now and Shudder. After traveling through time in Shadow of Night , the second book in Deborah Harkness's enchanting series, historian and witch Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont return to the present to face new crises and old enemies. At Matthew's ancestral home at Sept-Tours, they reunite with the cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches --with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency. In the trilogy's final volume, Harkness deepens her themes of power and passion, family and caring, past deeds and their present consequences. In ancestral homes and university laboratories, using ancient knowledge and modern science, from the hills of the Auvergne to the palaces of Venice and beyond, the couple at last learn what the witches discovered so many centuries ago. With more than one million copies sold in the United States and appearing in thirty-eight foreign editions, A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night have landed on all of the major bestseller lists and garnered rave reviews from countless publications. Eagerly awaited by Harkness's legion of fans, The Book of Life brings this superbly written series to a deeply satisfying close.
LC Classification NumberPS3608.A7436B66 2014
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- 11 Sep, 2021
The best series ever!
This is my favorite series of all time! I love the characters, the story, the settings. Deborah Harkness has done an excellent job creating a story that really descriptive without being boring. It's got romance, mystery, drama, intrigue, history, and most importantly, supernatural creatures! I highly recommend it to anyone, but especially if you love the supernatural! (I may or may not have cried when I finished this series... Not because of the ending, but because I wanted it to go on!)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Oct, 2019
A amazing trilogy
A well written trilogy. The Book of Life Is the third and final journey for A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Hawkness. The books are well researched and intriguing. Five stars to this author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Apr, 2024
Book of Life book 3
Third book in series. Continuation of returning to present. Great stories all. ALL SOULS.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 May, 2021
Great!!!
I haven’t read this book yet. I am reading Shadow of Night book right now. It precedes The Book of Life. I am looking forward to it as the tv series so far follows closely and it has been a very intriguing storyline with lots of twists and turns. I Love It.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Feb, 2022
3rd book in series of 3
Love the author and story lineVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jun, 2022
A Must Read
This is a book I have read before, it's a compelling story beautifully written. As are the first two books in the trilogy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2022
true to the boo Book Of Life
It is the 3rd in the series , ties uo lose endsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Oct, 2020
Awesome book
An amazing stroll through time with romance and action, keeps the reader immersed!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Oct, 2017
Book of life trilogy
Great readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2021
Really good read
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
