By: David Clement-Davies Publisher: Puffin Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Puffin Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 480 Publication Date: August 16, 2007 Reading Level: Young Adult
Amazon.com: In an epic tale of good and evil, legend and history, and the blessing and curse of an extraordinary gift of the Sight (an ability to see through others' minds and into the future), David Clement-Davies obliges the many fans of Fire Bringer with a new fantasy novel. The Sight features a Transylvanian wolf clan faced with the terrifying changes brought about by Morgra, a bitter she-wolf determined to fulfill an ancient legend in order to have supreme power over all Vargs (wolves). Young Larka, a white wolf pup born with the Sight, embarks with her brother Fell and the rest of her family on an extraordinary quest for truth and salvation, with shocking consequences that even the most astute reader may not foresee. Clement-Davies's multilayered and elaborate plot will keep young readers riveted for hours on end, drawing on Christianity, fairy tales, and mythology in a colossal allegory and cautionary tale for its human audience. (Ages 12 and older) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description: In the shadow of an abandoned castle, a wolf pack seeks shelter. the she-wolf s pups will not be able to survive the harsh transylvanian winter. And they are being stalked by a lone wolf, Morgra, possessed of a mysterious and terrifying power known as the sight. Morgra knows that one of the pups born beneath the castle holds a key to power even stronger than her ownpower that could give her control of this world and the next. but the pack she hunts will do anything to protect their own, even if it means setting in motion a battle that will involve all of nature, including the creature the wolves fear the mostMan.
Boring and cliched. I've tried to read this book countless times, but never quite get halfway before losing interest. I'm a fan of animal fantasy and I liked another of this author's books, Firebringer, well enough, but this book is basically the same thing as Firebringer only starring wolves. The writing is just plain horrible, the plot is boring and predictable, and the characters are unsympathetic and 2D.
If you're looking for a good animal fantasy, try Tailchaser's Song, Bambi, Watership Down, the Plague Dogs, Raptor Red, or the Wild Road. You won't be disappointed with those.
An Incredible, But Often Sad, Reading Experience! David Clement-Davies follows up his excellent first novel, Fire Bringer, with another wonderful multilayered animal fantasy. The Sight explores the landscape of our fairy tales and nightmares in the company of animals -- primarily wolves -- whose capacity for loyalty and savagery mirror our own. Clement-Davies has created a plot that is rich with suspense, pathos, and tenderness; and has developed characters that will stay with this reader forever (e.g., Larka, Hutttser, Palla, Fell, Bran, Kar and Morgra to name a few). The Sight is more than just an excellent book -- it is an excellent reading experience. You'll find yourself filled with joy and, all too often, with pain as you feel that you are right there with these wolves going through their incredible journey. I very highly recommend The Sight, which should have wide appeal across age and intellectual levels. Do yourself a favor and put The Sight (as well as Clement-Davies' Fire Bringer) high up on your reading list.
The Sight The Sight was a very intersting book. It gave me a different point of view in the life of animals and, of course, in the fasinating world around us. I dont want to tell the story but it is a little hard since it's such a wonderful book. I think that if many people read this book they would want to change there life.
BEST BOOK EVER If you like wolves and roleplaying, this is heaven (like me)
I loved this book. I found it at Borders and thought "Hmm.. A wolf.. let's try it!" so I bought it, and I remember reading the first page before I went to bed. I got so attached to Larka and her Pack (especially Kipcha, but sadly.. aww she dies same as her mate Khaz) , that I read until chapter 4 (which in this book, is about 150 pages i think XD) So yes, I was addicted, read the book for a whole summer (i read a chapter or so a day if i could, i had a very busy summer) and i had three of my friends read it, and they loved it. the only part I dislike about it, is that he doesn't explain the caracters so well, and for visuals that isn't too good. Also, i remember a few dull parts every now and then. It should be made into a movie!
BEST BOOK EVER If you like wolves and roleplaying, this is heaven (like me)
I loved this book. I found it at Borders and thought "Hmm.. A wolf.. let's try it!" so I bought it, and I remember reading the first page before I went to bed. I got so attached to Larka and her Pack (especially Kipcha, but sadly.. aww she dies same as her mate Khaz) , that I read until chapter 4 (which in this book, is about 150 pages i think XD) So yes, I was addicted, read the book for a whole summer (i read a chapter or so a day if i could, i had a very busy summer) and i had three of my friends read it, and they loved it. the only part I dislike about it, is that he doesn't explain the caracters so well, and for visuals that isn't too good. Also, i remember a few dull parts every now and then. It should be made into a movie!
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