Author: Catherine Fisher
ISBN-13: 9780803733961
Hardcover: 442 pages
Publisher: Penguin, 2010
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Source: Waukesha Public Library
drey's thoughts:
Incarceron is a story of a boy stuck in a prison and knows he came from outside (even if nobody believes him). It is also a story of a girl whose whole life has been for one purpose and one purpose only--to further her father's ambitions.
Finn doesn't fit in with the rest of the Comitatus. The only reason they keep him around (i.e. alive) is because he's believed to be a seer, and he definitely has the expected fits. Then Finn finds a key, and has flashes of life outside Incarceron--his life outside Incarceron. So off he goes to find the way out. Accompanying him are his oathbrother Keiro, the "medicine man" Gildas, and former slave-girl Attia. And then Finn "meets" Claudia.
Daughter of the Warden of Incarceron and betrothed to the heir to the Realm, Claudia has lived a pampered life yet she lives it in fear of displeasing her father. So how can she tell him she doesn't want this marriage? Then Claudia makes a few important discoveries--Finn among them--and decides to take matters into her own hands.
Incarceron's storyline is engaging and captivating. Finn is likable (he's the hero, after all), and his companions provide an excellent foil for his character. Claudia I really liked. Brought up to do as she's told, she still manages to do her own thing while playing obedient daughter. And when push comes to shove, she stands on the side of right and is willing to prove it. Huzzah for the girl with chutzpah!
drey's rating: Excellent! I will be reading the sequel, Sapphique, in the not-too-distant future. I hope!
4 comments:
I don't always like this kind of book, but this one doesn't sound as "out there" as some, so it might work for me.
Thank you for sharing today, I enjoyed the review!
I have seen this as well. I guess it will work out that you waited to read it, because now you won't have to wait for Sapphique!
Thanks for the compliment, Denise! :)
Julia--it works out great, except that Sapphique is on my bookshelf at home, and I'm out of state this week... Aargh!! :P
Kathy--I thought the world was really neat, and really enjoyed the "twist" about Incarceron. :)
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