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Boneland

The Weirdstone Trilogy, Book 3

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Boneland

By: Alan Garner
Narrated by: Robert Powell
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Boneland is Alan Garner’s continuation of the story thread which began in his first and enduringly popular fantasy children’s novel, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, published in 1960, it has never been out of print. The Moon of Gomrath followed in 1963 taking the story further with the same two children, Colin and Susan. But Boneland is particularly fascinating because it takes the story into adulthood, with Colin again the main proponent. Boneland is read by the experienced actor Robert Powell, at the request of Alan Garner himself.

©2012 Alan Garner (P)2012 Naxos AudioBooks Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Paranormal
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I read this in paper form when it first came out and wasn't particularly impressed. After a listen, and helped by an excellent narrator, it's actually much better.

Better the second time around

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What a ride! As the long awaited final part of the alderley trilogy this book is complex, multi layered and truly crafted in the way only Alan Garner can write. I read and reread Boneland before all of the pieces suddenly became clear and coherent. For adults who first fell on love with The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and The Moon of Gomrath as children, Boneland makes you work for the reward and what a reward that is. Truly remarkable.

Breathtaking!

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Astonishing book, brilliantly read (at Garner's request) by Robert Powell. You must have read Weirdstone and Moon of Gomrath beforehand. Have a wander around Alderley and visit Jodrell bank too :-)

Magnificent.

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Read 50 years on from the others. Would be difficult for a child in comparison with the first two.

Good but confusing

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Superb narration and an intriguing tale, but for me it wasn't the continuation of the Weirdstone story I was hoping for.
Some very interesting elements and areas for thought.

Undecided ...

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