Moonheart

I debated for a long while whether or not to use one of my precious credits on this book. I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed learning about the Celtic and Native American mysticism since it's an area I'm fairly unfamiliar with. With much of the fantasy stories out there right now being about vampires and werewolves etc. (don't get me wrong, I like those too) I found this story refreshing and different. I saw an earlier review stating the story jumped around a lot. I actually really enjoy stories with multiple storylines and characters as it helps to draw me into the story even further when I can try to figure out how they all come together at the end. The only reason I gave this four stars was, with so many characters involved, the narrator seems to have a hard time finding voices for them all. There were times where it was tough to figure out who was talking if it wasn't specifically written in the book. He's got the main characters down though so the issue is a minor one. If you're looking for an interesting and different read this book is a good choice. Happy listening.

I was really captivated by this book. I absolutely love the twist on Welsh mythology and giving mythological characters a new life. I also love how relatable every character is, they all have strengths as well as flaws. Although I did find it really obvious which characters he was going to kill off, it was always the ones you weren't very attached to. I also loved the crossover between Welsh and Native American with a time travel twist, really interesting.

I have read many of Charles de Lint's books, including Moonheart. This is the first time I have listened to one in audio format. I found the narrator has really told the story very well and crosses back and forth between characters with amazing clarity, for a book with so many characters. This audio book is of excellent sound quality and a great story by a great author.

This was a VERY good book, with what I thought was an appropriate narrator. Yes, some topics interrupted the storyline, but the whole thing wove together fabulously.

Sara and her uncle Jamie live in Tamson House, the old family mansion that takes up a street block in Ottawa. While Sara runs their cluttered curiosity shop, Jamie spends his days studying the arcane and playing host to the eccentrics and homeless people who come and go through Tamson House. Sara and Jamie???s interests collide when Sara discovers an old gold ring that seems to draw her into an ancient past ??? a past where Welsh and Native American mythology comes alive. But not only does the ring pull Sara in, it draws Tamson House, and all its occupants, with it.

Moonheart was a truly satisfying read for me. I fell in love with Tamson House ??? just the idea of a big sprawling mansion that exists in two worlds is enough to fascinate me. Tamson House was my favorite ???character??? in Moonheart but, as rarely happens, I liked almost all of the characters in this novel. They feel real and alive, with distinct backgrounds, personalities, and motivations. I enjoyed watching them react to their strange situations and interact with each other.

Another aspect of Moonheart that works especially well is the mix of the modern and ancient. It doesn???t feel at all unreasonable when Blue is racing his motorcycle through ancient Wales. In many ways, Moonheart reminded me of Robert Holdstock???s Mythago Wood and Lavondyss, two of my favorite fantasy novels. In each of these stories, an old house exists in both the modern world and on the edge of an old dark forest full of myth and legend. I suppose I just can???t resist this type of story and de Lint does it so well.

There is plenty of mystery, suspense, and action in Moonheart, and even some terror, too. I was completely enthralled the whole way through as I listened to Paul Michael Garcia superbly narrate Blackstone audio???s version. Moonheart is an enchanting story.

I have read several Charles de Lint and always enjoy his books. This book was good and was well read.

I only found Charles De Lint a couple months ago on audio and I'm quite hooked. I like the worlds he creates and magic his characters discover. If you like fantasy novels you will enjoy this one.

Among the top 5

I liked the different characters and the way they each looked at what was happening from their own point of view. I liked the gentle philosophy. The characters were interesting and sympathetic. Each one developed through the story. The story moved from the real world into the alternate reality very smoothly.

I thought his performance was excellent

I couldn't stop listening to it

I recommend it to people who enjoy fantasy novels

Two dimensional characters and hackneyed dialog prevented me from caring about anyone in the story.

This book jumped around so much, I never had a clue what was going on. I kept thinking I had missed something and would rewind, but no, the author just suddenly changed subjects, and had characters seemingly in mid-conversation without ever being introduced. Also, he constantly used phrases like "Lord dying Jesus" as curses and I found that very offensive. I made it to chapter 5 or 6 and then gave up on it. I think this is my last de Lint.