The Sharing Knife, Volume 1

Beguilement

De: Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne

Young, pregnant Fawn Bluefield has just fled her family's farm to the city of Glassforge, where she encounters a patrol of the enigmatic soldier-sorcerers known as Lakewalkers. Fawn has heard stories about the Lakewalkers, who are wandering necromancers with no permanent homes and no possessions except the clothes they wear and the mysterious knives they carry. What she does not know is that the Lakewalkers are engaged in a perilous campaign against inhuman and immortal magical entities known as "malices".

When Fawn is kidnapped by one of these creatures, it is up to Dag, an older Lakewalker, heavy with sorrows and responsibilities, to rescue her. But in the ensuing struggle, it is not Dag but Fawn who kills the creature, at dire cost. And an uncanny accident befalls Dag's sharing knife, which unexpectedly binds their two fates together.

Don't miss the second volume, Legacy.©2007 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Bujold develops the characters and their relationship skillfully enough to please romance as well as fantasy fans." ( Booklist)
"[A] saga of daring deeds and unlikely romance. Bujold quickly develops unforgettable characters as she crafts a world filled with unique monsters and an original approach to magic." ( Library Journal)
"Compelling characters lift this first of a two-book romantic fantasy from Hugo-winner Bujold....Bujold hints at an epic past of mighty kingdoms and ancient sorceries, a past that will hopefully be fully detailed in the sequel." ( Publishers Weekly)

Best story ever

There is no part of this that is not amazing, the writing, the story, the narrator, I love it all!

Alright but mismatched

The first part was an interesting tale. Action packed: meeting the lake walkers, battling malices. The convincing trauma and recovery gives way to a boring end. Why just talk about things? The pacing is odd.

Also. The romance age gap. Young farmer, battered lakewalker... sounds like it could work. Each learning about love. But the gap is too big to be comfortable. When they reveal the true ages - ew. Spoiled it for me really.

Story did not grip me to read on in the series. Even though the world building and narration was great.

It’s beautiful

This is a romance and fantasy story. I love the relationship it’s none of that cliche drama. It’s a love story between two people who want to make the other happy. It’s a four book series and it still has more story to it, be patient all good things come with patience.

More Romance Novel Than Fantasy, But I Like It

I waited to read Parts 1 through 3 before sharing my opinion of "The Sharing Knife" series. While it was more romance novel than my usual liking, I found the characters engaging. The descriptive narrative in that regard was very good (you could cast the movie in your head by reading/listening to the book). The premise of the sharing knife was well thought out, as were the stark differences (and newfound similarities) between the farmers and the lake walkers. The present-day relative class/race/religion struggles are more than subtly entwined in the chasm that separates farmers and lake walkers. I like a story with a moral, and this series has several: we all do better when we work together; don't judge a book by its cover; and try to see the world through another's eyes if you wonder what you have been overlooking...and that's just a few of them.

Love the series and the author

Bujold has come to be my favorite author. I first read her Miles Vorkosigan series, and then I found this one. She has a gift of developing rich and interesting characters, and of moving along a plot without feeling forced. She also does well developing strong female characters. This is an interesting story told well.

Good tale. Nice plot and character development.

good tale. nice plot and character development. looking forward to the next installment. Spark I'd an unusual and admirable character.

I have a hard time getting interested

I have a hard time getting interested in a book with romance between an 18 yrs old and a 55 yr old. I year younger (and I think that is just a technicality) it would be a love story of a pedophile. Other than that, it would be just OK..

A Fantasy Romance Novel With Actual Substance

I read and listen to a lot of fantasy books, and I still enjoying re-listens of this series, twenty years later. While I'm not a fan of romance, especially where there's a big age difference between the two characters in the pairing, I feel that the writer managed to create a flawed pair in the hero and heroine, who are both equally likeable. Fawn is naive but intelligent, proud, has a mature mind, and grows into a striking, wise woman very quickly and believably. She may be the only naive heroine I have ever genuinely admired. Dag is emotionally spent, but observant, thoughtful, hard-working, and he grows into a lively and enjoyable human being through his admiration and delight with Fawn. Although he is a quiet man with a past, he is open and honest with the heroine, rather than mysterious, and his past experiences benefit his relationship with Fawn, rather than hinder it.

All in all, I would recommend this series to anyone who likes romance, fantasy, characters with excellent growth, and a unique world.

Hidden Gem (warning spoiler)

Just found this through Audible Plus as a free listen.
Thoroughly enjoying the story but good lord, was I that naive at eighteen?
A refreshing change from Martin, Wight, Sanderson...

A superbly written romance but great fantasy storyline like Outlander but not a time travel this is a fantasy world with dangerous creatures.

A quick fun diversion

I really like this story in that it’s a whole new world but simple in its storytelling. The two main characters are relatable and are engaging. I look forward to see more unfold in this story and these characters but have enjoyed it straightforward simplicity.