Items related to The Garden at the Roof of the World
Synopsis
A SACRED QUEST OF HEALING, MAGIC, AND LOVE To save her brother's life Gwenaella risks her own in a magical forest to seek a unicorn's healing magic. But the remedy comes with an exorbitant price. She must commit to a perilous journey through Europe, the Middle East, and India, to the high mountains of Tibet, to seek the hidden Garden at the Roof of the World and pluck a fruit that would restore the father of all unicorns to health. Joined by a few trusted followers called by the unicorns' magic, she will face many dangers on her epic journey. To succeed, Gwenaella must find a balance between faith, friendship, and love and discover the true meaning of sacrifice. The Garden at the Roof of the World is a stunning debut fantasy epic in a rigorously historical 13th century setting, with vivid characters and a thrilling, romantic story that spans cultures and continents. "A solid mystical adventure that will interest readers from start to finish with its likable protagonists and constant twists and turns." -Publishers Weekly
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
This modern fantasy in the style of a medieval romance tackles themes of love and lust, faith, and the nature of the divine. As the Christian maiden Gwenaella accompanies the unicorn Britomar to the legendary Garden of Eden, they and their companions are exposed to the cruelty of some Christian men, the kindness of a Jewish community, and both the depravity of a corrupt sultan and the honor of the captain of his guard before reaching the Hindu and Buddhist lands where the garden is hidden. The strong female characters are hampered by an undercurrent of judgment about the female body and sexuality (the uncleanliness of menstruation, the demonic nature of desire). This view is difficult for a modern reader to stomach, and the frequently awkward prose draws attention to other weaknesses in the story. Williams's debut, a finalist for the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, shows his willingness to take on difficult topics of faith, culture clashes, and gender issues; the effort is admirable even when it's not terribly successful. (Sept.)
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDragonwell Publishing
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1940076005
- ISBN 13 9781940076003
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages384
- Rating
Search results for The Garden at the Roof of the World
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 1.05. Seller Inventory # 1940076005-2-4
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.05. Seller Inventory # 1940076005-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 1.05. Seller Inventory # 353-1940076005-vrg
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fair. Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 1.05. Seller Inventory # 353-1940076005-acp
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine. Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 1.05. Seller Inventory # 353-1940076005-lkn
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 20038510-n
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.05. Seller Inventory # 1940076005-2-1
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 1.05. Seller Inventory # 353-1940076005-new
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Dragonwell Publishing 8/30/2013, 2013
ISBN 10: 1940076005
ISBN 13: 9781940076003
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Garden at the Roof of the World 1.24. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781940076003
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Garden at the Roof of the World
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2912160347553
Quantity: Over 20 available