
The Witch's Heart
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Narrateur(s):
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Jayne Entwistle
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Auteur(s):
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Genevieve Gornichec
À propos de cet audio
When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology.
Angrboda’s story begins where most witches' tales end: with a burning. A punishment from Odin for refusing to provide him with knowledge of the future, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the farthest reaches of a remote forest. There she is found by a man who reveals himself to be Loki, and her initial distrust of him transforms into a deep and abiding love.
Their union produces three unusual children, each with a secret destiny, who Angrboda is keen to raise at the edge of the world, safely hidden from Odin’s all-seeing eye. But as Angrboda slowly recovers her prophetic powers, she learns that her blissful life - and possibly all of existence - is in danger.
With help from the fierce huntress Skadi, with whom she shares a growing bond, Angrboda must choose whether she’ll accept the fate that she’s foreseen for her beloved family...or rise to remake their future. From the most ancient of tales this novel forges a story of love, loss, and hope for the modern age.
This audiobook includes a PDF that contains the Acknowledgments and the Appendix - a listing of people and places that appear in the story, and recommendations for further reading.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2021 Genevieve Gornichec (P)2021 Penguin AudioCe que les critiques en disent
"A deep journey into the mists of the ancient Norse world of gods, monsters and humans, who shape shift from one to another. But the heart of the story is a witch’s passage over many lifetimes and the ultimate sacrifice she makes for those she loves. A timeless tale of great power and artistry." (Margaret George, New York Times best-selling author of The Splendor Before the Dark)
“A beautiful and fleshed-out story for the jötunn Angrboða.... Genevieve Gornichec both acknowledges her erasure and resolves it, giving Angrboða a life beyond her relationship with Loki, even as she explores their love story in detail. We see Angrboða as a powerful witch and seer, a devoted mother, a lover and friend, and most importantly, as a woman at the heart of her own story at last. I’m very grateful for books like this one.” (Samantha Shannon, New York Times best-selling author of The Mask Falling)
“Ms. Gornichec subverts the mythology from inside, knowledgeably and provokingly. Whatever the Elder Edda may say, the heroines of The Witch’s Heart will not be a delight to “wicked women” alone.” (Tom Shippey, The Wall Street Journal)
Absolutely Captivating
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Excellent story and story telling
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overall very enjoyable though.
good fantasy
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One of the best authors I read in years.
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This main character, classified from the beginning as a 'witch' and who becomes a mother of 'monsters', is the most empathetic character I have encountered in a long time. At her centre, she is full of fierce, unconditional love for her children and her true friends. She is tortured and burned and killed, and still she comes back again and again to heal and protect. This is a monumental story of motherlove and courage in the face of bigotry and misogyny. To Ragnarok and beyond.
Heart of a Mother
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Beautifully written and narrated
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Speaking.
The storyline was great
Entertaining book
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When I say that it's not like other retellings I've read, that's because it focuses on the domestic side of Angrboda's life, rather than just distinct events. Angrboda herself is a kind, loving witch who makes her own way and seeks peace and happiness. Later, she experiences a fierce love for her legendary children, but the first portion of the book tells of her relationships with Loki and Skadi.
Loki is every bit the funny, charming, occasionally bratty troublemaker we've all come to know. Skadi is headstrong and fiercely loyal. Each of Angrboda's children have distinct personalities and a complex relationship with their mother.
If you know anything about Norse lore, you know how this book ends. But it remains a moving story about protecting one's family and the importance of love when things are dark. I recommend it for those who love lesser know figures in mythology, Nordic lore, fantasy books that are light on action, and beautifully written stories of family.
Beautiful Story of Family
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nice listen
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wow, such emotion and feel
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