Reviews
“Through the breadth of her vision, the depth of her characters, and the strength of her language, Isobelle Carmody has created a world completely realized in all its details and completely persuasive. Multi-leveled, multi-dimensional, the Obernewtyn Chronicles promise to be a major work of fantastic imagination.” —Lloyd Alexander on the Obernewtyn Chronicles
“Carmody’s postapocalyptic tale of heroism and courage in the face of persecution blends graceful storytelling with appealing characters. Recommended.” —Library Journal on The Farseekers
“The non-stop encounters, escapes, deaths, and disasters keep things exciting as Carmody paints a clearer picture of this devastated world.” —Locus on The Farseekers
“This offering from down under is a very forceful and carefully constructed tale which keeps the reader engrossed. One will indeed look forward to the following volumes promised.” —Andre Norton on Obernewtyn
“With its plucky heroine, post-holocaust setting, and the fascinating puzzle of mental abilities enhanced by genetic mutation, Obernewtyn reminds me of the best of Andre Norton’s work. Carmody offers us a similar sense of mystery and wonder to Norton’s classic novels, but with an original voice and great heart–enough so that while I’m not particularly fond of series books, this is one I definitely look forward to following.” —Charles de Lint on Obernewtyn
