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From master storyteller Melina Marchetta comes an exhilarating new fantasy springing from her celebrated epic, Finnikin of the Rock.
Three years after the curse on Lumatere was lifted, Froi has found his home . . . or so he believes. Fiercely loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, Froi has been taken roughly and lovingly in hand by the Guard sworn to protect the royal family, and has learned to control his quick temper with a warrior's discipline. But when he is sent on a secretive mission to the kingdom of Charyn, nothing could have prepared him for what he finds in its surreal royal court. Soon he must unravel both the dark bonds of kinship and the mysteries of a half-mad princess in this barren and mysterious place. It is in Charyn that he will discover there is a song sleeping in his blood . . . and though Froi would rather not, the time has come to listen.
- Sales Rank: #2843071 in Books
- Published on: 2012-03-13
- Released on: 2012-03-13
- Format: Bargain Price
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.29" h x 1.75" w x 6.32" l,
- Binding: Hardcover
- 400 pages
Review
Marchetta again demonstrates her fearlessness in exposing humanity at its ugliest, but also at its noblest, as her damaged characters struggle to rebuild their lives. The precipice on which Marchetta leaves readers will have them aching—but also terrified—to discover what comes next.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In this impressive companion to FINNIKIN OF THE ROCK, the focalization shifts from Finn to Froi (perhaps the most intriguing member of the first book’s superb supporting cast), enabling Marchetta to explore the political machinations working beyond Lumatere and to examine human interactions... Where Finnikin was about the reclamation of something lost, Froi’s story is about the building of something new in the wake of physical and sexual trauma at both an individual and societal level. Fans of the first book are no doubt expecting to be challenged by its sequel, and they will not be disappointed by this thrilling, romantic, and utterly unforgettable tale.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Marchetta's close attention to detail slows the pace initially, as she lays out the boundaries and topography of her imagined world. But dedicated readers will be richly rewarded, as soon enough the tale is transformed into a lush tapestry in which each stitch is a nugget of history and each splash of color a rounded character that engages readers' emotions. The expertly crafted ending is designed to leave fans old and new waiting with keen anticipation for the next entry... Expect significant attention for this highbrow, high-fantasy sequel.
—Booklist (starred review)
This intricately plotted novel has richly drawn and well-developed characters. This is Marchetta’s strength. She is truly a master of formal, stylized high fantasy. . . The characters and their conflicts, particularly Quintana—one of the most fascinating characters in the fantasy genre—will keep readers glued to this absorbing sequel. Recommend this book to fans of fantasy authors Christopher Paolini or Megan Whalen Turner.
—VOYA
About the Author
Melina Marchetta is the acclaimed and award-winning author of Jellicoe Road, which won the Michael L. Printz Award; Saving Francesca, and its companion novel, The Piper's Son; and Looking for Alibrandi. She lives in Australia, where Finnikin of the Rock, her first fantasy novel, won an Aurealis Award.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing! Best Read Of The year!
By Regina
Froi of the Exiles is 593 pages and despite the length, I read it in just a few days. Covert reading at work, at home behind my family's back and late through the night helped me finish this in just a few days. Really, I had no choice, the book consumed me; it compelled me to keep going and keep turning those pages (or clicking "next" on my kindle). My reading experience was akin to hanging off of a cliff and having no idea if rescue was coming or if the ground below me was close.
What is it about Melina Marchetta? How does she continuously create the magical and emotional reading experience that I go through when I read her books? Why is this book so special? Jellicoe Road by Marchetta, is one of my favorite reads of 2011. Froi of the Exiles is definitely one of my favorite reads of 2012. However, disclosure - I was not a fan of Finnikin on the Rock. I listened to the audio of that book and was bored during most of it. While I liked the characters Marchetta created in Finnikin, the book did not grab me at all and only the high reviews for Froi of the Exiles made me want to continue. I am so glad I continued; reading Froi of the Exiles was one of the most powerful reading experiences I have had so far this year. Having read these three books by Marchetta, it seems obvious that she is incredibly gifted in writing stories and imagining worlds to write about but, I have noticed in each of these three books she makes use of certain plot devices to unfold her stories and create tension. A main device Marchetta employs - - and did so effectively in both Jellicoe Roadand Froi of the Exiles - is the keeping of secrets and leaving characters floundering in the unknown. Characters have their secrets, their painful pasts and choose not to disclose information to other characters even though it is clear that other characters are suffering due to the lack of information. Characters are kept in the dark, intentionally by other characters and thus, the pain and suffering is increased from the desperate need for missing information. This plot device could be very frustrating and irritating, especially once it becomes obvious. A lesser author could not carry this device off. But Marchetta is such a genius at crafting her story that it is not frustrating or angsty. The story unfolds, readers likely know before the characters do where everything is headed, yet she does it such an artful and entrancing manner I could not look away.
Froi of the Exiles is a character driven drama within the structure of a fantasy novel. Marchetta cleverly creates a historical fantasy world that is rich with its own history, music, religion and myths. She creates a political plot line that twists and turns and is intriguing to follow. But that is just the set up and the structure; ultimately, the book is about the characters and the characters move the story forward. I do not know how else to describe this story but to say it is raw; it is so raw that the characters are bleeding their emotions all over the pages. The history and facts leading up to Finnikin of the Rock, which is #1, and Froi of the Exiles, which is #2, involves years of war, starvation and the events that often surround both war and starvation. The characters each have their own painful histories to overcome and those histories control their present actions and choices. I feel like many movies and many authors write horrific pasts or events into their characters' lives and then have their characters miraculously overcome these painful events and they all march toward a satisfying happy ending by the conclusion of the story. This is not what happens in Froi of the Exiles. Froi is a dark dark book about tortured individuals deeply affected by war. Marchetta brilliantly puts her characters in situations that shows how scarred they are and how difficult it is for these characters to move past what has happened to them. Not to say there is no progression, because that is not the case at all.
Case in point the character Froi is virtually unrecognizable from the Froi in Finnikin on the Rock. Three years have passed since the end of the first book and Froi is now educated, literate and disciplined. To say that I disliked Froi in the first book would be an understatement. I had my doubts as to how Marchetta could possibly redeem a character who had attempted to rape someone. But she did; Marchetta redeems Froi in such a way that he becomes one of my favorite literary characters. Froi's attempt at raping someone in the first book continues to haunt him throughout the second book. It is not simply explained away by a violent past; it is not explained away by his being "saved" by Isaboe and Finnikin. It is a ghost that haunts him, that he has nightmares about and which shapes his behavior.
Could this tale have been told in a swifter manner? Yes, maybe the text could have be tighter and perhaps there could have been less wandering around by the characters. I am not sure if the story would have been better in the end, though. Marchetta takes her time with Froi's tale and with the side character stories involving Lucien, Beatriss, Traveneon, Finnikin and Isaboe. There is quite a bit of traveling and smaller struggles and interactions that lead to larger confrontations. It seems that through these stories, their wanderings and struggles, Marchetta is showing the effects of war and violence on the individual and on nations. What struck me is that there is no true evil or bad "side". At the end of Finnikin on the Rock, we leave the Lumatere tale believing in an evil enemy. But what is learned and developed through a slow but steady progression is that there is not one true evil actor; instead, there are gray areas and that arch evil enemy lying across the border is likely suffering from its own internal issues. Yesterday's victim can become tomorrow's bully. Marchetta demonstrated this theme with smaller interactions - for example with Beatriss's daughter being verbally attacked by a neighbor child; however, Beatriss later learns there may be more to the story than just her daughter and herself being singled out. Again and again this was stressed, one person's foreign is another person's home; one person's strangeness is another person's comfort. The struggles the characters go through and the small progressions inch by inch (page by page?) of the story arc is worth the 593 pages because Marchetta's message is so strong and beautiful.
Froi of the Exiles is marketed as a young adult novel, but it reads like an adult novel to me. Some of the characters are 18, some are in their twenties and quite a few are in their forties or older. There is sex in Froi; characters experience, as demonstrated in very well written scenes, strong sexual desire. Additionally, there is graphic violence and systemic rape which is remembered as to multiple characters.
If, like me, you were not thrilled with Finnikin of the Rock, I can almost promise you that you will be in love with Froi of the Exiles. I strongly recommend this book for people who enjoy dark stories or character driven tales.
Warning!!!! Froi of the Exiles ends with a cliffhanger and the sequel will not be released in the U.S.until March 2013.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Best Book Ever!
By The Book Runner
Best Book Ever! O.K. that might be a little too much praise, but I just finished this breathtaking work of art and I LOVED it and feel the praise is worthy at this moment.
I can honestly say I am in awe of Melina Marchetta's ability to weave this epic tale so descriptively, intelligently and romantically. Just like Isaboe and Froi, Melina must follow the song in her heart to reveal such a compelling and beautiful story of love, heartache, loyalty and purpose. I am amazed at the profound truths she weaves in this story and her ability to tell it so well. This is one of the best epic tales ever and I highly recommend it as well as its predecessor, Finniken of the Rock!
While Finniken of the Rock was about the budding love of Finniken and Isaboe and the breaking of the Lumateran curse so that they could reunite with thier kin, Froi of the Exiles was about the complicated relationship between Froi and Quintana and the absolution of the curse of the Charyn (the people who had terrorized the Lumatere in the days of the unspeakable). Quintana is the bastard daughter of the king and the Oracle queen before she was murdered. Quintana is one of the last born of Charyn and prophesied to end their curse of barrenness. Froi is sent to Charyn as a last born imposter, to kill the hated King who was responsible for Lunatere's imprisonment and also to kill Quintana. But so much more happens to Froi while he is in Charyn, the least of which is the land singing him home and realizing that he has found out who and what he is.
I cannot stress enough how remarkable I found this story and how in love I am with all of Marchetta's wonderful characters, but most especially Froi. He was fierce, loyal, brave, honorable, hot tempered and self controlled all together. It is so hard to remember how young he is when he has so much responsibility placed on him. I also loved being in Finniken and Isaboe's world again and even reading about Lucian the Mont, who really just cracks me up and I don't know why.
Although tempted to download this book on my kindle, I patiently waited for my hardcover to arrive, knowing that I would treasure this volume in my collection and would be reading and re-reading it several more times. If you have not read Melina Marchetta's other books such as Jellicoe Road and The Piper's Son Son, what are you waiting for? You deserve the pleasure.
Would I/Did I buy it? Yes ($11.48 Hardcover)
Would I read it again? Oh, Yes!
Would I recommend it to friends? DEFINITELY!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Outstanding Sequel!
By Amanda Welling
First Impressions: I reread Finnikin of the Rock before I started to read the second book, Froi of the Exiles. I remember loving the first book when I first read it, but I needed to fresh up my memory on what exactly the book was about since it had been a couple of years. Melina Marchetta is a genius when it comes to writing and word-play, and I was super excited to see how the story would continue in this long-awaited second novel. I have this book on my ereader thanks to NetGalley, but I will be running out to my local bookstore to pick up a paper copy as soon as it is released. This must be added to my permanent collection!
First 50 Pages: This is going to be a hard book to review, simply because it was so complex and it had many wonderful layers of story and character development. This book is a definite must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure, as well as for the people who fell in love with Melina's first book in this series. After reading just a few chapters of Froi of the Exiles, I knew that it is going to win a ton of awards this year because of its beautiful descriptions and its amazing cast of characters. It is my favorite young adult fantasy book of this year so far, and I can totally see adults reading this book and enjoying it as well. It has great cross-over potential!
Characters & Plot: Like the book synopsis states, the events in Froi of the Exiles takes place three years after Finnikin of the Rock. Froi undergoes a huge transformation somewhere between the two books and he arrives in this second book as a true soldier with the strength to complete his mission to end the reign of the horrible King. As much as I love Finnikin, I'm so glad to finally get to know Froi better and I have to say that he is my favorite of the two boys. Fear not though, because other characters get their own chapters in this ginormous book, as well. You hear from Beatriss, Finnikin, Lucian, and Phaedra, who each has their own unique perspective of events that happen in this book. Did I mention that this novel is absolutely huge? It took me a few days to devour the whole thing, but I'm not complaining; I love long, lengthy books.
There are so many good characters in these books and I already mentioned how much I enjoyed Froi. Froi and Quintana have a developing relationship in this book, one that isn't always easy because of trust issues and inexperience. BUT, they are so cute together and I'm really hoping they can make it work in the next book. Quintana is another amazingly strong character who would do whatever she has to in order to save her country, and I feel like her personality meshes well with Froi. Lucian and Phaedra also make some appearances in Froi of the Exiles. Phaedra is a new character and I'm not sure how I feel about her at the moment. She is growing on me. Lucian is kind of swoon-worthy even though he acts like a jerk to Phaedra. I hope we hear more about these two characters because they are interesting.
Final Thoughts: This book leaves so much yet to be resolved and it ends with a cliffhanger that is just killing me. I really hope I don't have to wait years for the next book to come out because I want it like RIGHT NOW! If you haven't read Finnikin of the Rock yet, what the heck are you waiting for? These books need to be pushed to the very top of your to-be-read pile immediately! Everyone is going to love these books and I can see just about everyone enjoying them no matter their age or gender. They are just THAT wonderful and are not to be missed!
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