Edda (The Avatar Chronicles) - Softcover

Kostick, Conor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847171656 ISBN 13: 9781847171658

Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Edda is a 'virtual' world ruled by the electronic intelligence of Lord Scanthax. Penelope is a teenager ensnared in Edda. Can she uncover the truth about her human past and gain her freedom? And are there other humans still 'out there'? A fast-moving fantasy from the author of internationally acclaimed Epic and Saga. Edda has all the exciting elements of avatars, mythical beings, magic, and cataclysmic battles, but also challenges the older reader to think deeply about humanity, power and politics. 'A captivating page-turner.' School Library Journal, starred review of Epic, Conor Kostick's first novel.

About this title

Review:

I think this is a great continuation to the series and as usual Conor Kostick does a wonderful job of blending fantasy and high tech ideas. The plot is full of engrossing adventures and unexpected turns; and plenty of awesome battles of course.

(goodreads.com)

the eagerly awaited third in the trilogy ... develops the themes begun with Erik’s self-recreation and Ghost’s pugnacious longing for a personal history ... at the centre is the question of what makes you who you are ...  Nowhere is this more subtly and yet forcefully drawn than in the closing sequence.

(INIS)

futuristic

(Loose Leaves, The Irish Times)

A unique book

(goodreads.com)

will appeal to fantasy and sci-fi fans alike, and of course, gamers will enjoy the references to gaming spread throughout.

(goodreads.com)

never heard of (this series) before this week. It sounds brilliant though, and I love the covers, especially Edda!

(Wondrous Reads)

a striking demonstration of the continuation and playfulness of story itself ... The games people play, literally and metaphorically, are complex, and Kostick’s novel offers a challenging initiation into the rules and conventions ... At a time when so much young adult fiction seems determined to shock its readers with its sensationalism or bore them with its banalities, it is refreshing to read a novel that steers well clear of both tendencies ... its themes, structures and allusions will make many demands of them ... a narrative typified by dramatic encounters and populated by a richly varied cast of colourful characters ... an extremely poignant quest for selfhood

(The Irish Times Weekend Review)

Just as Saga exploded beyond opener Epic, this third volume ratchets up this science-fiction gaming series to a whole new level ... Combatants clash; worlds clash (techno/punk, traditional fantasy, military); philosophies clash (pacifism, preservation, revenge); loyalties hold steady ... Humans, electronic beings and servers are separated by light years and metaphysics, but Kostick’s action-filled series conclusion is immediate and relevant.

(Kirkus Reviews (USA))

it’s got all the winning ingredients of the first two, including some theories that are liable to wreck your head if you gave them too much thought.

(Oisin McGann, www.oisinmcgann.com)

This is a BIG story, an intricate, complex narrative which interweaves sci-fi and fantasy ... Kostick's genius lies in allowing his readers to empathise with the book's characters as they negotiate the fantastic worlds he has created for them.

(Editor's choice Book Fest)

About the Author:

CONOR KOSTICK was a designer for the world's first live fantasy role-playing game, based in Peckforton Castle, Cheshire. He now resides in Dublin where he teaches medieval history at Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of several historical, political and cultural works. Conor was also a reviewer for the Journal of Music in Ireland and was twice chairperson of the Irish Writers' Union.

About this edition

• Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1847171656
• ISBN 13: 9781847171658
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384