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The Dark (novel)
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The Dark is a fantasy
novel written by Marianne Curley
. It is the second book in the Guardians of Time Trilogy
.
is written in the third person, while all the chapters are written in first person switching points of view between two narrators. In this book, the two narrators are Isabel and Arkarian
.
The story is set in the present or near-present time. Some of the story takes place in the past, in a variety of times/places. It also takes place in the Underworld.
is kidnapped by the Order of Chaos, who plan to weaken the Guard by erasing his birth. Isabel is determined to save him, but that means defying Lorian's orders, risking her life, and facing the underworld itself. Going through many hardships in the underworld with her friend Ethan, and brother Matt. They meet a new friend along the way ( John Wren ) but also rescuing Ethan's sister who got killed when he was a boy ( she is a ghost/spirit ) - ( a wren is a birdlike creature but still has somewhat the appearance of a human ). When rescuing Arkarian, they gain another member of the guard Dillon who was working for the Order of Chaos but came to the good side. Arkarian and Isabel realise they love each other and Arkarian saves them by opening a rift. When they return Lorian summons Isabel to a hearing and Arkarian pleas for her life and finds out Lorian is his father. At the hearing Isabel is pardonned and Lorian grants her the power to cease ageing so she and Arkarian can be together.
described this book in their review as "Pure soap-opera fluff with only the lightest sprinkling of the fantastic". Susan L. Rogers was mixed in her review for School Library Journal
saying "There is enough action and excitement here to keep nondiscriminating readers involved, but little else."
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
novel written by Marianne Curley
Marianne Curley
Marianne Curley, is an Australian author best known for her Guardians of Time Trilogy and Old Magic books.-Life:According to her official biography, Marianne Curley now lives in Coffs Harbour, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales...
. It is the second book in the Guardians of Time Trilogy
Guardians of Time Trilogy
The Guardians of Time Trilogy is a series of novels written by Marianne Curley.The plot of the trilogy consists of the Guardians of Time , trying to protect the past, present, and future by traveling into the past to thwart their enemies, the Order of Chaos , who are trying to change past events to...
.
Narration
As with all of the Guardians of Time books, the prologuePrologue
A prologue is an opening to a story that establishes the setting and gives background details, often some earlier story that ties into the main one, and other miscellaneous information. The Greek prologos included the modern meaning of prologue, but was of wider significance...
is written in the third person, while all the chapters are written in first person switching points of view between two narrators. In this book, the two narrators are Isabel and Arkarian
Arkarian
Arkarian is a major character in Marianne Curley's trilogy the Guardians of Time. He is featured most prominently in the second book of the series, The Dark, which deals with his abduction into the underworld and is partially told from his perspective...
.
Plot introduction
The story is set in Angel Falls which is located above the ancient city of Veridian.The story is set in the present or near-present time. Some of the story takes place in the past, in a variety of times/places. It also takes place in the Underworld.
Plot summary
ArkarianArkarian
Arkarian is a major character in Marianne Curley's trilogy the Guardians of Time. He is featured most prominently in the second book of the series, The Dark, which deals with his abduction into the underworld and is partially told from his perspective...
is kidnapped by the Order of Chaos, who plan to weaken the Guard by erasing his birth. Isabel is determined to save him, but that means defying Lorian's orders, risking her life, and facing the underworld itself. Going through many hardships in the underworld with her friend Ethan, and brother Matt. They meet a new friend along the way ( John Wren ) but also rescuing Ethan's sister who got killed when he was a boy ( she is a ghost/spirit ) - ( a wren is a birdlike creature but still has somewhat the appearance of a human ). When rescuing Arkarian, they gain another member of the guard Dillon who was working for the Order of Chaos but came to the good side. Arkarian and Isabel realise they love each other and Arkarian saves them by opening a rift. When they return Lorian summons Isabel to a hearing and Arkarian pleas for her life and finds out Lorian is his father. At the hearing Isabel is pardonned and Lorian grants her the power to cease ageing so she and Arkarian can be together.
Literary significance and reception
Kirkus ReviewsKirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus . Kirkus serves the book and literary trade sector, including libraries, publishers, literary and film agents, film and TV producers and booksellers. Kirkus Reviews is published on the first and 15th of each month...
described this book in their review as "Pure soap-opera fluff with only the lightest sprinkling of the fantastic". Susan L. Rogers was mixed in her review for School Library Journal
School Library Journal
The School Library Journal is a monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with a focus on technology and multimedia. Reviews are included for preschool to 4th grade,...
saying "There is enough action and excitement here to keep nondiscriminating readers involved, but little else."
See also
- Guardians of Time TrilogyGuardians of Time TrilogyThe Guardians of Time Trilogy is a series of novels written by Marianne Curley.The plot of the trilogy consists of the Guardians of Time , trying to protect the past, present, and future by traveling into the past to thwart their enemies, the Order of Chaos , who are trying to change past events to...
- The NamedThe NamedThe Named is a fantasy novel written by Marianne Curley. It is the first book in the Guardians of Time Trilogy.-Narration:As with all of the Guardians of Time books, the prologue is written in third person while all the chapters are written in first person, switching points of view between the two...
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