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Od Magic

By: Patricia A. McKillip
Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir
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Brenden Vetch has a gift. With an innate sense he cannot explain to himself or describe to others, he is able to connect to the agricultural world, nurturing gardens to flourish and instinctively knowing the healing properties each plant and herb has to offer. But Brenden's gift isolates him from people and from becoming part of a community - until the day he receives a personal invitation from the Wizard Od. She needs a gardener for her school in the great city of Kelior, where every potential wizard must be trained to serve the Kingdom of Numis. For decades the rulers of Numis have controlled the school, believing they can contain the power within it, and have punished any wizard who dares defy the law. But unknown to the reigning monarchy is the power possessed by the school's new gardener, a power that even Brenden isn't fully aware of, and which is the true reason Od recruited him.

©2005 Patricia A. McKillip (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Epic Fantasy Fiction Historical Romance Classics Magic Magic Users Wizardry

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Critic reviews

"With lyrical prose, well-limned characterizations, vibrant action, a sense of the wonder of magic, and a generous dollop of romance, this is a story that will bind readers in its spell." (Booklist)

"World Fantasy Award-winner McKillip demonstrates once again her exquisite grasp of the fantasist's craft....[A]n otherworldly delight" (Publishers Weekly)

"Lyrically told, the novel evokes an enchanting atmosphere and thoughtful tone...." (KLIATT)
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It’s in a style that I’ve not come across before but after an hour or so that doesn’t really matter.

Give it a read

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Better than I thought it would be hopefully find more like this book easy listening and enjoyable

Loved it

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the man caricature is man but the narrator is female just put me off

I'd magic

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I've never dropped a book because of the narrator before, but here we are.

I have a hard time following what's said with the narrator's voice being so slow, dreamy, and with too many... long pauses... in weird places. The story and prose themselves seem up my alley, but after a few chapters I decided it wasn't worth it if the narrator distracts me so much from enjoying it.

The character voices are also often overacted and weird, and sound more like voices you'd make when reading for young kids.

Had potential, but narrator ruined it for me

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I really enjoyed this. It’s a pretty slow paced story with some interesting characters and a nice ending. The narrator has a really pleasant voice. A perfect read it you enjoy fantasy but aren’t looking for something too intense.

Cozy fantasy

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