Jerlayne

by Lynn Abbey

Book Overview

Jerlayne's mother had warned her not to marry the handsome elf, but Jerlayne refused to listen. Now a century after the wedding, Jerlayne's marriage is in shambles and none of their children have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0886778093
• ISBN13: 9780886778095
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Daw Books
• Length: 519 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

You Can't Put This Book Down--It's WONDERFUL!

I read the original short story, and was startled to pick up a random book and realize that I'd already read something about it. This is one of the better books I've read in a long time. It's not a short book, but I read it in 48 hours (on christmas break), then immediately picked it back up to read through my favorite scenes again and make sure I hadn't missed anything. The characters are richly drawn, the book has plenty of action, and the world is different from anything else while still reminding you of the best of classic high fantasy. I found myself searching bookstores for a copy to give to my friend so I could have someone to discuss it with. My only problem was wishing Jerlayne would give up her husband for Goro, who is much more interesting and caring (read it-you'll understand). Buy this book. Now!

Engrossing

Jerlayne was a really interesting book. Anyone could believe that Lynn Abbey had actually been to Faerie before, her descriptions are so fabulous. But besides that, the story is great. I'm 15, and I was reading while on vacation. My mom had to drag me out of the stateroom on the ship. Once you start, you just want to keep going. Unfortunately, since this was a pretty long book, that's nearly impossible. But seriously, if you're even the slightest bit interested in fantasy-or even if you're not-read this book. It's not a sugar-spun fairy tale- there's longing, hardship, death, sadnesses, heart-wrenching choices, and real characters. It has a strong plot with plenty-PLENTY of unexpected twists. Read it~

Fantasy with a modern twist

This book is worth reading. I read it because I have kind of been slightly "elf obssessed" since I read Tolkien. But it is very good and I reccomend it if you don't mind the boring part in the middle.

Excellent!!

Wow! Certainly not the elves of myth or Tolkien! An excellent concept with many twists that kept me turning pages and left me wanting more. Someone please talk Ms. Abbey into a sequel *and* a prequel!!

So far Its GREAT!

This is an excellent book. I am like half through it and I kinda wish there was a prequel called Elmeene or if there was I could find it. She is a colorful character and is great in this book. Keep it up.