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Haunted Waters Mary Pope Osborne Angela Barrett Books

I ordered this book because I collect books illustrated by Angela Barrett and it was advertised as such. When I received it I was annoyed and disappointed to find that there are no illustrations at all. I didn't bother to read the book which I am sure will be a lovely story, because I needed to return it in pristine condition in order to get a refund. A huge disappointment as the book was eagerly anticipated by all.


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Haunted Waters Mary Pope Osborne Angela Barrett Books Reviews

Based on an old legend, this is a romance/horror/fantasy/mythical story, and quite nicely written. There are some areas that could use a little more elaboration, but overall it's very nice.
A young nobleman named Huldbrand ends up temporarily stranded at the home of a fisherman. There, he meets the fisherman's foundling daughter -- a beautiful, sea-obsessed, almost wild-seeming girl named Undine. Huldbrand falls helplessly in love with her, and after a priest is conveniently provided, the two are married.
But something sinister is lurking in the woods -- a skin-faced, eyeless, lipless demon that is stalking Undine. Though she and Huldbrand initially are happy at his vast estate, the demon has followed her. Increasingly frightened by his wife's strange ways and by the bizarre things that follow her, Huldbrand begins to wonder what she truly is and whether she is as innocent as she seems.
Mary Pope Osborne is best known for her younger reader books, the Magic Tree House series. But this book is for older readers, despite its short length. It'll scare some younger readers, there are some brief hints about the marital relationship between Huldbrand and Undine, and the kiddies may be bored stiff by the steady, gradual pace and the uneventful settings.
Writing is exquisite, detailed but not too detailed, evocative without requiring too much description. There seems to be a dreamy tint to even the everyday occurrances in this book, especially any scenes with Undine. Characterizations are a little thin -- at times, Huldbrand feels like the only truly 3-D character.
However, as adaptations go this is a great one. Definitely worth the read.
This expanded version of Fouque's fairy tale noir is excellent; the plot flows right along, emptying into a sea of despair. Twenty-four short chapters provide readers thristy for more details the opportunity to drink deeply of the intimate dialogue bewteen the ill-starred couple Undine, supposing herself the daughter of humble fisherfolk, and young Lord Hudlbrand of Ringstetten, lost in the dark forest. While Fouque's heroine (see reveiws for UNDINE) is fair and blonde, Osborne's maiden has dark tresses and even darker origins. The author encloses her tale within a brief prologue and epiloque of her own creation, to futher explain the fate of this mysterious girl.
Both versions have the old fisherman, the flooded peninsula, demonic trailing, the sudden arrival of a shipwrecked priest and the romantic complications caused by Lady Bertalda. This noble lady is less threatening to Undine than Fouque's; though less guilty and conniving, she still represents the Eter! ! nal Triangle . Narrated in the first person, HAUNTED WATERS reveals more of the psychological struggle of a nobleman deeply in love with his bride. Yet he is increasingly distressed about her fascination with the sea, her unusual powers over water and and her not-quite human origins.
Once he dobuts her love and suspects her link to the aquatic underworld, Huldbrand's life cascades into terror and disaster. Despite Undine's warnings not to antagonize the water spirits by causing her pain in their presence, he can not prevent the distance between their once-adoring hearts. Their happiness and their very lives are doomed, yet Osborne implies some hope for an unusual afterlife. This is a wonderful read for fans of Fantasy and Fairy Tales of all ages; I loved it!
Isn't it great when a book really grabs you and knocks you off your feet? I was so sorry to come to the end. A hauntingly beautiful fairy tale for older readers. The love of Lord Huldbrand (spelling!) for Undine is powerful to begin with and it is fascinating to watch this love turn to suspicion to fear and even to loathing. The mysterious, mystical elements of the book are particularly well written. It's spooky without being scary. I am a Storyteller who loves folklore, mythology, and fairy tales. I am now searching for similar books. (Anyone out there have any suggestions?) This is just a very powerful work that is extremely well written. I'm not doing as good a job as I'd hoped in praising it (these reviews are tough to write, which makes me appreciate a well-written book even more!) so buy a copy for yourself and enjoy, I know you will.
I ordered this book because I collect books illustrated by Angela Barrett and it was advertised as such. When I received it I was annoyed and disappointed to find that there are no illustrations at all. I didn't bother to read the book which I am sure will be a lovely story, because I needed to return it in pristine condition in order to get a refund. A huge disappointment as the book was eagerly anticipated by all.