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Cheyenne Richards: Author, The Prisoners Apprentice.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend this Gripping Tale of Nature, Power — and Wombats!
Reviewed April 1, 2023
Briabehk is the riveting and hauntingly beautiful story of a lone wombat and her unique, unputdownable adventures, yet echoes the universal truths of power in all its forms — nature, politics, religion, education, medicine, community, and that of the individual. To read this book was to feel nature at its very essence. Even the rocks and streams of the Snowy Mountains seemed to come to life, as I experienced them with paws and a snout. :)
I was in the middle of moving as I read this book, and kept finding myself taking far too many breaks from packing for just a few more pages, and then reading late into the night when I should have been resting. But I wouldn't have had it any other way. Steel's novel was not only a joy to read, beginning to end, but it is one that will stick with me for a lifetime.
Jennifer Castles.Submissions Editor Allen and Unwin (Aust.).
We were really impressed with the depth and scope of this epic novel. Briabehk is a fascinating and sympathetic heroine and narrating the story from her point of view is an interesting twist on traditional storytelling.
Rick H.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
I was hooked from page one and never let go. It's so delicious, I was tempted to race through, but I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to savor it and make it last. There is adventure, unexpected plot twists, and well developed characters. The author is a master storyteller!
Just Me.
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
I was riveted from the first sentence, the first paragraph and then surprisingly the entire book! What a wonderful story, well written, fabulous character development with believable characters that really get into your heart! A book containing a story that no one should be without!
JD.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
I really love and enjoy reading this book. Highly recommend it.
Napa Girl
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
Really enjoyed this book, full of adventure
Hope there will be a sequel.
Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars I Loved It!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2023
I am an avid reader of fiction. I have never read anything like this. The characters are wonderful and it exposed me to a world I have never experienced!
Cindy Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully rewarding
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
A master storyteller gives us a sublimely told tale full of rich color and characters set in a vividly portrayed landscape. This is a story that fills the senses with wonder, excitement, grief, and finally, the ultimate triumph over deep adversity and oppression through strength of character, courage, compassion, and mastery of long-forgotten knowledge. An amazingly well written first offering from this talented author. One hopes for more.
Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
Wonderful Storytelling (could not put the book down) full of wisdom, love of Nature and the wonder of animals. Beautifully elaborate detailed descriptions create a fascinating world with interesting characters. I hope that there is a sequel (did not want the book to end).
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
I have always been an avid reader, with words having the ability to transport my mind to the times, places , characters and emotions they describe - this tale of a humble wombat does just that , and does it well. Who knew the workings of a wombat society would be so intrigueing , and a page-turner? I really enjoyed it.
Debbi Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Tale for Posterity
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
Wonderful storytelling with universal themes as described by the many reviewers here, and I cannot wait for the sequel! Briabehk will be on the shelf for my grandchildren.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
I'm a bit of a slow reader, and I relished all of this book!
I don't know if I would have picked up a book about wombats if I didn't know the author as my esteemed sailing teacher, but that would have been a shame. It is brilliant! Not just the story, but the character development, and the world created within the pages kept me pleasantly awake some late nights.
I had intended to pass along the book to a friend after finishing, but now I believe I'll just gift them their own copy and hang on to this one myself. :)