When i first finished jo waltons to among others, there was this instinctive pang of hurt at being left out because when i met walton in tempe for world fantasy a few years back, she didnt tell me about the fairies. Among others by jo walton 2011, hardcover for sale. To further explain why the book is so important to him, he compares the story to the friends hes made in the classic science fiction book club in his post a karass. The phurnicite factory in abercwmboi killed all the trees for two miles around. Mar 24, 2020 a tale of contention over love and moneyamong dragons.
I would not normally read a book by a known science fiction and fantasy writer. Among others is a story, not precisely of growing up, but of figuring out how one wants to fit into the world, and what spaces are available in the world for fitting into. As a reader, i love to see those influences brought out as such an integral part of the story telling. Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, among others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and sf, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient. Jo walton wrote among others as an epistolary, a novel written as a series of documentsin this case a diary. Like many novels that are a little hard to describe, among others is. Walton describes the novel as semiautobiographical, about the comingofage experience of having books instead of people for friends and solace, which since the publication of the novel she. The awardwinning fantasy book among others draws on some of the experiences of welshborn novelist jo walton, but it is primarily. Jo walton s among others is a fantasy novel told as the diary of 15yearold welsh protagonist morwenna, who calls herself mori for short. In among others, waltons newest work, 10yearold morwenna and her twin sister, morganna, look for fairies, not in the bottom of a garden but lurking in the ruins of a welsh coal plant. Among others npr coverage of among others by jo walton. Among others is a fantasy novel centered on fifteenyearold welsh girl morwenna. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on among others by jo walton. Jo walton won the hugo and nebula awards in 2012 for her novel among others.
Among others was an easy listen and i looked forward to hearing it everyday. Jo walton as with a lot of my writing, the reason i chose to do this comes from problems i have with the way other people do things. It was written in 36 days in 2008, distributed between 29 february and 29 may. Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, among others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and sf, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient enchantment. Jo waltons among others is a fantasy novel told as the diary of 15yearold welsh protagonist morwenna, who calls herself mori for short. Jo walton comes from wales but lives in montreal, exclusively in the first person. Books mentioned in among others jo walton show list info. When i read urban fantasy imore as with a lot of my writing, the reason i chose to do this comes from problems i have with the way other people do things. Among her many quirks is the ability to communicate with fairies and the ability to cast magical spells. When among others by jo walton first came out and everyone was geeking out about it, i decided not to read it. She has a nearly unhealthy love for science fiction novels. It has also been published or is due to be published in chinese, croatian, french, german, hungarian, italian, japanese, korean, lithuanian, polish, romanian, russian, serbian, spanish, and turkish. I felt that i would be annoyed by the endless references to books she had read, and possibly put off by mori, the main.
Among others won the 2012 nebula award for best novel, the hugo award for best novel and the british fantasy award, and was a nominee for the world fantasy award for best novel. She is quirky, precocious, rebellious and intelligent. Among others ebook by jo walton 9781429991520 rakuten. Mori and her twin sister morganna have just stopped their. And among others by jo walton, officially published today, is such a book. And then theres the rare book, like jo waltons among others, thats both. A few folded page corners and some light shelfwear to dust jacket and page edges.
Its written in diary form, and set in wales in 1979 and 1980. Campbell award for best new writer in 2002 and the world fantasy award for her novel tooth and claw in 2004. I would say that among others is a gentle version of fantasy. She also includes plenty of memories that help unravel the story behind the foreboding beginning of the novel. Winner of the 2011 nebula award for best novelwinner of the 2012 hugo award for best novelstartling. Jo walton accepts the double challenge and meets it with courage and skill. Campbell award for best new writer, and her novel tooth and claw won the world fantasy award in 2004. Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, among others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and science fiction, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient enchantment. Among others by jo walton overdrive rakuten overdrive. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Jo walton is a welshcanadian science fiction and fantasy author. Jo walton, author of among others, on librarything. Dan wagstaff from raincoast books told me jo waltons among others is totally a novel for book nerds, and.
It was published in north america by tor in january 2011, and in the uk by corsair in october 2012. My most popular book is definitely my hugo and nebula award winning among others, which is a fantasy novel about a fifteen year old girl who reads science fiction. Among others is a funny, thoughtful, acute and absorbing story all the way through, but in the magic parts it is more than that. Waltons fairy folk ugly, uncivilised, unpredictable as experienced by teenage narrator mori, are. In among others, moris experiences and perceptions are so influenced and motivated by her love of reading, particularly science fiction, and i think we see what must have been loved and breathed by jo walton at some point in her own life. I felt that i would be annoyed by the endless references to books she had read, and possibly put off by mori, the main character, and her sneering at those she finds less intelligent. Raised by a halfmad mother who dabbled in magic, morwenna. Jo walton born december 1, 1964 is a welshcanadian fantasy and science fiction writer and poet. Among others hugo award winner best novel 9780765331724. Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, among others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a. But it is a story about fairies, so feel free to think of it as a fairy story. Le guin guardian possibly earning itself the book of the year title is jo walton s thought provoking among others, which stays with you for a long time after reading. Among others by jo walton 2011, hardcover for sale online.
And then theres the rare book, like jo w alton s among others, thats both. Jo walton burst onto the fantasy scene with the kings peace, acclaimed by writers as diverse as poul anderson, robin hobb, and ken macleod. Among others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and science fiction, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient enchantment. Jun 29, 2018 obviously the science fiction community felt differently as waltons many awards indicate. The reception begins at 6pm, with the readings starting at 6. Oct 02, 2012 the awardwinning fantasy book among others draws on some of the experiences of welshborn novelist jo walton, but it is primarily a love letter to science fiction fandom, writes david barnett. Among others is a 2011 fantasy novel written by welshcanadian writer jo walton, published originally by tor books.
Click to read more about among others by jo walton. Among others calls to those who desire a wild, magical world in place of the one they have but eventually learn that their own lives are the greatest story of all. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. When mori realises that perhaps her new friends did not choose to.
There are the books you want to give to all your friends, and there are the books you wish you could go back and give your younger self. Winner of the 2011 nebula award for best novelwinner of the 2012 hugo award for best novelstartling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, among others is. Among others is many things a fully realized boardingschool tale, a literary memoir, a touching yet unsentimental portrait of a troubled family but theres something particularly appealing about a fantasy which not only celebrates the joy of reading, but in which the heroine must face the forces of doom not in order to return yet. Here are top 10 among others jo walton weve found so far. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Among others ebook by jo walton 9781429991520 rakuten kobo. Among others by jo walton, signed first edition ebay. When i read urban fantasy i generally find it hard to suspend my disbelief if these things really.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Campbell award for best new writer on publication of her debut novel the kings peace. Comes with a laid in bookplate signed, jo walton, chicon 2012. Among others jo walton science fiction and fantasy author. She deftly builds up the plot, but the books climax felt rushed and flat like the author didnt know how to end it. She won the world fantasy award in 2004 for tooth and claw, and in 2012, the hugo and nebula awards for among others. The novels of her small change sequencefarthing, hapenny, and half a crownhave won acclaim ranging from national newspapers to the romantic times. Among others is the ninth novel published by welshborn author jo walton. Jo walton, quote from among others this isnt a nice story, and this isnt an easy story.
After hours researching and comparing all among others jo walton on the market, we find out the best among others jo walton of 2020 from amazon, homedepot, walmart, ebay. Mar 21, 20 jo walton accepts the double challenge and meets it with courage and skill. It won the 2012 nebula award for best novel, the hugo award for best novel and the british fantasy award, and was a nominee for the world fantasy award for best novel. A room of ones own is once again thrilled to host wiscons kickoff event, a reception, reading, and booksigning for guests of honor jo walton and joan slonczewski. As a child growing up in wales, she played among the spirits who made their homes in industrial ruins.