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The Garden of the Stone
Reviews
- A good read, worthy of the time and effort required to understand Cariad's world. Strauss's
proven talents suggest that she will one day become a renowned luminary in fantasy fiction. Talebones
- The writing in Garden of the Stone shines--impeccably honed and polished until
each paragraph darn near glistens. You believe in the reality of Strauss's well-developed characters, and Strauss
leads her readers down some nicely twisted paths before the final denouement.
Crescent Blues
- The world that Victoria Strauss has created is a fascinating one....With suspense and
a fast-moving narrative, Strauss' latest novel is thought-provoking and entertaining at the same time. Internet Writing Journal
- Victoria Strauss's first book, The Arm of the Stone, was phenomenal, and The
Garden of the Stone is every bit as cool as the first novel!...Strauss's novels emphasize very well-crafted
plots full of wonderful twists and surprises. B&N Explorations
- In an industry where all sorts of sub-standard fantasy is being published, Victoria Strauss'
work stands shoulders above the rest....Highly recommended. Titanzine
- Strauss is a compelling storyteller, and this book kept me turning pages to the end,
never quite sure what was going to happen next....Head-and-shoulders above most typical fantasy fiction these days. Phantastes
- Strauss has carefully integrated plot, character, and milieu to an extent all too rare
in contemporary speculative fiction. The book is not a simple morality tale, although it has moral aspects (of
uncommon nature and depth)....Strauss has the courage to avoid the easy questions, and the easy answers. An excellent
book. Savage Reviews
- A wonderful novel of prophecy, free will and the burdens of both, this is one "Garden"
in which I was more than content to dwell. Inscriptions
- Once again Strauss has created a richly textured and intricately wrought novel. Diana Tixier Herald for Genreflecting
- This story of parallel worlds divided by their choices to use either mindpower or handpower
moves in unexpected and satisfying new directions....Thoughfully and with finesse, this novel holds a mirror free
of enchantment up to humanity. Sharon Schultz-Elsing for Curled up
With a Good Book
- The Garden of the Stone will likely go down as one of my favorites of 2000...Whatever
Victoria Strauss' next work is, you can bet it will be on my reading list. The
Bookwyrm
- As ever, Strauss's world is stunning in the detail of its evocation; from the Gormenghast-like
depths of the Fortress, to our own world, seen through the eyes of one who has no knowledge of technology....Smooth
and beautifully crafted. Suzie's Book Pages
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