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黑暗中的願望 (紐伯瑞文學獎銀牌獎): Christina Soontornvat : 2021 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2021 100 Indiebound LIT Christina Soontornvat All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

作者: 克莉絲汀娜．蘇恩托瓦（Christina Soontornvat）  |  譯者: 鄭榮珍

2021年紐伯瑞文學獎銀牌獎，泰式奇幻與武俠的交會
以奇幻少年小說之筆，寫雨果《悲慘世界》之主題
於最黑暗的時代，閃耀著最高貴的信念   

      「法律是光，而光亮只照耀在有價值的事物上……」
　　總督的話語猶如夢魘，困住了被否定價值的人。
　　由逃犯、前科犯、典獄長之女挺身而出，告訴絕望的人們：
　　每個人的內心都有餘燼在燃燒。
 
　　在查塔納，所有的光都是總督一個人創造的。他在大火災之後出現，為城市帶來和平與秩序。對於出生在南原監獄的阿朋來說，光代表著自由，而他夢想著有一天他可以在其中行走。但當阿朋越獄後，他意識到外面的世界並不比監獄更公平。富人在燦爛的光球下享樂，而窮人則在黑暗中工作。最糟糕的是，阿朋的監獄紋身標誌著他是一個永遠無法真正自由的逃犯。
　　
　　娜可是監獄長的完美女兒。她一心要追捕阿朋以恢復家族的榮譽。但隨著娜可在查塔納的巷弄和運河中穿梭，她發現了一些祕密，讓她質疑起從小被灌輸的真理。在這個以泰國為靈感的奇幻世界中，逃跑的男孩和決心找到他的女孩，交織出一場刺激的冒險，同時探尋著法律和正義之間的區別。
 
　　深受雨果《悲慘世界》所啟發，蘇恩托瓦巧妙建構了一場勝利的對抗，關於——小人物實現變革的巨大力量、階級壓迫與公民不服從等當代重要主題。從陰暗的監獄到寧靜的寺廟，再到繁華多彩的城市……《黑暗中的願望》幾乎擁有一部優秀小說所有吸引人的元素：富有善心的英雄、豐富多元的主題、鮮明的異國色彩、幽默的生命哲思、複雜的社會結構與人性，以及史詩般壯闊迭起的衝突。蘇恩托瓦將上述所有內涵技巧性地融合在一起，並在這部節奏明快的小說中，藉奇幻瑰麗的魔法為故事增添色彩，強化了角色們的內在情感。
 
　　這是一本自身閃耀著光芒，同時也告訴讀者如何發光發熱的小說。

本書特色
 
　　1.精采描繪紐伯瑞文學獎的永恆主題
　　少年小說的永恆主題——描繪希望、勇氣和善心在黑暗的時代閃耀光芒，並成為小人物實現變革的巨大力量，行文巧妙、迷人、瑰麗；角色們時而激昂、時而深沉、時而純真、時而幽默的對話，也勾勒出對於美善世界的追求與願景。
 
　　2.宛如雨果《悲慘世界》般震撼人心
　　融入人性道德、階級壓迫和被公民不服從運動等重要主題，與角色們畫面十足的動作相結合，締造史詩般撼動人心、感人肺腑的閱讀體驗，其故事情節和人物塑造也與《悲慘世界》互相呼應，讓人拍案叫絕、回味無窮。
 
　　3.經典文學為基礎再添當代議題
　　以經典文學和少年小說永恆主題為基礎，再添當代議題，如小說中以「光球」這種能源作為資源、財富、自由、秩序的象徵，引導讀者反思能源和種種權力不平等之問題。
 
　　4.字裡行間洋溢東南亞異國風味
　　以泰國為故事背景原型，體驗泰式生活和泰式文化，如小乘佛教思想、僧侶、熱帶氣候、泰式美食、運河交通……帶領讀者遊歷東南亞，感受濃濃的異國風情。
 
　　5.傳遞真實世界並不是「非黑即白」的寓意
　　為了井然有序的生活，你是否願意以「個人自由」為代價？這場令人熱血沸騰的人民起義，保留了開放式的結局，並告訴讀者：人民選擇自由的同時，得學會為自由負責，引導讀者反思真實世界的複雜面貌。
 
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作者
  
克莉絲汀娜．蘇恩托瓦（Christina Soontornvat）
 
　　泰裔美國女作家、教育家和機械工程師。於美國德克薩斯州的一個小鎮長大，童年時大多在父母的泰式餐廳櫃檯後埋頭閲讀。她為自己的泰國血統和身為德州人感到自豪，並會定期前往德州韋瑟福德和泰國曼谷拜訪親人。著有十幾本兒童、青少年讀物，其中《黑暗中的願望》和All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team兩書，同時於二○二一年榮獲紐伯瑞文學獎銀牌獎，使她成為近六十餘年來首位獲得這份殊榮的作家。現與丈夫和兩個孩子住在德州首府奧斯汀。
 
譯者簡介
 
鄭榮珍
 
　　美國俄亥俄州立大學兒童文學碩士，曾任出版社副總編及大學講師，現為自由譯者。翻譯過《記憶傳承人》、《菲姬闖世界》等多本圖畫書與青少年小說。
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Tiana
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 4
Enchanting
Format: Kindle
"Queen of Roses" by Briar Boleyn is a delightful and refreshing reimagining of the classic tale of King Arthur, with a captivating twist that places the spotlight on Morgan, a character who has often been overshadowed in traditional retellings. Boleyn's creative decision to shift the narrative perspective to Morgan breathes new life into the story, offering readers an intriguing and compelling look at the Arthurian world from an entirely different angle. One of the most commendable aspects of this book is its incorporation of Fae elements, which adds an enchanting layer of magic and mystery to the already familiar Arthurian setting. Boleyn skillfully weaves the world of the Fae into the narrative, creating a captivating backdrop against which the events of the story unfold. This addition not only adds depth to the world-building but also provides ample opportunities for twists and turns that keep readers thoroughly engrossed. However, while the book boasts numerous strengths, it does have one noticeable flaw: the characterization of Morgan. While it is reasonable to create a flawed and complex protagonist, it appears that at times, Morgan's character becomes overly difficult and hard to relate to. Her persistently negative perception of one of the main male characters, who is a potential love interest, despite his efforts to support and assist her, may come across as somewhat irrational and could test the patience of some readers. Striking a balance between a strong, independent character and one who can recognize genuine support and affection could have enhanced the overall reader experience. Nonetheless, the allure of "Queen of Roses" lies in its innovative approach to the Arthurian legend and its skillful blending of fantasy elements into a familiar narrative. Boleyn's evocative prose draws readers into a world where magic, destiny, and fate entwine, leaving us eager to uncover the mysteries that unfold within the pages. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023
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Stephanie
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
An action-packed dark romantasy
Format: Kindle
I loved this book! Queen of Roses is an Arthurian-inspired dark romantasy that is the first book in the Blood of Fae series. The story follows Morgan, the princess of Camelot who is rumored to be part fae. Fueled by prejudiced hatred and a mistrust of fae blood, Morgan’s abusive father strips her of her birthright and hands it to her half-brother, Arthur. Instead of becoming queen, Morgan is commanded to join the temple of the goddesses when she comes of age. However, Arthur turns into a psychopathic, power-hungry, fae-hating king as he ages. He develops malevolent plans and commands Morgan to find an ancient weapon with legendary power. Although Morgan is wary of Arthur’s intentions, she embraces the opportunity to go on a journey and potentially change her fate. The story picks up from there and we follow Morgan on her quest to find the ancient relic. It’s full of high stakes adventure, mystery, tension, banter, forced proximity, hidden magic, self discovery, and betrayal. This first installment of the series intricately develops the world building and character development. There’s little romance in this book, but it is evident that it is a slow burn that will continue to develop throughout the remainder of the series. Overall, I loved the world building, the epic fantasy, Morgan’s journey of self discovery, and all of the twists and turns that set the stage for the future installments. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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AlynReads
Draper, US
★★★★★ 4
Arthurian Fae Quest…say less.
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A fae centered Arthurian tale unlike any I’ve read so far. The author did a great job at descriptive world building, with scenes easily playing out in my minds eye. There was plenty of action, suspense, and even a touch of horror. An enemies to lovers, slow burn romance, a quest, with plot twist and turns aplenty. There was a love triangle, which I’m not usually a fan of but, it played out well in this story line. The FMC, Morgan Pendragon, was so blatantly naïve, yet I typically expect as much in a ‘book one’ of a series, especially one that features a fairly sheltered princess. I was happy to read that in spite of this, she still showed a strong sense of morals, fire, and spine. Now our MMC? Kairos Draven, aka Void’s Edge. Oh, how I’m a sucker for a smoking’ hot grumpy warrior alpha with a witty mouth, and a strong sense of “touch her and die” attitude, so you know who held all my cards. That ending? Just made me swoon all the harder. Now add a battlecat that rivals the size of a horse…and well Ms. Briar Boleyn you have well and truly stolen my heart. I’m excited to see where the story goes from here, and follow along to see more of the characters growth. I went into this story fairly blind, and I think I enjoyed it all the more because of it. Once the story got going, it had me in an absolute chokehold and it was difficult to put down.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
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Ariel
Draper, US
★★★★★ 3
Not a bad start
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3 stars Thank you Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for the ARC! A camelot/king Arthur retelling with fae. I was hooked by the idea of this book immediately and was eager to jump into this world. • slow burn • enemies to lovers • who did this to you Morgan Pendragon watched her mother die by her father's hand when she was just eight years old, hiding under the bed. Morgan is believed to have the tainted blood of the fae in her veins and is cast aside so that her fathers illegitimate son, Arthur, can become the king. She's seen his cruel treatment of the fae firsthand, so when he sends her on a journey to find a fae weapon she seizes the opportunity to do more with her life. Along the way, she finds more than she could have imagined. I don't know a whole lot about King Arthur and Camelot but I had a lot of fun with this story! The plot has some similar tropes to popular romantasy books (From blood and ash) but there's enough originality here that it doesn't feel like I'm reading a copy. I liked how the fae were different in appearance than what is typical in most fantasy books I've read. In this book they have blue hair, violet skin and a wide range of other characteristics. I thought that the world building was easy to follow and I could easily immerse myself into this world. After reading the blurb I kept wondering when she was going to go on the journey to find Excalibur and it doesn't happen until around the 45% mark. The story is a bit slow at times but starts to pick up once they begin their journey to find Excalibur. The John Wick style Inn was a fun concept that I enjoyed reading about. There are a lot of similarities to this and FBAA and I would have liked to have it be a little more different, but I'm hoping book two will have the story turn into something of its own. Overall I enjoyed reading this story and I'm looking forward to reading book two especially after that ending.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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Lisa B.
Whiting, US
★★★★★ 5
OUTSTANDING
Format: Kindle
This was very, very good. The world is vast and characters are complex. There is a good plot with a whole lot going on. This is well written. Good twists and turns and some heart breaking moments. You will love these characters, they have heart and loyalty. I am hoping that there will be several more books. We've yet to see anything from the Sea Court but only a mention of them here and there. The Wood Court was given a quick couple of scenes, and only as far as some warriors, we've yet to enter their court and the Shadow Court, I'm not sure if they will be a force for good or bad, but they definitely will play a much bigger role moving forward. This is primarily the Ice and Air Courts. Told in multiple views, which I loved, it gives you a chance to see things from different eyes. There's alot of political maneuvering and deception. I loved it and will pick up the next book as it becomes available. If you like The Fae and the courts, you should love this. I think the author has mucn in store for us.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020

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