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[ 책 소개 ]
* 1997년 Newbery Honor 수상작
* An ALA Notable Book
* An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
국내에는 "도둑"이라는 이름으로 번역서가 출간된 명작 청소년 소설입니다.
뛰어난 절도 기술과 허풍 때문에 왕의 감옥에 갇히게 된 젠은 족쇄에 채워진 채 수개월을 보냅니다. 고대 보물이 숨겨져 있는 곳을 알고 있는 왕실의 학자 마구스는 젠의 절도 기술을 이용하기 위해 그를 풀어 주지만 젠은 절묘한 꾀를 냅니다... 마지막 페이지를 닫을 때 까지 긴장과 두뇌싸움을 즐길 수 있는 흥미진진한 소설입니다.
이 책은 중세시대를 연상시키는 나라 ‘소우니스’를 배경으로 하는 흥미진진하고 긴장감 넘치는 판타지 소설입니다. 작가 메건 웨일런 터너는 젠이라는 캐릭터를 아주 솜씨 있게 그려 나갑니다. 하지만 젠의 유머러스함과 자신감, 솔직함, 그리고 잘 삐치면서 자는 것과 먹을 것에 유난히 집작하는 성격까지 세세하게 묘사하면서도 정작 중요한 정보는 끝까지 숨긴 채 보여주지 않습니다. 그러고는 스릴 넘치는 모험의 끝자락에 이르러서야 놀라운 반전과 함께 그 실체를 드러냅니다.
이 작품은 주인공의 위험천만한 모험을 스릴 있게 보여주다가 마지막에 놀라운 반전을 보여주는, 탄탄한 플롯을 자랑하는 작품의 전형입니다. 게다가 이 작품에는 중심 줄거리에 그리스 신화를 연상시키는, ‘도둑의 신 유제니디스’에 얽힌 아름다운 신화가 그려져 있는데, 이 부차적인 이야기가 중심 줄거리를 해치기는커녕 주인공의 비밀을 암시하는 열쇠 역할을 하고 있어 중심 줄거리를 더욱 풍성하게 만들고 있습니다.
[ 서지 정보 ]
Edition: Paperback: 280 pages
ISBN-10: 0060824972
ISBN-13: 978-0060824976
책 크기 : 19.2cm x 13cm
[ 영문 서평 ]
Book Description
Because of his bragging--and his great skill at thievery--Gen lands in the King's Prison, shackled to the wall of his cell. After months of isolation, kept sane only by his sharp intelligence, Gen is released by none other than the King's Scholar, the Magus, who believes he knows the site of an ancient treasure. The Magus needs the best thief in the land to help him steal it, and that thief is Gen. To the Magus, Gen is simply a tool. But Gen is a survivor and a trickster--and he has ideas of his own. A tantalizing, suspenseful, exceptionally clever novel.The author's characterization of Gen is simply superb.The Thief is even more fun to re-read. --The Horn Book, starred review To miss this thief's story would be a crime.
Publishers Weekly
A king orders a young thief to carry out a near-impossible heist under threat of death. "In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of all?a twinkling jewel of a surprise ending,"
School Library Journal
Things are not what they seem in this story of wit, adventure, and philosophy. Gen, an accomplished thief incarcerated for stealing the king's seal, is dragged from his cell by the king's magus, who is on a quest. The prize is Hamiathes's Gift, said to be a creation of the gods that confers the right of rule on the wearer. During the quest, the magus and Gen take turns telling the youngest member of their party myths about the Eddisian god of thieves. Turner does a phenomenal job of creating real people to range through her well-plotted, evenly paced story. No one is entirely evil or completely perfect. Gen is totally human in his lack of discipline, seeming lack of heroism, and need for sleep and food. The magus makes the transition from smug, superior scholar to decent guy in a believable fashion. Turner also does a neat job of puncturing lots of little prejudices. There are many deft lessons in this story. As absorbing as it is, the best part lies in the surprise ending. Though it is foreshadowed throughout, it is not obvious?its impact is more like morning sunlight than a lightning bolt. This book is sure to be a hot item with adventure and fantasy lovers, and YAs who like snide, quick-tempered, softhearted heroes will love Gen.?
Booklist
Set in a time long ago and far away, this first-person novel tells of a gifted young thief, imprisoned for life, who is offered one chance to win his freedom. If Gen can steal for the king's magus a legendary stone hidden in a mysterious temple, the magus will set him free. Portrayed as a likable rogue, Gen endures the difficult trek to the stone's hiding place with much complaining and little grace, but shows his mettle when he steals the stone twice and risks his life for his companions. Still, the revelation of Gen's identity surprises the magus (and readers) even more than his deeds. From the believable characters to the well-realized setting, this fantasy offers a refreshing change of pace for readers who enjoy adventure stories with a touch of magic. Carolyn Phelan
Kirkus Reviews
A thief's quest for a priceless gemstone forms the background for a tale of redemption, tolerance, and cooperation in this first novel from Turner (Instead of Three Wishes, 1995, etc.). Gen the thief is released from prison in the imaginary medieval land of Sounis by the king's magus, on the condition that he join an expedition to recover the legendary Hamiathes's Gift Stone, said to be hidden in an elaborate maze underneath a river. For the chance at regaining his freedom, Gen agrees. The journey at first is fraught more with psychic than physical dangers: The magus and the other king's men on the trip--soldier Pol, aristocrats Sophos and Ambiades--insult Gen for his low birth and choice of profession, even denying him proper food and medical care. No adolescent will be able to ignore Gen's resentment, embarrassment, and pain, made palpable through Turner's compassion and crystalline prose. Similarly, Gen's narrative voice, at turns snide, sharp, then sad, will seem familiar to young adults. His ultimate discovery of the legendary stone and the clearing of his reputation are as grand as the fantastic myths the travelers tell on their fateful trip. This is an uplifting book, a literary journey that enriches both its characters and readers before it is over.
KLIATT
"An exceptional adventure story." |
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