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Tales of Johan Kindle Edition

by D H Wilson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
"He looked out towards the headland, counting past the six smaller waves that would follow, waiting for the seventh. And when he saw it begin to rise, the fear in him prevented him from moving. Thomas Broderick stood on the top of Sgeir Ghlas and waited for the wall of water to come, and it came slowly, curling like the fingers of a claw, rising up until he could not see beyond it. His last thought before the wave snatched him from the island was that he had seen perfection."Iain Broderick is growing up in Inverdaig, a remote village on the West Coast of Scotland. His father is long dead, and a man he calls Uncle lives with his mother, but the history of his family is never discussed. The mysterious old Norseman who lives in a cottage at the end of the village begins to tell Iain amazing stories, and as their relationship grows, Iain comes to find out more of the old Norseman's history too. This takes Iain on a journey of discovery across Europe, tracing the origins of the fantastic tales, where he finds new truths that change the old man's life.
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  1. Print length
    250 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    4 Dec. 2013
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    783 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0072VVY5K
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 4 Dec. 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 783 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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David Harris Wilson

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David Harris Wilson is the author of four novels. He lives near Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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  • Book Thief
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2012
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    Difficult to write a review without repeating all the praise already said from the other reviewers.
    I know the West coast of Scotland well having spent a lot of time in Wester Ross, which is just north of where Tales of Johan is set. All I can say is the descriptions and narrative totally capture the magic of that part of the world.
    The tale draws you in whether you are in Johan's past or with Iain in the present. Was great to read a novel where I had no idea where it was heading next. Have read two of the author's other books and have found them to be very individual novels. Tales of Johan was a truly beautiful read.
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  • Miss C Owens
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2016
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    A great tale that keeps you entertained to the end.
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  • Coppi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping saga
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 May 2014
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    Drawing on the tradition of Celtic folk tales, this book describes the history of Inverdaig and it's inhabitants.
    Centered on the desire for Iain Broderick to piece together fragmented tales of his own past, related to him by Johan, the reader is led through this history twisting and turning as the story tells itself.
    This is real fireside storytelling that will have you enthralled from the start.
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  • lady_of_a_day
    3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2015
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    I didn't read this myself - it was bought for a family member. His verdict was that it was a strange book, with too many flashbacks in time, not all relevant to the tale. The ending was rather abrupt.

    The overall impression was that the flashbacks were used to pad the book out and make it longer, without adding anything worthwhile to the story, and then the whole thing ran out of steam at the end.
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  • Spanish Flyer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well Crafted
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2015
    The e-book edition is described as a little over two hundred pages. It felt far longer and I’m still trying to decide whether that is a good thing or a bad thing. On balance, good I think.
    Other reviewers have described the content of the book, an interwoven series of tales telling both the story of Iain’s village and family background, as well as that of Johan, so I’ll comment on one or two other aspects.
    It is very well-written. Whether or not he did, it has the feel of a book where almost every sentence was lovingly polished by the author.
    It is a slow book. Don’t come to it expecting action. Come to it expecting a leisurely description of a faintly mystical way of life and a paced unravelling of the past.
    It has the feel of an authentic book. Given the author is Scottish I’m guessing he’s done his research, but even if the whole way of life described is a total fabrication (I jest to an extent) then that is a serious credit to David Wilson’s writing.
    It is a different book, something which I think is great, despising as I do this urge to put everything into genres and categories. And because it’s different you’re far more likely to remember it and the subtle insights the book offers.
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  • MelS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of Johan
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2012
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    A great book. Fantastic descriptive tale of human growth woven via adventure, history & mystery.
    It was difficult to put down, and I was keen to keep reading to reveal the next piece of the mysterious puzzle that is Johan!
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  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful read
    Reviewed in India on 17 April 2021
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    Tales of Johan is a brilliant read to say the least. Despite being set through non-linear timelines, the story reads beautifully. David takes time to develop his characters, the landscape, the customs and traditions of the area, he breathes life into Port Breac and Inverdaig with his verbal imagery. The book also through Johan imparts wisdom, to young and old alike, “Travel not through your eyes, but through your heart.”

    Keep then coming David, and we would definitely like to see a sequel, and see what Iain does next!
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    Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful read

    Reviewed in India on 17 April 2021
    Tales of Johan is a brilliant read to say the least. Despite being set through non-linear timelines, the story reads beautifully. David takes time to develop his characters, the landscape, the customs and traditions of the area, he breathes life into Port Breac and Inverdaig with his verbal imagery. The book also through Johan imparts wisdom, to young and old alike, “Travel not through your eyes, but through your heart.”

    Keep then coming David, and we would definitely like to see a sequel, and see what Iain does next!
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  • Gufo
    4.0 out of 5 stars most enjoyable
    Reviewed in Spain on 8 March 2013
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    Apart from a few spelling mistakes here and there that didn't detract from the general enjoyment of this book, I think I can only echo what others have said about it..good descriptions and interesting characters, Johan himself being the one I was drawn most to and fascinated with. He even made me laugh out loud a couple of times. Loved his tales. There were a few times when I got the impression I'd missed something or hadn't understood, but I blame myself for that as I tend to read too quickly..a good enough excuse to re-read the book at a later date to.. and in any case, I sort of like books that I feel haven't quite revealed all their secrets to me...
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  • tnestler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sad to reach the end....
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 May 2012
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    I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading. A young man wants to leave his small Scottish village and travel. The book switches between his current travel experiences and the past he is revisiting in his travels. The characters are easy to get involved with. I enjoyed the fact that I was not always able to guess what the next page would bring.

    For me the highest praise is when I'm done with a book and I get upset to find out there is no sequel. I'm hoping David Harris Wilson will decide to follow the characters as they continue their lives.
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  • mel rose
    4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 May 2015
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    I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't a straightforward narration, and the POV switched between several characters...which I like. The imagery is great and the author does a wonderful job bringing the characters, settings and time to life. It is complicated enough to challenge a 'real reader' which is what I look for. So many of these free books ...you get what you pay for and I don't even bother to leave a review...simply because I couldn't finish them...this book was so good that I wanted more. I usually prefer fantasy or sf and generally ignore a book if it has less than 500 pages. Different from what I usually choose, but I'm glad that I did.
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  • Becky
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very fun read for all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 April 2013
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    It has been a while since I read this book, but I remember fondly that I really enjoyed it and seriously thought about purchasing the sequel to see what would happen to Johan on his further adventures. The book is allegorical in nature and loosely reminded me of books like "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe". Lots of good adventure and a very suitable book to read aloud to older children.
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