Fantasy

Briar Rose

by Jane Yolen
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Description

Ever since she was a child, Rebecca has been enchanted by her grandmother Gemma's stories about Briar Rose. But a promise Rebecca makes to her dying grandmother will lead her on a remarkable journey to uncover the truth of Gemma's astonishing claim: I am Briar Rose. A journey that will lead her to unspeakable brutality and horror. But also to redemption and hope.

What it’s like

ThemeFairytale FantasyContemporary FantasyThe UncannyWonderThe QuestTruth & Deception
ViolenceGraphic
HorrorTerrifying

Awards

1 win
WinnerMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature1993FinalistLocus Award for Best Fantasy Novel1993FinalistNebula Award for Best Novel1993FinalistWorld Fantasy Award for Best Novel1993

Details

First published
1992
Pages
272
Reading time
About 5 hours
Format
Novel
Publisher
Rebound by Sagebrush
Language
English
ISBN
9780785722571
Series
Standalone

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