The Green Man
by Michael Bedard
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Critic Rating
48%
Critic Reviews: 19
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80%
Reader Ratings: 2
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Synopsis
A captivating, beautifully written mystery, by beloved literary novelist, Michael Bedard. This is an intriguing story that invites readers to discover the power of poetry, ghosts, and relationships that last longer than life itself.Teenaged O - never call her Ophelia - is about to spend the summer with her aunt Emily. Emily is a poet and the owner of an antiquarian book store, The Green Man. A proud, independent woman, Emily's been made frail by a heart... more
About Michael Bedard
- All Critics: 19
- Positive: 11
- Negative: 8
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Birdbrained Book Blog | 13 Jan 2012
Sometimes the writing was a bit wobbly, but overall it’s a fun book to read
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So I'm Fifty | 10 Apr 2012
It can't be denied that Bedard is a wonderful story teller.
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Compass Book Ratings | 3 May 2012
The first part of the book is atmospheric and progresses deliberately, laying groundwork and piquing the reader's interest by never revealing exactly what kind of book it is.
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Quill & Quire | 1 Mar 2012
In The Green Man, Bedard recaptures this spirit of an intergenerational gathering in which the secrets and tragedies of the past are alternately concealed from and revealed to the present.
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Epic (Chocolate) Fantasy | 10 Apr 2012
If this book had been longer and more fleshed out, I think it could have been great.
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Nathalie Foy | 19 Apr 2012
The book is not perfect, but it was the right book at the right time for me. I read it in one sitting, and while I can’t see reading it to the boys at this point, I do think that any book-loving child or adult could find a happy escape into its pages.
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Kirkus Reviews | 5 Feb 2012
This atmospheric exploration of what it means to be a poet offers memorable corporal and incorporeal characters, a realistic intergenerational relationship and a deeply rooted mystery connecting past and present.
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Publishers Weekly | 2 Apr 2012
Though Bedard’s somewhat old-fashioned story has a loosely knit plot, it is propelled by two well-realized viewpoint characters and offers an atmospheric tribute to the power of poetry.
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Into the Mystic | 9 Apr 2012
My grade for this book is a C+. I thought it was good…..eventually. It took me a while to get there.
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Magickware Book Review & Emporium | 6 Feb 2012
This book is an enjoyable and easy read. I did find there to be a lack of depth with the supporting character development. There are also several loose ends with secondary plots that leave the reader with unanswered questions at the end of the book.
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Book Nerd | 18 May 2012
Reading the brief but mysterious description, The Green Man promised a bigger premise than what it entailed. I was sadly mistaken.
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The Horn Book | 5 May 2012
Whether or not readers are familiar with French poet Arthur Rimbaud’s belief that one must be mad to be a poet, this imaginative explication of the idea makes for an entertaining tale.
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Verve Girl | 3 May 2012
This was a sequel to a previous novel, and I felt like I was missing something. Maybe if I picked up the first novel, my questions would be answered.
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CM | 20 Jan 2012
It is a subtle and complex tale, filled with magic and mysticism, poets and dreamers, and unbreakable family ties.
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Krazy Book Lady | 28 Jan 2012
The writing is lovely, and the pace is ideal for the young adult reader. I would even like to go back and read the previous two books in the series.
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AmoXcalli | 17 Apr 2012
Though I think this book may be complicated for some 10 year olds (if their attention span isn’t up to following complex entwined plots), I loved the magical enchantment of the piece as well as the celebration of poetry that it brings to a younger generation.
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Journey of a Bookseller | 14 Apr 2012
This author blends real with unreal and does it so smoothly, it's hard to discern which is which. It also makes a very good read.
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The Star | 28 Apr 2012
There’s a rare contemplative richness to Bedard’s plot as it wends its way through paranormal threats to ever deepening questions about where poems come from. Dreamy, surprising and full of affection for books and what they contain.
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Annie Tupek | 4 Jan 2012
I could not put this book down. The plot moves quickly, and there’s a bit of a love interest but nothing inappropriate for teens and pre-teens.
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