The Secret Chord
de Brooks, Geraldine
Reseñas
¡Reseña este libro y entrarás en un sorteo para ganar $50!
El Oct 19, 2015, CloggieDownunder dijo
“And there is one chord, one perfect assembly of notes that no other hand can play. The sound of it – pure, rinsing sound, void so that your spirit seems to rush in to fill the space between the notes” The Secret Chord is the fifth novel by Pulitzer prize-winning Australian author, Geraldine Brooks. David, son of Yishai (Jesse) the Beit Lehemite (Bethlehemite): a shepherd boy, a warrior, an accomplished harpist with a beautiful voice, a composer of psalms, a husband, father, lover, and second King of the United Kingdom of Israel; the significant events in the life of this charismatic figure from the 10th century BCE are related by Natan (Nathan), prophet and part of David’s retinue from the tender age of ten, whose perspective is that of one both present and prescient. Natan says: “I have set it all down, first and last, the light and the dark. Because of my work, he will live. And not just as a legend lives, a safe tale for the fireside, fit for the ears of the young. Nothing about him ever was safe. Because of me, he will live in death as he did in life: a man who dwelt in the searing glance of the divine, but who sweated and stank, rutted without restraint, butchered the innocent, betrayed those most loyal to him. Who loved hugely, and was kind; who listened to brutal truth and honored the truth teller; who flayed himself for his wrongdoing; who built a nation, made music that pleased heaven, and left poems in our mouths that will be spoken by people yet unborn”. He also tells us “They knew his flaws. Indeed, I think they loved him all the more because he was flawed, as they were, and did not hide his passionate, blemished nature” The subject matter that Brooks selects for her novels may well be one which a reader would not normally choose, but with this author, the reader is, nonetheless, rewarded with an eminently readable story. Brooks is skilled at making a historical subject come to life by telling the story from the perspective of one closely involved in events, and this book is no exception: all those battles, all that slaying, all the lay withs and begats that cause the eyes to glaze over when read in their original form are made into a riveting read. (For readers who have forgotten their bible stories [or never read them], Wikipedia is a great quick reference on David’s life.) The small details of everyday life, the biblical–sounding language and archaic spelling of character names give the text an authentic feel. And as always, the depth of research that Brooks has done on her topic is apparent in every paragraph. Her descriptive prose is often truly beautiful: “It was as if the harp were a loom, the notes he drew from it a bright thread forming a glorious pattern….his large strong hands could draw forth a breadth of sound that one did not generally associate with the gentle harp. He could make it speak with a thousand voices, soft or stormy” and “His face – his beautiful face – was sunken and scored with lines, the hollows beneath his cheekbones scooped out as if a sculptor had driven his thumbs too deeply into the clay” are two examples. Passages like “It was the kind of thing that corrodes, like a drop of lye fallen upon linen. You don’t see the effect at first, but in time the fibers weaken and fray, a hole widens, and the garment is spoiled. Only if the drop is washed away directly can the damage be gainsaid” and “… the timbre of David’s voice was a thing apart. It had the tingling urgency of the shofar, and yet was not shrill. It could engender awe, as a high wind howling dangerously through mighty branches, or bring delight, as an unexpected trill of sweet birdsong” make this work of historical fiction a joy to read. Once again, Brooks does not disappoint. With thanks to TheReadingRoom and Hachette Australia for this copy to read and review
Ejemplares disponibles
Más fotos
The Secret Chord: A Novel
de Geraldine Brooks
- Estado
- As New
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- As New
- Edición
- First
- Published
- 2015-10
- Encuadernación
- As New
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Camarillo, California, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 18.68
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Signed, First Edition, Mint Condition/Collectible
Book appears to be untouched/unread. Binding is tight.
Dust Jacket in mint condition and protected in Mylar.
Signed by the author, Geraldine Brooks, on the title page.
First Edition print.
"A page turner. . .Brooks is a master at bringing the past alive. . .in her skillful hands the issues of the past echo our own deepest concerns: love… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 18.68
The Secret Chord
de BROOKS, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Littleton, Colorado, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 14.48
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2015. Hardcover. 0670025771 . A first printing (of the US edition) of a novel by Geraldine Brooks, in which King David plays a major part. With maps of Egypt and the Holy Land to endpapers. --- In brown paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Dust jacket with… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 14.48
THE SECRET CHORD
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- As New
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- As New Dust Jacket.
- Edición
- First Edition. First Printing.
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 51.36
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
New York City, NY: Viking Press, 2015. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. As New/As New Dust Jacket.. New York City, NY: Viking Press, 2015. Hardcover. As New/As New. First Edition/First Printing. 302 pages. The author's fifth novel. Now considered a contemporary classic. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions.… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 51.36
Más fotos
The Secret Chord
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition, First Printing
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 18.68
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
New York: Viking Press, 2015. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 302p, 8vo. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Signed by Brooks on the title page.
Precio
EUR 18.68
Más fotos
The Secret Chord
de Geraldine Brooks
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First
- Published
- 2015
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AUS
- Precio
-
EUR 46.54
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
The Australian first edition and for many the "true" first for this Australian writer who now lives in the USA. This copy is in Fine/Fine condition and signed by Geraldine with her flamboyant looping signature to the title page. Precio
EUR 46.54
The Secret Chord [Signed By Author]
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Near Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Near Fine
- Edición
- 1st
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 23.35
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
NY: Viking, 2015. 1st printing; dj w/unclipped price in mylar;302 clean, unmarked pages. Signed By Author. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by maps on end Papers. 8 Vo. Precio
EUR 23.35
THE SECRET CHORD (signed w/ AUP )
de Brooks , Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Very Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Very Fine
- Edición
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Buffalo, New York, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 116.74
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
New York: Viking, 2015. Book. Very Fine. Hardcover. Author Presentation. 1st Edition. 1st. Edition , 1st. Printing 2015 , Hardcover in the dust jacket , 320 page book . This is a signed and dated copy by Geraldine Brooks book . Also included is a signed Advance Uncorrected Proof copy also signed ( a true first edition ) . Condition… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 116.74
The Secret Chord
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- No Jacket
- Edición
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9781408705933
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Liphook, Hampshire, GBR
- Precio
-
EUR 7.13
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Little, Brown, 2015. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. This first edition,second printing is in very good condition. Internally close to near fine.
Precio
EUR 7.13
THE SECRET CHORD: THE UNCORRECTED PROOF
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- No Dust Jacket, As Issued.
- Edición
- First Edition. First Printing.
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Softcover
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 30.82
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
New York City, NY: Viking Press, 2015. First Edition. First Printing.. Softcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket, As Issued.. New York City, NY: Viking Press, 2015. Softcover. Fine/None, As Issued. First Edition/First Printing. 302 pages. The author's fifth novel. Now considered a contemporary classic. Uncorrected Proof. Precedes and should not be confused with the regular trade edition. Published in… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 30.82
The Secret Chord: A Novel
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Used-Very Good
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- 2015-10-06
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Severna Park, Maryland, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 3.27
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Viking, Penguin Randam House LLC, 2015-10-06. First Edition. Hardcover. Used-Very Good. 6.25 x 0.99 x 9.27 inches. pp320; Hardcopy with paper dust jacket in excellent condition; Clean pages; No Edgewear; No Bends/Creases; brown board with gold title on spine Precio
EUR 3.27
The Secret Chord
de Geraldine Brooks
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 5.66
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2015. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Precio
EUR 5.66
The Secret Chord: A Novel
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Like New
- Published
- 10/6/2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Boonsboro, Maryland, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 16.93
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Viking, 10/6/2015. Hardcover. Like New. First printing. Signed by author on title page. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Sticker to fep. Clean, unmarked pages. Ships daily. Precio
EUR 16.93
The Secret Chord
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- (2015)
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Deep River, Connecticut, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 14.01
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
New York: Viking, (2015). First Edition. First Printing Near fine in brown paper covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine. an octavo of 9 by 5 7/8 inches with upper 1/16 inch of the front, rear board and spine sun faded with what may be a very small, red remainder dot on the lower edge of… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 14.01
The Secret Chord: A Novel
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- UsedAcceptable
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Interlochen, Michigan, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 5.87
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
UsedAcceptable. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 5.87
The Secret Chord
de Geraldine Brooks
- Estado
- Usado - Good
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 5.63
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2015. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 5.63
The Secret Chord
de Geraldine Brooks
- Estado
- Usado - Good
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 5.66
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2015. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust… Saber más sobre este artículo Precio
EUR 5.66
The Secret Chord: A Novel
de Geraldine Brooks
- Estado
- Usado - Very Good+
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Very Good+
- Edición
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- October 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Syracuse, New York, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 4.67
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Viking, October 2015. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8.90 X 6.20 X 1.10 inches Precio
EUR 4.67
The Secret Chord
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Very good
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- very good
- Edición
- Cloth/dust jacket Octavo
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781408704516
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Paris, FRA
- Precio
-
EUR 16.00
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
London: Little Brown & Co, 2015. Cloth/dust jacket Octavo. Hardcover. Very good/very good. burgundy papered boards, gilt lettering, dust jacket unclipped, 302 pp, first edition.
Precio
EUR 16.00
Más fotos
The Secret Chord
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Fine
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Edición
- First Edition
- Published
- 2015-10-06
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 18.68
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Viking, 2015-10-06. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. New York: Viking, 2015. Hardcover. First edition, first printing. Fine in like dust jacket. Precio
EUR 18.68
The Secret Chord
de Brooks, Geraldine
- Estado
- Usado - Good
- Published
- 2015
- Encuadernación
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780670025770
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Librería
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Precio
-
EUR 5.67
Mostrar detalles
Descripción:
Viking, 2015. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Precio
EUR 5.67