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"Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds" (De Wever van Kansen) geschreven door de Engelse-Nederlandse auteur Louise Blackwick, is een epische fantasyroman die zowel vermakelijk als diepgaand is.

Het boek behandelt complexe thema's, zoals de dood en de vergetelheid, op een manier die de lezer dwingt om na te denken over existentiële vragen. Hoewel ik wist dat de auteur groot is in onze... Show more...

"Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds" (De Wever van Kansen) geschreven door de Engelse-Nederlandse auteur Louise Blackwick, is een epische fantasyroman die zowel vermakelijk als diepgaand is.

Het boek behandelt complexe thema's, zoals de dood en de vergetelheid, op een manier die de lezer dwingt om na te denken over existentiële vragen. Hoewel ik wist dat de auteur groot is in onze regio, zowel in Nederland als België, was ik aangenaam verrast door de volwassenheid van dit boek en de ongelooflijke kwaliteit van het schrijven.

De magie in "Vivian Amberville" is niet zomaar een ornament, maar een integraal onderdeel van het verhaal dat de wereld tot leven brengt. Blackwick heeft een uniek en goed doordacht magiesysteem gecreëerd dat niet alleen fascinerend is, maar ook bijdraagt aan de diepgang van de plot en de ontwikkeling van de personages.

Elk detail is zorgvuldig uitgewerkt, waardoor de lezer volledig wordt ondergedompeld in de realiteit van Vivian's wereld. De personages zijn evenredig indrukwekkend. Vivian zelf is een complexe heldin die moet navigeren door de uitdagingen en verantwoordelijkheden die haar zijn opgelegd. De interacties tussen de personages zijn rijk aan emotie en ontwikkeling, wat het verhaal nog meeslepender maakt. De relaties zijn authentiek en de dynamiek tussen de personages onthult de vele facetten van de menselijke ervaring.

Wat betreft de plot, deze is boeiend en vol verrassingen. Blackwick weet de lezer op het puntje van zijn stoel te houden met onverwachte wendingen en een zorgvuldig opgebouwde spanning. De thema's van het verhaal zijn zowel tijdloos als relevant, en de manier waarop ze worden gepresenteerd, daagt de lezer uit om dieper na te denken over hun eigen leven en de wereld om hen heen. Met het oog op de toekomst kan ik niet wachten op het vervolg, "Vivian Amberville - The Book of Chaos (Het Boek van Chaos)" dat later dit jaar uitkomt.

De verwachtingen zijn hoog, en ik ben ervan overtuigd dat Blackwick opnieuw zal schitteren met haar meesterlijke vertelkunst. Voor iedereen die van epische fantasy houdt en zich graag laat meeslepen in een wereld vol magie, avontuur en diepere vragen over het leven, is "Vivian Amberville - De Wever van Kansen" absoluut een must-read.

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Dit boek heb ik opgehaald bij de bibliotheek van Apeldoorn. Het onderwerp 'mensen die invloedsdraden verweven in het weefsel van de werkelijkheid' wekte echt mijn interesse. Ik werd niet teleurgesteld. Vivian Amberville zit vol mysterie en (duistere) magie, en ik heb het in twee dagen verslonden!

Ik hoorde dat schrijfster Louise Blackwick uit de buurt komt, dus ik heb de rest van haar... Show more...

Dit boek heb ik opgehaald bij de bibliotheek van Apeldoorn. Het onderwerp 'mensen die invloedsdraden verweven in het weefsel van de werkelijkheid' wekte echt mijn interesse. Ik werd niet teleurgesteld. Vivian Amberville zit vol mysterie en (duistere) magie, en ik heb het in twee dagen verslonden!

Ik hoorde dat schrijfster Louise Blackwick uit de buurt komt, dus ik heb de rest van haar boeken geprobeerd. Ik heb er tot nu toe zeven gelezen en ik kan je vertellen dat ALLE boeken van deze auteur geweldig zijn. Verhalen met een ziel. Ik ben officieel een Louise Blackwick-fan!

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"The multiverse has selected its champions – had selected you – and yet under the blazing suns, here we stand: self-seeking and imperfect, lacking in wisdom, lacking in courage, afraid of death and of pain; afraid of our choices and the consequences they bring—’ her eyes had fixed on Vivian as she said this, ‘—and you ask yourselves: if only I could be that one person that makes it all... Show more...

"The multiverse has selected its champions – had selected you – and yet under the blazing suns, here we stand: self-seeking and imperfect, lacking in wisdom, lacking in courage, afraid of death and of pain; afraid of our choices and the consequences they bring—’ her eyes had fixed on Vivian as she said this, ‘—and you ask yourselves: if only I could be that one person that makes it all better; that stops the degrading of worldly values. If only I could be that brave person that brings out the good in the bad."

Most underrated fantasy epic debut I've read in a while. But don't take my word for it. Just go ahead and read it.

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Unique selling points for “The Weaver of Odds”:

- A grand and epic fantasy I found remarkably good and immersive

- Cool stuff, such as competing against alternate versions of yourself from parallel realities.

- The main character has a pretty unique ability, to control odds and circumstances

- The magic system was based on imaginationShow more...

Unique selling points for “The Weaver of Odds”:

- A grand and epic fantasy I found remarkably good and immersive

- Cool stuff, such as competing against alternate versions of yourself from parallel realities.

- The main character has a pretty unique ability, to control odds and circumstances

- The magic system was based on imagination

- There were elements in this novel that truly and utterly wowed me

Strong spots in the story:

- Huge open world and lovely, enchanting characters

- Good use of themes and story beats

- The main cast of characters were well-rounded and jumped off the page

- A very quotable story, with lots of little snippets of “philosophy”

- Lots of darkness but also lots of wholesomeness

Weak spots in the story:

- I could tell this was the author’s first full length novel. There were a few small details that felt superfluous.

- Some scenes felt a bit too dark and brutal for what you can expect from a Young Adult novel. Could be a strength, depending on what you’re looking for

- Pacing can be a bit off in the first half of the novel. It really gets going fast in the second half.

- The illiterate Martha Burlington, the lady running the orphanage/ Children Shelter/ Ala Spuria shelter for strays, was a bit of a one-dimensional character. I understand this is a dystopian world, destroyed by water, but sometimes she was cruel and sadistic to kids for no real reason.

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In anticipation for the next book, I started reading The Weaver of Odds. Boy oh boy, hat a treat! Why didn't anyone tell me about this formidable story? I noticed Vivian Amberville has a seriously underrated fantasy universe. Lots and lots of things going on. I'm so glad I read this, because the next book promises to have 16 subplots next to the main story, whereas this book only had 2 or 3.
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In anticipation for the next book, I started reading The Weaver of Odds. Boy oh boy, hat a treat! Why didn't anyone tell me about this formidable story? I noticed Vivian Amberville has a seriously underrated fantasy universe. Lots and lots of things going on. I'm so glad I read this, because the next book promises to have 16 subplots next to the main story, whereas this book only had 2 or 3.

In that sense, it's going to be more like a really complex Harry Potter than a straightforward fantasy story and I'm all ready for it! I just wish more people knew about this amazing book series. It's one of the most unique ones I've read!

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Great opening title for the Vivian Amberville series. The characters and the world-building are compelling and I enjoyed the journey overall. I am probably in a minority here, but I think The Weaver of Odds is not the author's best work. I think Blackwick got a lot closer to writing a "perfect book" with 5 Stars, the neon sci-fi book she recently published.

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Great opening title for the Vivian Amberville series. The characters and the world-building are compelling and I enjoyed the journey overall. I am probably in a minority here, but I think The Weaver of Odds is not the author's best work. I think Blackwick got a lot closer to writing a "perfect book" with 5 Stars, the neon sci-fi book she recently published.

Overall great fantasy story, but 5 Stars is the author's infinitely better book in every way. I'd rate that one a solid 10/10, whereas this only only about a 6.5/10.

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What an amazing and unique magic system. How did I not know of this book before? The story took a while for me to develop, but once it did, holy guacamole! It was like entering a whole new world of majestic creatures and characters!

It was like Harry Potter all over again, only more dark, gritty and mystical.

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What an amazing and unique magic system. How did I not know of this book before? The story took a while for me to develop, but once it did, holy guacamole! It was like entering a whole new world of majestic creatures and characters!

It was like Harry Potter all over again, only more dark, gritty and mystical.

If you're a fantasy fan and you haven't read "The Weaver of Odds" yet, what are you doing? Go buy it right now and read it! You still have time before the sequel comes out!

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I just finished reading Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of odds and goddamn, what a story! I was pleased there was going to be sequel coming out this week because I can't stop thinking about this story. I really want to read all about Vivian's attendance at the School of Thought and how Weaving (which is a spectacular magic system that mixes philosophy with the craft of weaving) actually works and how... Show more...

I just finished reading Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of odds and goddamn, what a story! I was pleased there was going to be sequel coming out this week because I can't stop thinking about this story. I really want to read all about Vivian's attendance at the School of Thought and how Weaving (which is a spectacular magic system that mixes philosophy with the craft of weaving) actually works and how the story plays out later. I'm hooked to this fantasy world and can't wait to know how it plays out further.

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In the age of social justice cancel culture, remake of a remake and drying up artforms comes a story of a young girl whose imagination can very literally "reshape the fabric of reality." Vivian Amberville is storytelling originality in its most pure, bringing us into a dark and hopeless world where the only weapon against the speading of chaos is one girl's ability to "imagine better circumstances".... Show more...

In the age of social justice cancel culture, remake of a remake and drying up artforms comes a story of a young girl whose imagination can very literally "reshape the fabric of reality." Vivian Amberville is storytelling originality in its most pure, bringing us into a dark and hopeless world where the only weapon against the speading of chaos is one girl's ability to "imagine better circumstances". As a high art critic, believe me when I say I didn't think a story like this will ever be told in my lifetime. And yet it did, and thank goodness it did not go unnoticed. It also doesn't hurt that Louise Blackwick has climbed from the slums of anonimity to a staggering net worth of over 9 million euro, and that only includes her most recent work. Whatever Vivian Amberville is, the world needs more of it.

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I'm so so happy to have discovered the Vivian Amberville series. What a journey! Mysterious people who weave into the fabric of reality, controlling the destiny, history and fate of ALL sentient creatures. A girl who was meant to die, who was allowed to live. Original new creatures, a vast fantasy world all rooted in realism. Magical, absolutely magical journey. What does this book NOT have? And why... Show more...

I'm so so happy to have discovered the Vivian Amberville series. What a journey! Mysterious people who weave into the fabric of reality, controlling the destiny, history and fate of ALL sentient creatures. A girl who was meant to die, who was allowed to live. Original new creatures, a vast fantasy world all rooted in realism. Magical, absolutely magical journey. What does this book NOT have? And why didn't I know about it until now? Damn, it deserves a much much bigger audience. A true hidden gem of the science-fiction and fantasy genre!

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I just ordered myself a paperback copy of Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds. Started reading it in my lunch break at work, and holy hell, I'm loving the story so far. It distantly reminds me of two old games I played called "The Longest Journey", and "Loom", only that the story takes the best of both and reshapes it into a fantastic new way.

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I just ordered myself a paperback copy of Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds. Started reading it in my lunch break at work, and holy hell, I'm loving the story so far. It distantly reminds me of two old games I played called "The Longest Journey", and "Loom", only that the story takes the best of both and reshapes it into a fantastic new way.

I really REALLY love the idea of a magic system based on "imagination", where manifested thoughts are at the center of it all (Vivian's knife is "thought made flesh", her sidekick is a personification of a child's imagination in his ability to become anything). I also really love the psychedelic and jungian aspects of the story. It makes for a very layered read.

I'm only about 2/3 into reading TWoO, and judging by most reviews around here, the best is yet to come. I also disagree with the book being "slow-paced" in the first few chapters of the book, when literally a shit ton of stuff ins happening page by page. Hello? Are we even reading the same book now? beside, it's an epic, grand scale read. Harry Potter had the castle and Diagon Alley in the Wizarding world. Vivian Amberville has both Existence and Non-Existence. It's called world-building people! /endofrant

Anyway, read it for yourself. Vivian Amberville deserves to be up there with A Song of Ice and Fire, Harry Potter, LOTR, and the rest of grand epics.

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I was on a reddit forum, discussing with a Jordan B. Peterson fan about Jungian-influenced literature and he recommended me to read Louise Blackwick. I naturally started with her most popular work, the fantasy novel (The Weaver of Odds), but then proceeded to read the body of her work in its entirety. My review includes not just the Vivian Amberville saga but Louise Blackwick's novellas, short-stories... Show more...

I was on a reddit forum, discussing with a Jordan B. Peterson fan about Jungian-influenced literature and he recommended me to read Louise Blackwick. I naturally started with her most popular work, the fantasy novel (The Weaver of Odds), but then proceeded to read the body of her work in its entirety. My review includes not just the Vivian Amberville saga but Louise Blackwick's novellas, short-stories and micro-fictions, thus her full body of work.

When I read Blackwick was a pupil and admirer of Carl Jung's writing, I thought it was just a tag she used to label her writing. But, I can assure you, that label is completely and utterly merited. Whether you are talking about the psychedelic novella "The Underworld Rhapsody" or the deeply philosophical and existential short-story "Jump into the Abyss!", Louise Blackwick's writing punctuates Jungian concepts in a sophisticated and meaningful way that I have not yet seen in past or present literatures. The somewhat David-Lynch-esque novella "Reprobates" becomes a perfect study of memory and consciousness, just as much as "Jump into the Abyss!" is a study of death, decay and our fear of the unknown. "The Underworld Rhapsody", perhaps Blackwick's most Jungian piece, is a study of human individuation, free will and consciousness as it would present in an altered state. The novella is written concentrically, with every layer peeling back to reveal more layers of consciousness - and with it, more layers of meaning underneath. This reminded me of Jordan Peterson's earlier lectures, particularly the ideas he presents in "maps of meaning", but the way Blackwick executes them in fiction elevates them to new heights. (e.g. in Vivian Amberville, Vivian essentially travels to a parallel reality called the Non-Existence, a place of fantasy and imagination, but also a metaphor for the collective unconscious. Vivian's side-kick, the shape-shifting, reality-tunneling "Hole-in-the-Wall" must be the most clever iteration of the Jungian Archetype of The Innocent I have ever encountered in a work of epic fiction, since children can essentially use their imagination to become anything and insert themselves into any " hole-in-the-world"). It is simply a magnificent work of genius, and Louise Blackwick sadly doesn't get enough international mainstream recognition for it. At least, not yet.

To that effect, I cannot stress enough how very deeply layers and important Louise Blackwick's stories are. If my review doesn't convince you of it, by all means be critical and take a look for yourself. Blackwick's work is structured in such a layered way that her writing reads simply enough to the perusing mind, and at the same time, seems not devoid of magnificent complexity under critical scrutiny.

In short, Louise Blackwick is what Jordan B. Peterson would have written if he hadn't taken the path of becoming a clinical psychologist, and Blackwick is the Jordan B. Peterson of English literature (despite her being originally Dutch).

I so very wish I could see a conversation between these two someday. That would be a sight to behold.

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Although quite young intellectual and artist, Louise Blackwick is perhaps one of the first genuine artists to incorporate classic literature and philosophical thought into accessible storytelling. Vivian Amberville, and her books in general, are a return to classic, heroic English prose; a revisit of transcendental literature - deeply-archetypal and intrinsically invaluable. Much like Milton's Paradise... Show more...

Although quite young intellectual and artist, Louise Blackwick is perhaps one of the first genuine artists to incorporate classic literature and philosophical thought into accessible storytelling. Vivian Amberville, and her books in general, are a return to classic, heroic English prose; a revisit of transcendental literature - deeply-archetypal and intrinsically invaluable. Much like Milton's Paradise Lost, her stories aim to enrich the reader while giving them an epic, metaphysical experience.

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This is the first time I've been impressed with a new author and a new release.

A very original idea to combine epic fiction with philosophy. I honestly cannot compare this work with anything else. It outruns Matrix by a mile! It is a colourful double universe, science fiction and fantasy all in one with a cast of characters you will fall in love with (or despise) right away.
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This is the first time I've been impressed with a new author and a new release.

A very original idea to combine epic fiction with philosophy. I honestly cannot compare this work with anything else. It outruns Matrix by a mile! It is a colourful double universe, science fiction and fantasy all in one with a cast of characters you will fall in love with (or despise) right away.

The author even created fictional languages to make the world more believable and boy, it really shows! The Artisan and Kaap the Hole in the Wall are my absolute favourite characters ever!

The settings are surreal like the dream construct of Inception, fantastical yet realistic and a mix of quirky and whimsical with dark and dramatic. The plot reflects that too. It is very fast paced and contains many memorable and inspiring scenes.

I hope this book becomes a classic like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. It surely has all the markings of a classic!

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Long-form fantasy book, has a certain appeal to it so I get why it's famous, but it also had things I personally disliked. Will start with the cons:

Cons:
- book takes a long time to "get going". while it was fast-paced, the story only started to get more epic in end of part2 and part 3 throughout.
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Long-form fantasy book, has a certain appeal to it so I get why it's famous, but it also had things I personally disliked. Will start with the cons:

Cons:
- book takes a long time to "get going". while it was fast-paced, the story only started to get more epic in end of part2 and part 3 throughout.
- characters are well-developed but nothing special. don't get me wrong, there are some memorable characters like the Hole-in-the-Wall, the Artisan, the Gold Mask Man (villain), Acciper, even some side-characters, but the main character, who is a teenager, kinda pissed me off. I mean, I get that she suffers from an anxiety disorder, but it kinda pissed me off she was not the "conventional hero" and that her powers come from her grief and suffering. yeah, somewhat cliche.
- I know this was under the genre of "philosophical fantasy" but sometimes I found the language too difficult. If you're a native speaker, it will be a breeze, but if you're like me, you'll struggle with some words.

pros: - good story, bordering on great
- fully original fantasy world(s), weaponry and magic system (all based on imagination)
- symbolism, imagery and overall pacing are on point
- it has some pretty memorable moments that make its "cult following" status warranted
- stays in your head. you'll think about the story long after it's gone.
- well-written interwoven plots and storylines
- although part of a series, the first book could be a standalone. it wraps a lot of things up and leaves just enough for future installments
- the themes and philosophical ideas invite deep thinking. sometimes a second or third reading is required to find all the clues.
- cool style: fluctuates from funny to dark to tragic with the snap of the fingers
- slow buildup to an epic grand finale ending (takes a while to get going, but the ending it epic. see the cons)

3/5 recommended, but although the author herself is a linguist and you'll see a lot of made-up languages in this, she's no Tolkien fer sure.

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Welcome to the Weaver of Odds, the story that converted Vivian Amberville from a small indie-brand to a hyped phenomenon. Is it good? definitely. Is it better than the second coming of jesus, as some of the neckbeards around here claim to be - no. Is it an memorable and original epic piece of literature that is currently in danger of being killed by massive overhype? yes it it. Careful readers, if... Show more...

Welcome to the Weaver of Odds, the story that converted Vivian Amberville from a small indie-brand to a hyped phenomenon. Is it good? definitely. Is it better than the second coming of jesus, as some of the neckbeards around here claim to be - no. Is it an memorable and original epic piece of literature that is currently in danger of being killed by massive overhype? yes it it. Careful readers, if you overhype this any more, Blackwick is going to delay book 2 and 3 ANOTHER YEAR, depite the fact that they've both been finished for months now. It's bloody good literature, but please please curb your enthusiasm or we won't get anymore.

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I'm going to keep this brief since there isn't much to say that hasn't already been said. *clears throat*

I think the reason I waited so long to read this book and begin this series is because I just couldn't imagine myself enjoying reading about a thirteen-year-old girl and her adventures beyond the fabric of reality. I thought it would be too juvenile for my taste. I was so wrong.Show more...

I'm going to keep this brief since there isn't much to say that hasn't already been said. *clears throat*

I think the reason I waited so long to read this book and begin this series is because I just couldn't imagine myself enjoying reading about a thirteen-year-old girl and her adventures beyond the fabric of reality. I thought it would be too juvenile for my taste. I was so wrong.

I can honestly say that I loved every minute of this. It's a spectacular little romp with funny, courageous, and endearing characters that you can't help but love.

It has a living, talking Hole-in-the-Wall creature, singing Weavers who manipulate the fabric of reality, a knife made out of crystallized thought, a Dungeons & Dragons type die that can roll any number (actually, that's Vivian Amberville's main power), a master Healer who can perform Blood Weaving, whispering roses, ogroid creatures running a mine, Pelsinn mounts, the Alarian race, the Vanara race. . . and probably much more that I'm forgetting.

And then there's the lead characters: Patricia Kate, the young orphan who teaches Vivian the meaning of hope; Lucian Blossom, the conflicted young journalist who falls in love with a library; and then there's Vivian Amberville, of course, the girl who can think things true and who can alter the odds of any event. Vivian is kind to those that deserve it, but suffers from fear (anxiety disorder) although she can be fearless when her friends are at risk. She is hard working and passionate about healing people, while under the tutelage of Lady Saah. She is, however, suffering from a broken past and deeply struggles to balance her two identities: human and Alarian. What's not to love?

A soulful story that is surprisingly dark and layered for the fantasy genre. It reminds me vaguely of Terry Pratchett's "Tiffany Aching" series, but taken 10 notes of epic higher.
Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds is indeed something you need to experience with your own eyes.

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I purchased this story for my nieces and they became obsessed with Vivian's world. I asked Stephanie (she's 16) why she read "The Weaver of Odds" over 5 times and she said there was something about the way the author talked about the power of our imagination that made her want to "commit" these ideas to her memory. Something about it inspired her to do better and school and used her imagination more... Show more...

I purchased this story for my nieces and they became obsessed with Vivian's world. I asked Stephanie (she's 16) why she read "The Weaver of Odds" over 5 times and she said there was something about the way the author talked about the power of our imagination that made her want to "commit" these ideas to her memory. Something about it inspired her to do better and school and used her imagination more and more in everything she does. She calls it "Weaving Threads of influence into the fabric of reality", and I only realized that's what Vivian Amberville calls it - and implicitly the author - when I picked up the book and read it myself in one sitting. Really powerful and inspiring fantasy novel. Great balance between light and darkness, between courage and despair. Highly recommend, especially to younger or teenage readers. Heck, I even purchased a second copy for myself.

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As you can see in the title, I'm a member and fellow book reader of the Toronto fantasy bookclub. In our little fanclub, we hold Louise Blackwick's Vivian Amberville as something altogether original and special. You may already know from many reviews that Louise Blackwick is a pupil of Carl Jung and that her books deal with complex jungian themes, imagery and archetypes. This unusual "style" has consecrated... Show more...

As you can see in the title, I'm a member and fellow book reader of the Toronto fantasy bookclub. In our little fanclub, we hold Louise Blackwick's Vivian Amberville as something altogether original and special. You may already know from many reviews that Louise Blackwick is a pupil of Carl Jung and that her books deal with complex jungian themes, imagery and archetypes. This unusual "style" has consecrated Blackwick as an international author (she is originally from the Netherlands) around the same time a canadian household name - Jordan Peterson - a clinical psychologist with tenure has started popularizing Jungian ideas, making them more accessible to the youth. With Peterson and Blackwick emerged around the same time, through different mediums, I personally feel their work has indirectly helped millions of young people and continues to help them still. Still, unbeknown to either of them (Blackwick and Peterson are yet to meet), their common denominator remains the exploration of Jungian ideas. Shadow- work, synchronicity, individuation, archetypes, and many, many more sacred and profane ideas can be found in their work, which is what has drawn me to them.

Blackwick's Vivian Amberville series is an exploration of the subconscious, through layers of easy-to-digest metaphor and clever fiction. In this fictitious world, we are thrown in a seemingly wondrous universe where "history can be rewritten", "any event can be altered" and "thoughts can alter the substance of reality". But just like imagination is both a force of creation and of destruction alike, Blackwick's world is one of Chaos, or should I say order within chaos and chaos within order. Vivian's Young Adult journey is one of individuation, but unlike the typical hero's journey, she carries within her the Dark behind the eyes, the Chaos of reality and the Shadow of the human soul. This "tainting by evil" grants her powers above her peers (she is a Chaos Weaver), yet it also offers warning about corruption and how easily it is to be engulfed by the jungian shadow. The other characters thus become a study of archetype, if always inversed (the nurturing mother vs. the devouring mother - the Mother of Nations, the Wise Old man vs. the corrupt and crooked conniver etc.), and since Blackwick is also big on alchemy, the characters also designate the stages of alchemical transmutation.

In other words, expect a Harry Potter level of epic writing, but with deeply-ingrained and immensely clever jungian ideals that transcend the boundaries of fiction and find roots into the collective unconscious of all.

If you're a fan of Peterson as I am, you need to read Louise Blackwick - especially her other stories which are not YA and go that extra mileage in jungian psychology - THE UNDERWORLD RHAPSODY, REPROBATES and JUMP INTO THE ABYSS!. If you're not familiar with jungian archetypes, pick up VIVIAN AMBERVILLE - THE WEAVER OF ODDS or soon enough VIVIAN AMBERVILLE - THE BOOK OF CHAOS and you will be gripped by a story so original, clever, epic and inspiring, it deserves to live for all time on the shelves of literary history.

Seriously, buy this book on paperback. You will be enriched by the experience!

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As you can see in the title, I'm a member and fellow book reader of the Toronto fantasy bookclub. In our little fanclub, we hold Louise Blackwick's Vivian Amberville as something altogether original and special. You may already know from many reviews that Louise Blackwick is a pupil of Carl Jung and that her books deal with complex jungian themes, imagery and archetypes. This unusual "style" has consecrated... Show more...

As you can see in the title, I'm a member and fellow book reader of the Toronto fantasy bookclub. In our little fanclub, we hold Louise Blackwick's Vivian Amberville as something altogether original and special. You may already know from many reviews that Louise Blackwick is a pupil of Carl Jung and that her books deal with complex jungian themes, imagery and archetypes. This unusual "style" has consecrated Blackwick as an international author (she is originally from the Netherlands) around the same time a canadian household name - Jordan Peterson - a clinical psychologist with tenure has started popularizing Jungian ideas, making them more accessible to the youth. With Peterson and Blackwick emerged around the same time, through different mediums, I personally feel their work has indirectly helped millions of young people and continues to help them still. Still, unbeknown to either of them (Blackwick and Peterson are yet to meet), their common denominator remains the exploration of Jungian ideas. Shadow- work, synchronicity, individuation, archetypes, and many, many more sacred and profane ideas can be found in their work, which is what has drawn me to them.

Blackwick's Vivian Amberville series is an exploration of the subconscious, through layers of easy-to-digest metaphor and clever fiction. In this fictitious world, we are thrown in a seemingly wondrous universe where "history can be rewritten", "any event can be altered" and "thoughts can alter the substance of reality". But just like imagination is both a force of creation and of destruction alike, Blackwick's world is one of Chaos, or should I say order within chaos and chaos within order. Vivian's Young Adult journey is one of individuation, but unlike the typical hero's journey, she carries within her the Dark behind the eyes, the Chaos of reality and the Shadow of the human soul. This "tainting by evil" grants her powers above her peers (she is a Chaos Weaver), yet it also offers warning about corruption and how easily it is to be engulfed by the jungian shadow. The other characters thus become a study of archetype, if always inversed (the nurturing mother vs. the devouring mother - the Mother of Nations, the Wise Old man vs. the corrupt and crooked conniver etc.), and since Blackwick is also big on alchemy, the characters also designate the stages of alchemical transmutation.

In other words, expect a Harry Potter level of epic writing, but with deeply-ingrained and immensely clever jungian ideals that transcend the boundaries of fiction and find roots into the collective unconscious of all.

If you're a fan of Peterson as I am, you need to read Louise Blackwick - especially her other stories which are not YA and go that extra mileage in jungian psychology - THE UNDERWORLD RHAPSODY, REPROBATES and JUMP INTO THE ABYSS!. If you're not familiar with jungian archetypes, pick up VIVIAN AMBERVILLE - THE WEAVER OF ODDS or soon enough VIVIAN AMBERVILLE - THE BOOK OF CHAOS and you will be gripped by a story so original, clever, epic and inspiring, it deserves to live for all time on the shelves of literary history.

Seriously, buy this book on paperback. You will be enriched by the experience!

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Well, if you came looking for a vast fantasy world of epic proportions populated by morally-grey characters, look no further. Vivian Amberville is what Harry Potter would have become if it were written by H.P. Lovecraft and George R.R. Martin. Honestly bro, so much has been said about it already. Don't believe me, just go ahead and read it for yourself. And give Louise Blackwick's other stories a chance... Show more...

Well, if you came looking for a vast fantasy world of epic proportions populated by morally-grey characters, look no further. Vivian Amberville is what Harry Potter would have become if it were written by H.P. Lovecraft and George R.R. Martin. Honestly bro, so much has been said about it already. Don't believe me, just go ahead and read it for yourself. And give Louise Blackwick's other stories a chance too. Woman's a national treasure.

In short, came here looking for palladium but I found gold

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Let me dream.

I'm reading for the first time this book to my 8 year-old daughter, but for me (38 years old) it's the third time I read "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds". Everyone should read this book, if only to realize why the phenomenon "Vivian Amberville" has spread so far and so wide. With an essential and enjoyable style, Louise Blackwick catapults the reader into a double... Show more...

Let me dream.

I'm reading for the first time this book to my 8 year-old daughter, but for me (38 years old) it's the third time I read "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds". Everyone should read this book, if only to realize why the phenomenon "Vivian Amberville" has spread so far and so wide. With an essential and enjoyable style, Louise Blackwick catapults the reader into a double dystopian world, one not very unlike our own, and another, more grandiose setting populated by people who can Weave Threads of influence into the very fabric of reality (Weavers). A world where even the most complicated topics, such as identity, purpose or death, are treated with delicate gentleness.

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I read this book a couple of years ago and, for some unknown reason, never continued on. It was just as wonderfully magical as I remembered, a breath of fresh air during what is usually a stressful time of year for me (2017). I have yet to find a story that feels so pure and childlike that appeals to such a broad range of people. There’s something for everyone here; whether you are 10 or 100, Vivian... Show more...

I read this book a couple of years ago and, for some unknown reason, never continued on. It was just as wonderfully magical as I remembered, a breath of fresh air during what is usually a stressful time of year for me (2017). I have yet to find a story that feels so pure and childlike that appeals to such a broad range of people. There’s something for everyone here; whether you are 10 or 100, Vivian AMmberville's world is a place you can escape to and enjoy hearty adventures that you won’t find elsewhere.

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I'm going to keep this brief since there isn't much to say that hasn't already been said. *clears throat*
I think the reason I waited so long to read this series is because I just couldn't imagine myself enjoying reading about a 13-year old girl and her adventures beyond the fabric of reality. I thought it would be too juvenile for my taste. I was wrong, of course. Vivian Amberville is a layered,... Show more...

I'm going to keep this brief since there isn't much to say that hasn't already been said. *clears throat*
I think the reason I waited so long to read this series is because I just couldn't imagine myself enjoying reading about a 13-year old girl and her adventures beyond the fabric of reality. I thought it would be too juvenile for my taste. I was wrong, of course. Vivian Amberville is a layered, mystical read and you can tell Blackwick has done her homework on Carl Jung with it.
I can honestly say that I loved every minute of this. It's a spectacular little romp with funny, courageous, and endearing characters that you can't help but love.

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How are people not posting reviews? all of my friends have read VA-TWoO

I don't even know how to describe this fantasy series, except to say it's an underrated gem. It has a huge fanbase and an even larger readership, but somehow it hasn't yet broken into mainstream media.

I can say it's an unique and touching story, with some pretty memorable elements, and that if you... Show more...

How are people not posting reviews? all of my friends have read VA-TWoO

I don't even know how to describe this fantasy series, except to say it's an underrated gem. It has a huge fanbase and an even larger readership, but somehow it hasn't yet broken into mainstream media.

I can say it's an unique and touching story, with some pretty memorable elements, and that if you haven't read it yet, you should get it for your shelf right away. It's an epic experience from a little-represented genre. Stop reading this review, go ahead and read it! Come back here and post a review when you're done reading

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As a kid, I grew up reading Harry Potter As an adult, I grew enamoured with the Vivian Amberville series (it's written by Dutch author Louise Blackwick).

It's a new epic fantasy series that follows the adventures of a little girl who discovers her imagination can reshape the fabric of reality. It's a beautiful world, set in two planes of existence (one set in England, the other beyond... Show more...

As a kid, I grew up reading Harry Potter As an adult, I grew enamoured with the Vivian Amberville series (it's written by Dutch author Louise Blackwick).

It's a new epic fantasy series that follows the adventures of a little girl who discovers her imagination can reshape the fabric of reality. It's a beautiful world, set in two planes of existence (one set in England, the other beyond the fabric of reality), and in this world history can be rewritten and people can "imagine things true"

The series is a few layers of meaning higher than Harry Potter, and it's just as magical, beautiful, humorous and dark. At its core, it's got philosophy, Jungian psychology, and alchemy. It's got absolutely magical location and memorable characters. If you ever pass by a library or a bookstore, I recommend picking it up.

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got to admit I didn't expect much from a young adult epic set in a dystopia. I mean, don't we have enough of those as it is? But really, the Weaver of Odds exceeded my expectations a hundred times over. Sure, the young adult elements are present enough, but man, the layers are so numerous and so deep, I found myself drawing more parallels with Tolkien than J.K. Rowling. This is NOT the typical YA,... Show more...

got to admit I didn't expect much from a young adult epic set in a dystopia. I mean, don't we have enough of those as it is? But really, the Weaver of Odds exceeded my expectations a hundred times over. Sure, the young adult elements are present enough, but man, the layers are so numerous and so deep, I found myself drawing more parallels with Tolkien than J.K. Rowling. This is NOT the typical YA, but more like a really, really good Pixar movie - full of wonder and originality.

Vivian Aberville is a story as thick as the ocean. In fact, the first book is solid enough to stand on its own, but leaves enough to the imagination to justify its sequels. The plot is thick enough to swim in, but perfectly balanced so as not to drown in it or lose track of its elements. I can't recommend it enough!

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Vivian Amberville is a story for every person who enjoys an original fantasy, though the truly intelligent and observant reader will probably enjoy it more. The story is filled with hidden layers, forshadowing, metaphors and multi-faceted imagery that intelligent readers will be thrilled to untangle, but at the same time, it can also be read as a really cool, epic journey of a girl beyond the fabric... Show more...

Vivian Amberville is a story for every person who enjoys an original fantasy, though the truly intelligent and observant reader will probably enjoy it more. The story is filled with hidden layers, forshadowing, metaphors and multi-faceted imagery that intelligent readers will be thrilled to untangle, but at the same time, it can also be read as a really cool, epic journey of a girl beyond the fabric of reality. I think the complexity might have something to do with the author being a Jungian and weaving philosophies into the narrative of what is commonly known as a light-hearted genre.

A very worthwhile and unique read, mind you. Makes for a really great gift too.

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Great, original story set concomitantly in a fantasy world and a distant future, both dystopias. In many ways, it seemed like a classic, a bit like Harry Potter, though a bit more mature and with an original concept behind it. I was surprised to hear Vivian Amberville is actually a contemporary fantasy franchise.

Knocked off two stars because it's a bit slow paced at the beginning. It... Show more...

Great, original story set concomitantly in a fantasy world and a distant future, both dystopias. In many ways, it seemed like a classic, a bit like Harry Potter, though a bit more mature and with an original concept behind it. I was surprised to hear Vivian Amberville is actually a contemporary fantasy franchise.

Knocked off two stars because it's a bit slow paced at the beginning. It does pick up afterwards, though, and the payoff in part 3 is more than gratifying, but I dunno. I just like my stories to be fast paced through and through

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My friend borrowed me a copy of the Weaver of Odds and I read it nearly in one sitting.

Welcome to the world of Vivian Amberville, a swampy, filthy, disease-ridden dystopia, where starvation and sickness are a guarantee, and add the stunning and amazingly original fantasy world of Non-Existence, where people have perfected a way of weaving Threads of influence into the fabric of reality.... Show more...

My friend borrowed me a copy of the Weaver of Odds and I read it nearly in one sitting.

Welcome to the world of Vivian Amberville, a swampy, filthy, disease-ridden dystopia, where starvation and sickness are a guarantee, and add the stunning and amazingly original fantasy world of Non-Existence, where people have perfected a way of weaving Threads of influence into the fabric of reality. The book drawn me in from the get-go with its incredible characters and its jaw-dropping settings, I kind of wish to see this world brought to the big screen. A masterful story from a masterful storyteller.

If you're a fan of epic fantasy stories with incredible settings and great contrast of light and darkness, this story is for you.

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In the age of social justice cancel culture, remake of a remake and drying up artforms comes a story of a young girl whose imagination can very literally "reshape the fabric of reality." Vivian Amberville is storytelling originality in its most pure, bringing us into a dark and hopeless world where the only weapon against the speading of chaos is one girl's ability to "imagine better circumstances".... Show more...

In the age of social justice cancel culture, remake of a remake and drying up artforms comes a story of a young girl whose imagination can very literally "reshape the fabric of reality." Vivian Amberville is storytelling originality in its most pure, bringing us into a dark and hopeless world where the only weapon against the speading of chaos is one girl's ability to "imagine better circumstances". As a high art critic, believe me when I say I didn't think a story like this will ever be told in my lifetime. And yet it did, and thank goodness it did not go unnoticed. It also doesn't hurt that Louise Blackwick has climbed from the slums of anonimity to a staggering net worth of over 33 million euro, and that only includes her most recent work.

Whatever Vivian Amberville is, the world needs more of it.

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I thought this book would not be my target audience. It was.
I thought I wouldn't get invested in the characters. I did.
I thought I was reading this book. It mostly read me.

This really is an experience you need to plunge into, blindly. Don't spoil youself by reading reviews online. Vivian Amberville is one of those archetypal stories, and it will cling to your imagination... Show more...

I thought this book would not be my target audience. It was.
I thought I wouldn't get invested in the characters. I did.
I thought I was reading this book. It mostly read me.

This really is an experience you need to plunge into, blindly. Don't spoil youself by reading reviews online. Vivian Amberville is one of those archetypal stories, and it will cling to your imagination like never before. You don't read it. You experience it.

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I stumbled upon a mention of the Vivian Amberville series on a reddit forum. As i read it, I realized it was a really interesting fantasy world at the center of which were thoughts and mind over matter, but most importantly, dreams. I also read other stuff by Blackwick and I noticed she has a unique style of blending dream constructs into fiction in a very seamless way. Vivian Amberville is like Harry... Show more...

I stumbled upon a mention of the Vivian Amberville series on a reddit forum. As i read it, I realized it was a really interesting fantasy world at the center of which were thoughts and mind over matter, but most importantly, dreams. I also read other stuff by Blackwick and I noticed she has a unique style of blending dream constructs into fiction in a very seamless way. Vivian Amberville is like Harry Potter, if it were written and directed by David Lynch. It has a surreal, dreamlike thing about it, like a waking dream or perhaps, a nightmare, and at the same time, it evokes moments of intense humour and epicness. The start system doesn't entirely represent my rating but I would rate it 8.5/10. I'm looking forward to the sequel, which should be due this year.

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I finally got my physical copy of this book after having it on my kindle for over 5 months. Vivian Amberville is classically split into 3 act part, the first of which being a bit of a slow burn. Parts 2 and 3 however burned with a really bright flame. So bright, in fact, that it stayed in my mind for months before I decided to read it again. Upon my second read, I discovered things I have previously... Show more...

I finally got my physical copy of this book after having it on my kindle for over 5 months. Vivian Amberville is classically split into 3 act part, the first of which being a bit of a slow burn. Parts 2 and 3 however burned with a really bright flame. So bright, in fact, that it stayed in my mind for months before I decided to read it again. Upon my second read, I discovered things I have previously overlooked. Overall enjoyable and very imaginative!

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There are many books released each year in every conceivable genre and combination of genres. As Sturgeon's Law famously put it, 90% of everything is crap. There's another 5-10% that's readable but uninspiring and a small percentage of books that are actually really good. Every now and then, however, a book comes along that's a game changer. It sets the mold for the next generation of authors to follow.... Show more...

There are many books released each year in every conceivable genre and combination of genres. As Sturgeon's Law famously put it, 90% of everything is crap. There's another 5-10% that's readable but uninspiring and a small percentage of books that are actually really good. Every now and then, however, a book comes along that's a game changer. It sets the mold for the next generation of authors to follow. If you look at the young adult fantasy books that have come out over the last 20 years, the influence of Harry Potter is undeniable. Harry Potter was a game changer and now, Vivian Amberville is *the* game changer.

I don't want to give away any of the story because every reader deserves to experience it with fresh eyes. All I can say is I'm happy to see so many rich and thought-provoking ideas in a gripping story that will appeal to people of all ages. There's so much pandering and cliched material aimed at young readers and Vivian Amberville proves you don't have to dumb things down to tell a highly entertaining story. The unique combination of action and ideas is what makes it a game changer.

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This book series only gets better. I read the unofficial leaked version of Book of Chaos (the incomplete version ofc).
-Now we learn more about how fucked up the Madhad gov really is, and what those earmarking chips really do.
-Weavers no longer weave threads of influence to control reality. They kind of lost control. The new top dog are the Scribes, who use a special type of Ink with... Show more...

This book series only gets better. I read the unofficial leaked version of Book of Chaos (the incomplete version ofc).
-Now we learn more about how fucked up the Madhad gov really is, and what those earmarking chips really do.
-Weavers no longer weave threads of influence to control reality. They kind of lost control. The new top dog are the Scribes, who use a special type of Ink with reality-altering properties.It's a bit like Death Note: everything you write down in that Ink will happen. Even the course of history is rewritten.
- Vivian goes to the School of Thought to study Weaving (exercising control over reality).
- Vivian simultaneously discovers the most awesome and the most terrifying superpower ever. Also: the Book of Chaos is a real, actual book and everything about it is awesome.
- Kate and Lucian also pick up jaw-dropping new skills (i won't spoil it for you, but yeah. What they can do really goes well with their character, and in many many ways, it's way cooler than Viv's "power over circumstances")
- backstory of Acciper Sparrowhawk and his giant hawk, Shey, is waaay sadder than you think. So is Kaap's backstory. And lady Saah's too.
- we meet Vivian's biological mother, the Queen of Garlaan, and oh boy, is she a character to be reckoned with!
- the Queendom of Garlaan is in civil war because their princess was taken by the Northern Kingdom (you don't want to know what happens to her, trust me).
- We get to see what weird and wonderful things are on that floating citadel. (we learn it's called Kahler Asten by the way)
- get ready for the most epic bossfight ever described in a work of fiction!

Know something? Don't take my word for it. Just go on and read it yourself!

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What better year to have The Book of Chaos (#2 in the bestselling Vivian Amberville series written by Louise Blackwick) hit international bookstores than 2020, the most chaotic year in a long while.

The first book (The Weaver of Odds) introduced us to a fantastic universe where:

1. a killer virus called "Black Flu" (Filth) has brought humanity to its knees
2. the... Show more...

What better year to have The Book of Chaos (#2 in the bestselling Vivian Amberville series written by Louise Blackwick) hit international bookstores than 2020, the most chaotic year in a long while.

The first book (The Weaver of Odds) introduced us to a fantastic universe where:

1. a killer virus called "Black Flu" (Filth) has brought humanity to its knees
2. the middle class has disappeared because of the economic fallout
3. food production has been affected to such large extent, food has become a rare luxury. The only food available is a disgusting mineral/vitamin paste that they feed to everyone.
4. an over-militarized government has stepped in to pick up the pieces. They control their people with thoughts-surveillance tech, advertisements and propaganda.
5. if this wasn't enough, entire shoreline regions have disappeared because of massive floods. United Kingdom (renamed into "Great England") is nothing but a ghetto-infested swamp and wet muds teeming with terminally-ill Filth-infested people.

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Like many people before me, I couldn't resist waiting for the second instalment in the Vivian Amberville saga, so I downloaded the leaked, unofficial and incomplete version of Vivian Amberville, The Book of Chaos.

I do not want to spoil the amazing journey you have in stock, so I will refrain from revealing plot elements, like other readers before me have done. Instead, I will focus... Show more...

Like many people before me, I couldn't resist waiting for the second instalment in the Vivian Amberville saga, so I downloaded the leaked, unofficial and incomplete version of Vivian Amberville, The Book of Chaos.

I do not want to spoil the amazing journey you have in stock, so I will refrain from revealing plot elements, like other readers before me have done. Instead, I will focus on the more general aspect of the story.

1. Storytelling. The Book of Chaos is what Harry Potter could have been if it were written by Geroge R.R. Martin. It is at a much higher level than The Weaver of Odds, the first in the Vivian Amberville series, and it progressively gets better as you read along.
2. Everything ties together with the first book. Every element now introduced builds perfectly on top of the storylines from Weaver of Odds, and even takes it further to brand new hights.
3. The world development of both Existence and Non-Existence (Milton Keynes and Aerria) are absolutely insane. It's like a graphic novel, only that Blackwick paints the picture in your mind, instead of a paper.
4. The character arcs are taken higher and higher. Seemingly unimportant or side characters return with whole new stories to tell. The characterization is incredible, and you really feel for each and every one of them.
5. The symbolism is predicated on Jungian psychology, philosophy, mythology and archetypes. The songs are amazing too.
6. The book will surprise you, if not downright shock you a couple of times.
7. The ending is the most epic denouement I have ever read in a fantasy book (and if you look at my list of read books, there are quite a few contenders)
8. I cried a couple of times while reading it, not because it was sad but because it was so darn epic. It was like watching a movie in my mind, and the awesomeness brought me to tears. I even got goosebumps.
9. Just when I thought the story couldn't get better, it climbed another notch. And then another notch. It was like a continuous ladder of gripping fear, excitement, happiness and epicness
10. I can't wait for this book to be made available in Dutch bookstores. I will, of course, buy the book in English, for both me and my family.

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"Ærinna everly worked passionately at balancing cosmic reality. Her agile fingers stirred to and fro with much ease and visible talent amid billions of wires. They were Threads of intelligent design she wove into the very fabric of reality."

So begins Louise Blackwick's debut novel "The Weaver of Odds", first in the Vivian Amberville series - and the novel that catapulted Blackwick's... Show more...

"Ærinna everly worked passionately at balancing cosmic reality. Her agile fingers stirred to and fro with much ease and visible talent amid billions of wires. They were Threads of intelligent design she wove into the very fabric of reality."

So begins Louise Blackwick's debut novel "The Weaver of Odds", first in the Vivian Amberville series - and the novel that catapulted Blackwick's career as a well-established international author.

Vivian Amberville has since become something of a cult book, popular among fantasy enthusiasts but still far from the mainstream. The "Book Reader" magazine called it "one of the greatest fantasy epics in a decade", and boy, does it live up to it.

One of my favorite things about reading a book is reaching that point where you just can’t put it down. Or when it stays in your head long after you have finished the read. No wonder it created such a cult. It’s always magical to feel immersed in another world, particularly a world where thoughts can become things and history can be rewritten like an open diary. I haven't felt this entranced since I first read Harry Potter.

The Weaver of odds is truly one of the greatest fantasy epics in a decade.

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So my first whiff of this book came last year while I was sitting with a group of friends at uni and they all had copies of The Weaver of Odds. The premise attracted me but not enough to make a purchase.

After my friends started rambling on about it, I decided to give it a try. and let me tell you, the book is that good. I was excited to hear that the next book from this great author... Show more...

So my first whiff of this book came last year while I was sitting with a group of friends at uni and they all had copies of The Weaver of Odds. The premise attracted me but not enough to make a purchase.

After my friends started rambling on about it, I decided to give it a try. and let me tell you, the book is that good. I was excited to hear that the next book from this great author was coming along smashingly sometime in 2020. It's a bloody big yes from me!

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This was a great first book in a hopefully long series, and if we are to believe the newly leaks, the second novel is even better!

If you're a fan of epic scale fantasy, but unlike anything you've read before, you got to read Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds by author Louise Blackwick. This international bestselling book follows a girl whose imagination can reshape reality and... Show more...

This was a great first book in a hopefully long series, and if we are to believe the newly leaks, the second novel is even better!

If you're a fan of epic scale fantasy, but unlike anything you've read before, you got to read Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds by author Louise Blackwick. This international bestselling book follows a girl whose imagination can reshape reality and much, much more. A masterpiece of the fantasy genre, in my opinion.

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5 out of 5 stars for the first 2 parts of the second book in the Vivian Amberville series [The Book of Chaos] which was leaked last week on the interwebs. Ever since the 1st book, The Weaver of Odds, I've been a huge fan of the series. When people started hyping it, I didn't think it could live up to it. After all, worldwide expectations were way too high. WRONG! The Book of Chaos takes it to a whole... Show more...

5 out of 5 stars for the first 2 parts of the second book in the Vivian Amberville series [The Book of Chaos] which was leaked last week on the interwebs. Ever since the 1st book, The Weaver of Odds, I've been a huge fan of the series. When people started hyping it, I didn't think it could live up to it. After all, worldwide expectations were way too high. WRONG! The Book of Chaos takes it to a whole new level and beyond - and it's not even out yet! But leaked as it were, it was incomplete, so I'm missing the ending. I can't wait for it to be out in bookstores so I can see how it ends.

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What a great and original read! This is no formulaic book series. It is widely different than anything that might exist on the market at this moment. If I had to put it in a genre, it would be epic fantasy with philosophical and socio-psychological twists, on top of which you get a psychedelic flavour. Simply awesome.

Incredible and genuine story with a soul. Vivian Amberville deserves... Show more...

What a great and original read! This is no formulaic book series. It is widely different than anything that might exist on the market at this moment. If I had to put it in a genre, it would be epic fantasy with philosophical and socio-psychological twists, on top of which you get a psychedelic flavour. Simply awesome.

Incredible and genuine story with a soul. Vivian Amberville deserves all the praise it gets.

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I picked up this series from my local bookstore. Never expected it to be so massive, and I don't just mean size. There is so much going on in this story, so many amazing moments, some laugh out loud, some crying and sitting on the edge of your seat. The characters are so complex and well done and so is the world and all the plots and subplots. One would think Louise Blackwick is the alter-ego penname... Show more...

I picked up this series from my local bookstore. Never expected it to be so massive, and I don't just mean size. There is so much going on in this story, so many amazing moments, some laugh out loud, some crying and sitting on the edge of your seat. The characters are so complex and well done and so is the world and all the plots and subplots. One would think Louise Blackwick is the alter-ego penname of the achipopular J.K.Rowling.

If you haven't already, get this book series now. It's definitely worth the small fame it got, and I wish more people knew about it, here in USA.

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I opened this book at random in my library and started reading. It was a passage about the main character facing off the worst evil imaginable and being scared out of her mind to the point of wanting to quit. I don't know why but this was precisely what I wanted to hear at the moment. I checked out the book, and took it home and remember reading it in one breath, and then going back to the library... Show more...

I opened this book at random in my library and started reading. It was a passage about the main character facing off the worst evil imaginable and being scared out of her mind to the point of wanting to quit. I don't know why but this was precisely what I wanted to hear at the moment. I checked out the book, and took it home and remember reading it in one breath, and then going back to the library to extend my lending so I can read it again, because I couldn't get enough of Vivian Amberville incredible universe.

In this underrated series, thoughts become things and your imagination can alter the way reality behaves. I was in a very dark place before I found this book series, I was suicidal, depressed and suffering from severe anxiety. And then I realized this was not my reality, but only a chapter in the story of my life. This was only my Ala Spuria chapter, where little Vivian is being beaten and mistreated and abused and starved, only to discover the fire within her; only to trigger her ability to manipulate odds and the Children Adoption Lottery. I didn't need to be depressed and anxious and suicidal for the rest of my life; it didn't have to be this way and I could change it. And I know this is gonna sound really crazy but for a few months now I tried to apply Vivian's mindset to my own and I can hardly believe the results! I know it's just fiction (although fans say this was author Louise Blackwick's way of talking about her anxiety and depression) but something about it stuck with me and pulled me out. I realized that I, just like Vivian, had more power over my reality than I thought I did, and all I needed to "get in tune with reality" was to believe in the power of my own imagination.

Ever since I read and absorbed this story, I got a lot of amazing new ideas (I'm an artist) and they all materialized into everything I imagined: love, respect of my peers and even financial gain. I just had to tap into the little-used power of my limitless imagination to change my entire life completely. Become one of them "Weavers", as the author calls them.

To make a long story short, this work of fiction is not just cheap thrills. It has substance and wisdom and character like no other. It's life-changing and inspiring and speaks at lengths about the amazing power of our imagination which has the power to change our reality. I now own a signed book from the author and will be purchasing the rest of the Vivian Amberville books in the series, as they come out.

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I got my copy of Vivian Amberville on a fleamarket. It was a battered old copy, which made me believe it was a classic fantasy from the 80s or 70s. Only at the end did I actually check the release date and realized it was contemporary!

Imagine my joy when I heard this awesome story is not some dead-end under-the-carpet fantasy but a series, and a pretty popular one at that. I've started... Show more...

I got my copy of Vivian Amberville on a fleamarket. It was a battered old copy, which made me believe it was a classic fantasy from the 80s or 70s. Only at the end did I actually check the release date and realized it was contemporary!

Imagine my joy when I heard this awesome story is not some dead-end under-the-carpet fantasy but a series, and a pretty popular one at that. I've started reading all the Blackwick stories in anticipation for the next Vivian Amberville title. I can't wait to read the Book of Chaos!

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I picked up this book from my local library because the cover attracted me. I literally had no idea this story was so popular and what incredible journey I was about to embark myself on.

Vivian Amberville is the most Jungian grand epic I've read in a long time. It's trippy and spectacular and involves people who can weave into the fabric of reality, people who can rewrite history, people... Show more...

I picked up this book from my local library because the cover attracted me. I literally had no idea this story was so popular and what incredible journey I was about to embark myself on.

Vivian Amberville is the most Jungian grand epic I've read in a long time. It's trippy and spectacular and involves people who can weave into the fabric of reality, people who can rewrite history, people who can reshape reality in their image, or cut reality into little slices. But what actually attracted me more about this story is that it continues to linger in your imagination long after you've finished the book, and that, I believe, is because it plays heavily on Jungian Psychology, symbolism and archetypes, especially the Jungian Shadow.

Never have I followed a protagonist who is more torn between a desire to do good and an ability to do evil than Vivian Amberville. Her Jungian Shadow, which resides in Chaos itself, is both the source of her powers (she is a weaver of odds) and her greatest vulnerability. I simply love this story, and I can't wait to read the sequel, Vivian Amberville, the book of chaos.

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This book has reality-altering and mind-over-matter stuff in it, and it's all about creating that epic, psychadelic feel. Author created something original and while many say it succeeded, it also made me hate it for trying so hard.

I never liked the fantasy genre anyway, and I hate those LOTR fanboys so there.

Also: I pirated this book and will pirate the following books... Show more...

This book has reality-altering and mind-over-matter stuff in it, and it's all about creating that epic, psychadelic feel. Author created something original and while many say it succeeded, it also made me hate it for trying so hard.

I never liked the fantasy genre anyway, and I hate those LOTR fanboys so there.

Also: I pirated this book and will pirate the following books in the series just because.

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Bloody hell, it blew my mind off first time I read it. I was just sitting there, like whaaaaa Dafuq did I just read. Never been so effing friking entertained by a book in my entire life! And with every re-read, I discover something entirely new and different.

Goddammit Louise Blackwick, stop torturing us with snipets and bring us the next book already! (late 2019 cannot come soon enough)

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How is this book not a movie adaptation yet? Seriously, what is wrong with this world? Everyone screams we want epic, layered and completely ORIGINAL and GAMECHANGING stories, and then they keep on making remake after remake over more of the same. Vivian Amberville is everything that is RIGHT about the fantasy/sci fi genre. It's got torque, it's got originality, it's got grit, and it's layered as heck,... Show more...

How is this book not a movie adaptation yet? Seriously, what is wrong with this world? Everyone screams we want epic, layered and completely ORIGINAL and GAMECHANGING stories, and then they keep on making remake after remake over more of the same. Vivian Amberville is everything that is RIGHT about the fantasy/sci fi genre. It's got torque, it's got originality, it's got grit, and it's layered as heck, to the point of becoming a hyperlinked fantasy/sci fi bible.

It also helps that this infinitely talented author is a jungian and a nietschen, experimenting with very big ideas in this series. If there is any series we should adapt for film, television or gaming, it's Vivian Amberville. Producers, take heart! THIS IS WHAT WE WANT ON THE BIG SCREEN, NOT A 100TH REMAKE OF A REMAKE!

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Found it in my library in Maine, and read it in one go. I was positively impressed by Louise Blackwick's evocative style and the very complex world of her fantasy universe. The book is just flawless but I'm knocking off 2 stars because it's taking too long for the next book to be released (vivian book 2 is scheduled for release this year, 2019). I mean, I understand that the author writes under other... Show more...

Found it in my library in Maine, and read it in one go. I was positively impressed by Louise Blackwick's evocative style and the very complex world of her fantasy universe. The book is just flawless but I'm knocking off 2 stars because it's taking too long for the next book to be released (vivian book 2 is scheduled for release this year, 2019). I mean, I understand that the author writes under other pen-names and Vivian Amberville is just one of her many works of fiction, but the world wants the next book so I don't get it why the author is not making Vivian Amberville a priority... end of rant.

Vivian Amberville is an incredible saga. highly original and extensive. 100% would recommend. In fact I just bought the book and would definitely recommend on.

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Few fantasy universes in the literary world can measure up to the dark and quirky megaverse of the Vivian Amberville series.

Anything from plot, characterization, flow of dialogue to the intricacies of the world-building is executed with masterful accuracy and tact.

I can barely add anything new to what has already been extensively written about this rare gem of a story.... Show more...

Few fantasy universes in the literary world can measure up to the dark and quirky megaverse of the Vivian Amberville series.

Anything from plot, characterization, flow of dialogue to the intricacies of the world-building is executed with masterful accuracy and tact.

I can barely add anything new to what has already been extensively written about this rare gem of a story. I guess itt's up to the next reader to give it a try and see for themselves!

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What a pleasant surprise from author Louise Blackwick!
I fell in love with her evocative style and strong jungian archetypes after picking up the surreal novella, The Underworld Rhapsody, but I never would have imagined she had such gust for epic fantasy fiction.

Vivian Amberville is officially in my top 5 epic fantasy series! It's fresh, original and very, very immersive. I recommend... Show more...

What a pleasant surprise from author Louise Blackwick!
I fell in love with her evocative style and strong jungian archetypes after picking up the surreal novella, The Underworld Rhapsody, but I never would have imagined she had such gust for epic fantasy fiction.

Vivian Amberville is officially in my top 5 epic fantasy series! It's fresh, original and very, very immersive. I recommend anyone to pick it up and give it a read!

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Vivian Amberville is my new favourite epic fantasy series of the past 10-15 years! It's like Game of Thrones, full of twists and turns and incredible characters, set in a world that makes you insta-nostalgic. Everything is completely surreal as Vivian is a character who can jump realities and even cut reality in two. Her imagination, her thoughts are able to alter her reality, as she is a Weaver of... Show more...

Vivian Amberville is my new favourite epic fantasy series of the past 10-15 years! It's like Game of Thrones, full of twists and turns and incredible characters, set in a world that makes you insta-nostalgic. Everything is completely surreal as Vivian is a character who can jump realities and even cut reality in two. Her imagination, her thoughts are able to alter her reality, as she is a Weaver of odds, of immaterial things.

I love this saga. Unique, breath-taking, dark and humourous but escpecially inspiring! Do yourself a favour and order the paperbacks!

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I purchased the softback months ago, and devoured it in only a few days! This little-known author has somehow managed to give birth to currently, one of my favourite fictional universes in the world, seconded only by George R.R. Martin's universe. I loved the dystopian world of Vivian Amberville! The characters, the plot, the settings... everything is memorable. If you're a sci fi or fantasy fan, you... Show more...

I purchased the softback months ago, and devoured it in only a few days! This little-known author has somehow managed to give birth to currently, one of my favourite fictional universes in the world, seconded only by George R.R. Martin's universe. I loved the dystopian world of Vivian Amberville! The characters, the plot, the settings... everything is memorable. If you're a sci fi or fantasy fan, you need to read this ASAP!

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If you enjoyed or loved any of these following fantasy movies, then you'll love this book.

Bridge To Terabithia (2007)
Flash Gordon (1980)
Harry Potter (2001-2011)
Inception (2010)
Labyrinth (1986)
Midnight Special (2016)
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
The Adventures Of Sharkboy And Lavagirl (2005)
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
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If you enjoyed or loved any of these following fantasy movies, then you'll love this book.

Bridge To Terabithia (2007)
Flash Gordon (1980)
Harry Potter (2001-2011)
Inception (2010)
Labyrinth (1986)
Midnight Special (2016)
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
The Adventures Of Sharkboy And Lavagirl (2005)
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Tomorrowland (2015)
Tron Legacy (2010)
Xanadu (1980)

Similar to these movies, the story of Vivian Amberville will take the reader on a journey through worlds within worlds and into the mind, but in an original and never done before way, you'll be fed more truth than what was slipped into the Star Wars films.

Most of the book covers many abilities never done before in movies, so the four movies that I think describe the abilities in this story the best, would be these.

FAQ About Time Travel (2009)
Firestarter (1984)
Jumper (2008)
Ruby Sparks (2012)

I already see this book being turned into a movie and becoming very popular as more people learn about it. I loved the characters, their conversations, the environments they were placed into, and how everything connected to something to tell a very deep and complex yet easy to understand and fun to read story with lots of emotions and meanings behind everything that was written. I'll be sharing my love for this book with everyone.

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I sort of stumbled into this novel by googling around "YA dystopian coming of age fantasy books" and this rare gem fell into my hands. I asked around at my university, and I couldn't believe how many people heard of Vivian Amberville. I was surprised it has so few reviews on goodreads compared to how many people read it and said it was amazing. My own take is that: This book is not only amazing. It's... Show more...

I sort of stumbled into this novel by googling around "YA dystopian coming of age fantasy books" and this rare gem fell into my hands. I asked around at my university, and I couldn't believe how many people heard of Vivian Amberville. I was surprised it has so few reviews on goodreads compared to how many people read it and said it was amazing. My own take is that: This book is not only amazing. It's a masterpiece!

-small spoiler ahead:
It's the story of a mysterious, orphaned teenager who learns she can manipulate the outcome of events. She has hallucinations about some hidden world beyond the fabric of space and by some amazing storytelling she ends up in that secret, hidden world a thought away from our own. But that world is dangerous, populated by dangerous beings who have learned how to manipulate reality called Weavers. Vivian's power to reshape odds is a threat to the Weavers, so they sentence her to the Weaver Trials in hope she will die. What comes to happen is the best, most complex story I ever read in my life.

The characters, the settings, everything is masterfully designed. The story was outlined by a genius. So much detail, all of which is relevant in the end. It all took my breath away and I'm going to tell more people about it!

This book deserves a bigger audience and MORE reviews!

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An incomparable book that lives up to the hype. This book takes the reader on a wild ride, climbs and keeps climbing all the way to it's pinnacle,then settles down to a terrific satisfying ending. It leaves the reader sitting pleasantly smiling with plenty of fine thoughts to ponder in the days ahead. I cannot reveal too much about all the wonderful surprises that are weaved throughout the story. You... Show more...

An incomparable book that lives up to the hype. This book takes the reader on a wild ride, climbs and keeps climbing all the way to it's pinnacle,then settles down to a terrific satisfying ending. It leaves the reader sitting pleasantly smiling with plenty of fine thoughts to ponder in the days ahead. I cannot reveal too much about all the wonderful surprises that are weaved throughout the story. You will just have to get the book and find out yourself.I may get more books from this fine writer in the future.

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Welcome to Milton Keynes, a flooded, swampy, disease-ridden dystopia where a little girl has been snatched from the streets and incarcerated in a hellish children’s home. She doesn't know it yet, but she holds the fate of the known world – and an amazing unknown world beyond – in the palm of her hand.

Louise Blackwick’s extraordinary novel will transport you on wings of shadowhide,... Show more...

Welcome to Milton Keynes, a flooded, swampy, disease-ridden dystopia where a little girl has been snatched from the streets and incarcerated in a hellish children’s home. She doesn't know it yet, but she holds the fate of the known world – and an amazing unknown world beyond – in the palm of her hand.

Louise Blackwick’s extraordinary novel will transport you on wings of shadowhide, through holes in the fabric of reality, into realms both wonderfully plausible and uniquely strange. You will fall in love with her characters and come to revile her villains as you follow Vivian into deadly trials and nightmarish traps. But you will also learn to weave a thread of gold through the intricate pattern of this amazing story and come out the other side reborn and renewed.

If, like me, you find yourself thirsting for a sequel to this epic fantasy, we are promised that ‘Vivian Amberville: The Book of Chaos’ will be published in 2019. I can’t wait!

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Vivian Amberville is what Harry Potter was to the 1990: a trendsetter. It's something completely unique altogether, being an epic philosophical fantasy with science fiction traces. You get this little girl whose imagination can reshape reality and everything that happens to her just sucks you right in.

Picked Vivian Amberville, the weaver of odds at the library in my town. It had the... Show more...

Vivian Amberville is what Harry Potter was to the 1990: a trendsetter. It's something completely unique altogether, being an epic philosophical fantasy with science fiction traces. You get this little girl whose imagination can reshape reality and everything that happens to her just sucks you right in.

Picked Vivian Amberville, the weaver of odds at the library in my town. It had the trippiest cover and I admit its blurb intrigued me, but nothing prepared me for the awesomeness I experienced while reading it. I actually had to return 4 times to the library to finish reading the book cos I'm a broke ass teen, don't ave no library card to borrow it either, but I really recommend anyone else who's a bit better off than me to invest in this book series. Totally worth the cash, it entertains, makes you laugh, and it makes you think. This author's work is a-mazing! You can actually read some of her stories for free on her website louiseblackwick.com or read the calendar stories which are also free and set in the Vivian Amberville universe.

I recommend this book to anyone who has an open mind and wants to lose themselves in a dark and twisted world where reality is everything you imagine it to be.

Read it and spread the word. Vivian Amberville is a new fantasy series worthy of its fame!

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What a great surprise reading Viviam Amberville. It is not about imagination but true reality that conquered my heart from this amazingly written book. The true reality I discovered here is that we can alter what we see by believing in justice, freedom and love. This new reality gave us the most powerful tool to shape the future: "WEAVING".
Thank you very much for this treasure reading dear... Show more...

What a great surprise reading Viviam Amberville. It is not about imagination but true reality that conquered my heart from this amazingly written book. The true reality I discovered here is that we can alter what we see by believing in justice, freedom and love. This new reality gave us the most powerful tool to shape the future: "WEAVING".
Thank you very much for this treasure reading dear Louise, from the bottom of my heart. Greetings from PERU.

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After passing this book up a few times because I thought it was for YA, I contacted the author on FB to find out if it would appeal to someone my age ( 60 ). A number of readers familiar with the book, informed me that I would indeed enjoy reading Vivian Amberville. I was very glad because the premise intrigued me from the start.
This is a wonderful book. The characters are well-written. Their... Show more...

After passing this book up a few times because I thought it was for YA, I contacted the author on FB to find out if it would appeal to someone my age ( 60 ). A number of readers familiar with the book, informed me that I would indeed enjoy reading Vivian Amberville. I was very glad because the premise intrigued me from the start.
This is a wonderful book. The characters are well-written. Their three-dimensionality is consistently evident to the least of them. There is mystery, fantasy, sci-fi and even some undertones of an historical nature that are seen in the worlds Vivian lives in, yet it is never confusing because the writing is so good.
I loved it so much, I ordered a signed paperback from the author to have in my collection. I had never done this before. Don’t pass up a chance to read Vivian Amberville:The Weaver or Odds. It is the first in what I hope will be a long series.

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This is the first time I've been impressed with a new author and a new release.A very original idea to combine epic fiction with philosophy. I honestly cannot compare this work with anything else. It outruns Matrix by a mile! It is a colourful double universe, science fiction and fantasy all in one with a cast of characters you will fall in love with (or despise) right away.

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This is the first time I've been impressed with a new author and a new release.A very original idea to combine epic fiction with philosophy. I honestly cannot compare this work with anything else. It outruns Matrix by a mile! It is a colourful double universe, science fiction and fantasy all in one with a cast of characters you will fall in love with (or despise) right away.

The author even created fictional languages to make the world more believable and boy, it really shows! The Artisan and Kaap the Hole in the Wall are my absolute favourite characters ever!

The settings are surreal like the dream construct of Inception, fantastical yet realistic and a mix of quirky and whimsical with dark and dramatic. The plot reflects that too. It is very fast paced and contains many memorable and inspiring scenes.

I hope this book becomes a classic like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. It surely has all the markings of a classic!

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This book was recommended to me by a friend. At first I was a bit sceptical about the concept of "manipulating events", but after reading a bit from my friend's copy, I bought my own: it's a great story! Right now this author seems a bit no-name, but I can't believe that there's no more reviews here. It's a book that grabs the reader and pulls the reader into the story, I literally cried over some... Show more...

This book was recommended to me by a friend. At first I was a bit sceptical about the concept of "manipulating events", but after reading a bit from my friend's copy, I bought my own: it's a great story! Right now this author seems a bit no-name, but I can't believe that there's no more reviews here. It's a book that grabs the reader and pulls the reader into the story, I literally cried over some of the scenes, really wonderful book. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I'm keeping an eye on this author, I think this is going to be big.

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Vivian Amberville is a form of meta-fiction that captures the various facets of imagination in a unique manner. It speaks about the responsibilities that come with engaging our imagination in becoming free-willed and then manifestation. In this novel, the mind (as an imagining) realm has also an inner will which is solely molded by the spirit of each Weaver. By doing this we can say that it has an... Show more...

Vivian Amberville is a form of meta-fiction that captures the various facets of imagination in a unique manner. It speaks about the responsibilities that come with engaging our imagination in becoming free-willed and then manifestation. In this novel, the mind (as an imagining) realm has also an inner will which is solely molded by the spirit of each Weaver. By doing this we can say that it has an ethical dimension that questions our mode of being in the world through our actions (for a higher purpose). Thinking about alterity through and within the infinite possibilities of the fictional world(s) speaks about the importance that fiction has in our lives on a global scale.Reading it feels like a breath of magical realism and sci-fi, which can proudly stand together with Terry Pratchett, Jose Luis Borges and many others.

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If you can stomach the first few dozen pages, where word choice could have been improved, for the sake of continuity and immersion, there’s a really cute story behind it all. Think of wizards and magic, but with time and destiny instead. And a little girl with the power to tear everything down or build it anew, with greater splendor than ever before.

The main character is the most... Show more...

If you can stomach the first few dozen pages, where word choice could have been improved, for the sake of continuity and immersion, there’s a really cute story behind it all. Think of wizards and magic, but with time and destiny instead. And a little girl with the power to tear everything down or build it anew, with greater splendor than ever before.

The main character is the most believable and the despair and anxiety she feels seem to me like something the author actually experienced first-hand. There’s a bit of development here, where courage and resolve come to her as the plot develops. The supporting cast have histories and lives of their own, but their feelings and actions are not so visceral and conflicting.

This is the first book in a promising series. The needed creativity is there, with a lot of interesting world-building and quirky characters, and a flawed main character who still needs to discover and come to terms with the extent of her powers

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I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's... Show more...

I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's the kind of story that pulls you in with both hands and doesn't let go until you realise it's been three hours since you last blinked. The twists and turns make it impossible to put down - "just one more chapter", you'll say to yourself, every 10-20 minutes.

Without giving anything away, the story is superbly driven, from start to finish, and for the uninitiated there are a number of points along the way where your hairs will stand on end. The story is spellbinding and you sense that in every chapter, the author has pored over every minute detail, probably for years on end, to create a living, almost tangible experience for the reader. You feel as though you know the characters, particularly the protagonist, and this itself is a reason you want to read on. You want to know how things turn out - or rather you need to know how things turn out.

The characters, as I've already mentioned, are masterfully created. Again, you get the idea that the author has been creating these souls over a long period of time before writing the book, because every idiosyncrasy, every back story and every personality is so well rendered. There is never a hiccup. Never does one character act differently to the way they did in the last chapter, never do they speak differently and never does the author spring a cheap twist by making any of the characters change to suit the plot. All of these details mean that you empathise with the characters and feel as though you have known them for a long time, a sign of a talented author.

Clearly, the author has a keen eye for detail and this book is all the better for it. Hopefully she can weave up something similar for the future books in the series, because I believe Vivian's story will be loved by many readers of all ages.

There are some dark bits that some people may find disturbing, so I recommend reading it yourself before introducing younger children, but having said that, it depends on where in the world you grew up. There are clear influences of Nordic folklore, shades of the brothers Grimm (something I haven't seen compared yet) and those who are familiar and ok with that won't be put off by the darker aspects. Myself, I believe my children would love the story and I think there are some fantastic and inspiring messages sprinkled throughout this book that far outweigh the darker parts. Viv's reality is a reflection of our own and so expect some evil.

Finally, I must say that I fully recommend this book. There are no plateaus in the story, the characters are tangible, the themes are unique and exciting, the world has been painted with expertise beyond the authors (presumed) age and most importantly, the plot just keeps giving.

Please, if you haven't already, buy this book, read it, pass it on and help this talented author receive some much deserved exposure.

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I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's... Show more...

I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's the kind of story that pulls you in with both hands and doesn't let go until you realise it's been three hours since you last blinked. The twists and turns make it impossible to put down - "just one more chapter", you'll say to yourself, every 10-20 minutes.

Without giving anything away, the story is superbly driven, from start to finish, and for the uninitiated there are a number of points along the way where your hairs will stand on end. The story is spellbinding and you sense that in every chapter, the author has pored over every minute detail, probably for years on end, to create a living, almost tangible experience for the reader. You feel as though you know the characters, particularly the protagonist, and this itself is a reason you want to read on. You want to know how things turn out - or rather you need to know how things turn out.

The characters, as I've already mentioned, are masterfully created. Again, you get the idea that the author has been creating these souls over a long period of time before writing the book, because every idiosyncrasy, every back story and every personality is so well rendered. There is never a hiccup. Never does one character act differently to the way they did in the last chapter, never do they speak differently and never does the author spring a cheap twist by making any of the characters change to suit the plot. All of these details mean that you empathise with the characters and feel as though you have known them for a long time, a sign of a talented author.

Clearly, the author has a keen eye for detail and this book is all the better for it. Hopefully she can weave up something similar for the future books in the series, because I believe Vivian's story will be loved by many readers of all ages.

There are some dark bits that some people may find disturbing, so I recommend reading it yourself before introducing younger children, but having said that, it depends on where in the world you grew up. There are clear influences of Nordic folklore, shades of the brothers Grimm (something I haven't seen compared yet) and those who are familiar and ok with that won't be put off by the darker aspects. Myself, I believe my children would love the story and I think there are some fantastic and inspiring messages sprinkled throughout this book that far outweigh the darker parts. Viv's reality is a reflection of our own and so expect some evil.

Finally, I must say that I fully recommend this book. There are no plateaus in the story, the characters are tangible, the themes are unique and exciting, the world has been painted with expertise beyond the authors (presumed) age and most importantly, the plot just keeps giving.

Please, if you haven't already, buy this book, read it, pass it on and help this talented author receive some much deserved exposure.

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I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's... Show more...

I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's the kind of story that pulls you in with both hands and doesn't let go until you realise it's been three hours since you last blinked. The twists and turns make it impossible to put down - "just one more chapter", you'll say to yourself, every 10-20 minutes.

Without giving anything away, the story is superbly driven, from start to finish, and for the uninitiated there are a number of points along the way where your hairs will stand on end. The story is spellbinding and you sense that in every chapter, the author has pored over every minute detail, probably for years on end, to create a living, almost tangible experience for the reader. You feel as though you know the characters, particularly the protagonist, and this itself is a reason you want to read on. You want to know how things turn out - or rather you need to know how things turn out.

The characters, as I've already mentioned, are masterfully created. Again, you get the idea that the author has been creating these souls over a long period of time before writing the book, because every idiosyncrasy, every back story and every personality is so well rendered. There is never a hiccup. Never does one character act differently to the way they did in the last chapter, never do they speak differently and never does the author spring a cheap twist by making any of the characters change to suit the plot. All of these details mean that you empathise with the characters and feel as though you have known them for a long time, a sign of a talented author.

Clearly, the author has a keen eye for detail and this book is all the better for it. Hopefully she can weave up something similar for the future books in the series, because I believe Vivian's story will be loved by many readers of all ages.

There are some dark bits that some people may find disturbing, so I recommend reading it yourself before introducing younger children, but having said that, it depends on where in the world you grew up. There are clear influences of Nordic folklore, shades of the brothers Grimm (something I haven't seen compared yet) and those who are familiar and ok with that won't be put off by the darker aspects. Myself, I believe my children would love the story and I think there are some fantastic and inspiring messages sprinkled throughout this book that far outweigh the darker parts. Viv's reality is a reflection of our own and so expect some evil.

Finally, I must say that I fully recommend this book. There are no plateaus in the story, the characters are tangible, the themes are unique and exciting, the world has been painted with expertise beyond the authors (presumed) age and most importantly, the plot just keeps giving.

Please, if you haven't already, buy this book, read it, pass it on and help this talented author receive some much deserved exposure.

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I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's... Show more...

I've intended to write a review for this book since finishing it a few weeks back, but it's such a unique and enthralling read, it's daunting attempting to sum it up in a few short words.

I didn't quite know what to expect to begin with, especially having relatively little experience in the fantasy genre, but by the end of the first part of the book, I was hooked.

It's the kind of story that pulls you in with both hands and doesn't let go until you realise it's been three hours since you last blinked. The twists and turns make it impossible to put down - "just one more chapter", you'll say to yourself, every 10-20 minutes.

Without giving anything away, the story is superbly driven, from start to finish, and for the uninitiated there are a number of points along the way where your hairs will stand on end. The story is spellbinding and you sense that in every chapter, the author has pored over every minute detail, probably for years on end, to create a living, almost tangible experience for the reader. You feel as though you know the characters, particularly the protagonist, and this itself is a reason you want to read on. You want to know how things turn out - or rather you need to know how things turn out.

The characters, as I've already mentioned, are masterfully created. Again, you get the idea that the author has been creating these souls over a long period of time before writing the book, because every idiosyncrasy, every back story and every personality is so well rendered. There is never a hiccup. Never does one character act differently to the way they did in the last chapter, never do they speak differently and never does the author spring a cheap twist by making any of the characters change to suit the plot. All of these details mean that you empathise with the characters and feel as though you have known them for a long time, a sign of a talented author.

Clearly, the author has a keen eye for detail and this book is all the better for it. Hopefully she can weave up something similar for the future books in the series, because I believe Vivian's story will be loved by many readers of all ages.

There are some dark bits that some people may find disturbing, so I recommend reading it yourself before introducing younger children, but having said that, it depends on where in the world you grew up. There are clear influences of Nordic folklore, shades of the brothers Grimm (something I haven't seen compared yet) and those who are familiar and ok with that won't be put off by the darker aspects. Myself, I believe my children would love the story and I think there are some fantastic and inspiring messages sprinkled throughout this book that far outweigh the darker parts. Viv's reality is a reflection of our own and so expect some evil.

Finally, I must say that I fully recommend this book. There are no plateaus in the story, the characters are tangible, the themes are unique and exciting, the world has been painted with expertise beyond the authors (presumed) age and most importantly, the plot just keeps giving.

Please, if you haven't already, buy this book, read it, pass it on and help this talented author receive some much deserved exposure.

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If your a lover of fantasy,sci-fis, and overall genuine good reads than this story is definitely for you. Weaver of Odds meets all expectations. The story line itself was very unique,and the characters/creatures were well developed and endearing. Not to mention, the story is very well written. I can honestly say that there was never a boring moment in this read. No spoilers here, but I must say that... Show more...

If your a lover of fantasy,sci-fis, and overall genuine good reads than this story is definitely for you. Weaver of Odds meets all expectations. The story line itself was very unique,and the characters/creatures were well developed and endearing. Not to mention, the story is very well written. I can honestly say that there was never a boring moment in this read. No spoilers here, but I must say that for me this story was right up there with Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. Simply amazing. This author is now on my radar! A must read!

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Borrowed from the library of Enschede, the Netherlands and read it over the weekend. The story kept unfolding and unfolding, suckling me deeper and deeper into its amazing fantasy world, which by the way, is original, vast and mesmerizing. I thought to myself: how is this author not more known, but then I started googling Blackwick and realized she IS known, but not in a loud and screaming way, but... Show more...

Borrowed from the library of Enschede, the Netherlands and read it over the weekend. The story kept unfolding and unfolding, suckling me deeper and deeper into its amazing fantasy world, which by the way, is original, vast and mesmerizing. I thought to myself: how is this author not more known, but then I started googling Blackwick and realized she IS known, but not in a loud and screaming way, but in a exquisite storyteller way.

Vivian Amberville is what Harry Potter was to the 1990: a trendsetter. It's something completely unique altogether, being an epic philosophical fantasy with science fiction traces. You get this little girl whose imagination can reshape reality and everything that happens to her just sucks you right in.

I recommend this book to anyone who has an open mind and wants to lose themselves in a dark and twisted world where reality is everything you imagine it to be.

I enjoyed this story so much, I ended up buying several paperback copies, and since the author lives in the Netherlands (which I didn't know!) I received one of them signed by the author herself.

I heard the next book in the Vivian Amberville series is expected this year in bookstores across the Netherlands. It goes without saying I'll be buying the continuation!

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my favourite character is Kaap, who seems to be a symbol of everything Vivian Amberville's universe stands for. His story is incredibly sad, him being the last of his species, and yet Kaap continues to hope and "imagine better", even if the whole Alarian world had branded him as "lesser creature" and "lesserkin" and just a stupid dumb animal to be exploited as a tool and hunted into extinction.Show more...

my favourite character is Kaap, who seems to be a symbol of everything Vivian Amberville's universe stands for. His story is incredibly sad, him being the last of his species, and yet Kaap continues to hope and "imagine better", even if the whole Alarian world had branded him as "lesser creature" and "lesserkin" and just a stupid dumb animal to be exploited as a tool and hunted into extinction.

His name in Alarian is Kaap-inna-Valma and literally means "Hole-in-the-Wall", a perfect metaphor for how little and unimportant people make him, even if he is truly sentient, a shape-shifter, a telepath, and can shape reality into whatever he imagines. I think it's symbolic how from a Hole-in-the-Wall, he becomes a "doorway" or a tunnel, or a way in or out of a situation, for whence Vivian/Louise Blackwick beautifully branding him as a "Weaver of Ways".

Kaap is a work of true genius, and this little creature alone makes Vivian Amberville unique, original and fresh. Harry Potter is awesome and since I'm British, I grew up with it, but it's time to let new authors and film makers offer us a new escape. We need something original, something that will transcend the borders of history.

We need Vivian Amberville and we need authors like Louise Blackwick to bring us there

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A friend recommended me the new fantasy book by Louise Blackwick and I decided to give it a try. After reading it in under 3 days, I fell in love with its characters and Vivian's amazing and trippy journey. It was AMAZING!

Moreover, I was happy to hear Vivian Amberville is a SERIES and that the sequel will come in 2019.

Read it and spread the word. Vivian Amberville is... Show more...

A friend recommended me the new fantasy book by Louise Blackwick and I decided to give it a try. After reading it in under 3 days, I fell in love with its characters and Vivian's amazing and trippy journey. It was AMAZING!

Moreover, I was happy to hear Vivian Amberville is a SERIES and that the sequel will come in 2019.

Read it and spread the word. Vivian Amberville is a new fantasy series worthy of its fame!

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I don't understand. This book is everywhere. My friends all know about it (I live in the Netherlands) and it's being circulated all around. Why so few reviews? Why are so many people reading it, enjoying it and not bothering to say something about it?

Anyway, moving on. The Weaver of Odds is the phenomenal debut of dutch author Louise Blackwick. Many of us think the Vivian Amberville... Show more...

I don't understand. This book is everywhere. My friends all know about it (I live in the Netherlands) and it's being circulated all around. Why so few reviews? Why are so many people reading it, enjoying it and not bothering to say something about it?

Anyway, moving on. The Weaver of Odds is the phenomenal debut of dutch author Louise Blackwick. Many of us think the Vivian Amberville series is going to grow into a phenomenon, much like the Harry Potter franchise. Since it's only one book out, with the sequel The Book of Chaos expected to come to libraries and bookstores in 2019, there is plenty of space left for readers from other countries to experience it too.

Here's the short version of what you can expect from this book: it's got people who weave into the fabric of reality; it's got a protagonist who can change the course of events, an incredible world where everything is possible including rewriting the course of history and an epic journey beyond the fabric of reality. The power of the imagination is a huge factor in the first book, because it teaches people to be responsible for the ideas they put out there.

A must read for all ages!

And for the love of god people, review it!

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Vivian's story is one of beauty and also of hardship. It unravels gently at first, and then faster and faster like a ball of yarn. I was absolutely amazed by Mrs. Blackwick's incredible worlds, characters, lore. The journeys those characters took paints a vivid tapestry of human suffering and the beauty of imagination. Despite it being a fantasy book, it feels real, more real than anything I've read... Show more...

Vivian's story is one of beauty and also of hardship. It unravels gently at first, and then faster and faster like a ball of yarn. I was absolutely amazed by Mrs. Blackwick's incredible worlds, characters, lore. The journeys those characters took paints a vivid tapestry of human suffering and the beauty of imagination. Despite it being a fantasy book, it feels real, more real than anything I've read in a long long time.

Please hurry up with the next book in the series!

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I devoured this book in under 2 days and was really impressed by the level of storytelling. My favourite part was Vivian in the home of the Artisan. You can really see how much effort was put in characterization and world-building by just reading that chapter. Now multiply that chapter by 1000 and you get what The Weaver of Odds is.

It's amazing in every way and it blew my mind away.... Show more...

I devoured this book in under 2 days and was really impressed by the level of storytelling. My favourite part was Vivian in the home of the Artisan. You can really see how much effort was put in characterization and world-building by just reading that chapter. Now multiply that chapter by 1000 and you get what The Weaver of Odds is.

It's amazing in every way and it blew my mind away. Do not skip!

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What a genuinely amazing read! I was so surprised to find an awesome book of this quality on free on amazon, but then I realized that I was just really lucky because it's usually around 9 dollars and it's almost never on sale.

Even so, I have to say this book is a masterpiece and worth its pricetag. It's easily comparable in quality of storytelling to Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter... Show more...

What a genuinely amazing read! I was so surprised to find an awesome book of this quality on free on amazon, but then I realized that I was just really lucky because it's usually around 9 dollars and it's almost never on sale.

Even so, I have to say this book is a masterpiece and worth its pricetag. It's easily comparable in quality of storytelling to Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter and I'm not just saying that. It really is way up there, and although it's fantasy, it creates its own genre!

Do not skip this book. It's THAT incredible!

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When I first encountered the Vivian Amberville book series, I thought what everyone else thought: that it was a cool, funny and epic read, full of adventure and suspense the likes of Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter.

It was only at my second reading of "The Weaver of Odds", (as well as the free advent calendar stories set in the same universe) that I realized that Vivian Amberville... Show more...

When I first encountered the Vivian Amberville book series, I thought what everyone else thought: that it was a cool, funny and epic read, full of adventure and suspense the likes of Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter.

It was only at my second reading of "The Weaver of Odds", (as well as the free advent calendar stories set in the same universe) that I realized that Vivian Amberville is truly a transcedental read. Sometimes about it transcends the profane and gives way into the sacred.

Not only does it imbue subtle philosophies and symbolic teachings in its text, but also condenses an accurate landscape of jungian archetypes as a subtext. The interpretations one can derive from this fantasy series are so numerous, so deep and so cleverly concocted (such as certain biblical and mythological references), it tells me it could have only been deliberate. Just like in Animal Farm or 1984, nothing in this story exists accidentally, and one can recognize it right away.

For me, Vivian Amberville is a mirror to our collective consciousness. It is no less than a metastory of transcedental values, which both warns and instructs on the benefits and the dangers of a chaotic imagination.

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Yes, finally someone wrote something trippy, smart and exciting and it's absolutely fabulous! I love this book to the very core and there's absolutely NOTHING I'd change about it. It's that perfect!

What I don't understand, however, is how can all my friends and co-workers know about it and still so few reviews online? So many thousands of people know about it and I still can't believe... Show more...

Yes, finally someone wrote something trippy, smart and exciting and it's absolutely fabulous! I love this book to the very core and there's absolutely NOTHING I'd change about it. It's that perfect!

What I don't understand, however, is how can all my friends and co-workers know about it and still so few reviews online? So many thousands of people know about it and I still can't believe it has only a handful of reviews on here, Goodreads and on Amazon. What's wrong with people these days? Why don't they review their favourite books? Come on peoples, let's review it!

Can't wait for upcoming book in the Vivian Amberville franchise, the Book of Chaos.

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This book surprised me and continued to surprise me begining to end. Some might say the chapters right before Vivian's fall are a little bit too expositional, but seeing as this is the first book in the series, it didn't bother me much.

When Vivian reaches the other side of reality, the call to adventure is incredible and I found myself experiencing the same sort of wonder I had when... Show more...

This book surprised me and continued to surprise me begining to end. Some might say the chapters right before Vivian's fall are a little bit too expositional, but seeing as this is the first book in the series, it didn't bother me much.

When Vivian reaches the other side of reality, the call to adventure is incredible and I found myself experiencing the same sort of wonder I had when Harry Potter first attended the Wizarding School. Vivian, who has been locked away for the greater part of her life, is now free to explore an entire universe on the edge of existence. What she finds in nonexistence is unexpected, wondrous and to a very large degree, perilous.

It's like the first time you play Terraria and you need to figure out how to survive the night.

In short, I adore this story! Everything is so well constructed and so unexpected, you feel like you are watching the actions unfold through the lens of camera.

The entire time, a movie was playing in my head and boy, was I hyper-entertained or what! Don't remember being that intellectually challenged and at the same time, entertained since watching Inception.

Vivian Amberville IS AMAZING. Do yourself a favour and read it, and you'll known for yourself why my statement deserves capital letters.

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NO NOT LET THIS BOOK SERIES SLIP YOUR ATTENTION!

Not only is this book series awesome but it's based on a truly original concept (that one can "weave'straight into the fabric of reality).

Not only is the world-building of Vivian Amberville amazing, but it also carries a deeper philosophical message, which I won't spoil here.

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NO NOT LET THIS BOOK SERIES SLIP YOUR ATTENTION!

Not only is this book series awesome but it's based on a truly original concept (that one can "weave'straight into the fabric of reality).

Not only is the world-building of Vivian Amberville amazing, but it also carries a deeper philosophical message, which I won't spoil here.

In an age of stale story-telling, Vivian Amberville feels refreshing, avant-garde even. Original in every way.

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When people ask me to describe the Vivian Amberville book series, I tell them this: it is the Monty Python-esque British humour of Terry Pratchett, the symbolism of Nietzsche and Jung, the world-building dimensionality of Tolkien, the gray characters of George R.R. Martin, the 90's nostalgia of Harry Potter, the trippy craziness of C.S Lewis, the nightmarish spawns of H.P. Lovecraft wrapped in epic,... Show more...

When people ask me to describe the Vivian Amberville book series, I tell them this: it is the Monty Python-esque British humour of Terry Pratchett, the symbolism of Nietzsche and Jung, the world-building dimensionality of Tolkien, the gray characters of George R.R. Martin, the 90's nostalgia of Harry Potter, the trippy craziness of C.S Lewis, the nightmarish spawns of H.P. Lovecraft wrapped in epic, visual splendour reminiscent of movies like Pan's Labyrinth, Tron Legacy, The Neverending story and the Matrix.

On top of this, you've got people who can manipulate reality and the destiny of every living thing with nothing but their thoughts, and guess what? They're not even the good guys.

I always thought "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds" (by the brilliant Louise Blackwick) has that an instant classic vibe, and now I know why. They weren't kidding when they said Vivian Amberville was no simple book series, but an experience.

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Picked Vivian Amberville, the weaver of odds at the library in my town. It had the trippiest cover and I admit its blurb intrigued me, but nothing prepared me for the awesomeness I experienced while reading it. I actually had to return 4 times to the library to finish reading the book cos I'm a broke ass teen, don't ave no library card to borrow it either, but I really recommend anyone else who's a... Show more...

Picked Vivian Amberville, the weaver of odds at the library in my town. It had the trippiest cover and I admit its blurb intrigued me, but nothing prepared me for the awesomeness I experienced while reading it. I actually had to return 4 times to the library to finish reading the book cos I'm a broke ass teen, don't ave no library card to borrow it either, but I really recommend anyone else who's a bit better off than me to invest in this book series. Totally worth the cash, it entertains, makes you laugh, and it makes you think. This author's work is a-mazing! You can actually read some of her stories for free on her website louiseblackwick.com.

Man, this fantasy was some trip and I can't wait for more releases!

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I'm in love with this book and the multiple realities Blackwick created in the Vivian Amberville series. First thing I read from her were some micro stories from an Advent Calendar, and it made me curious about the book too.

It was better than I expected. Sure, there were some hiccups here and there in which the world-building went a bit too far, but it always turned out to be worth... Show more...

I'm in love with this book and the multiple realities Blackwick created in the Vivian Amberville series. First thing I read from her were some micro stories from an Advent Calendar, and it made me curious about the book too.

It was better than I expected. Sure, there were some hiccups here and there in which the world-building went a bit too far, but it always turned out to be worth reading about in the end, because Blackwick is the kind of writer who makes a seemingly inimportant detail become the crux of the main plot.

There's something about this author, I can't quite put my finger on. She looks/seems way too young to be wriitng at this level, and for a foreign person, her English is way too good and too british to come from someone who learned English as their 2nd or 3rd language. It's almost like Vivian Amberville came from another one of J.K.Rowling's secret pennames. Remember Robert Galbraith? I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if miss Rowling shows up one day and declares she's the mind behind the Vivian Amberville saga.

At any rate, if Louise Blackwick is a different person than Rowling, and her mind is behind this series, then I owe Blackwick an apology, and would even urge the world to put her on their watchlist, because that's one seriously talented young author, a bit like the authors of old.

Do I recommend Vivian Amberville to anyone? Hell yes! Doesn't matter if you love fantasy or not. This book has got enough backbone to be entertaining and not take itself too seriously, despite its fantastical nature.

Seriously, just go and get it and read it now! Get it on paperback, if you can. They ship everywhere in the world and it doesn't cost all that much. Totally worth the investment! Plus it's the kind of book you'd want to have on your shelf and get back to it, now and then.

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Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds is probably the most hyped fantasy book atm, maybe because of its upcoming sequel, The Book of Chaos.

Managed to read it in some 3 days, and yes, it was excellent in every way, but I hate it when some friend of mine overrates this as some kind of "masterpiece". Alright, so it is a book for smart people, being a philosophical fantasy and all. The... Show more...

Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds is probably the most hyped fantasy book atm, maybe because of its upcoming sequel, The Book of Chaos.

Managed to read it in some 3 days, and yes, it was excellent in every way, but I hate it when some friend of mine overrates this as some kind of "masterpiece". Alright, so it is a book for smart people, being a philosophical fantasy and all. The political commentary and the world development were excellently delivered, but it's not "masterpiece-level" crazy associated with, say George Orwell or Lewis Carol.

Don't get me wrong, I liked many aspects of Blackwick's work, but it's still the 1st novel ever in the series and there's plenty of room for improvement. I have to admit her work has that "instant classic" vibe, so if you're looking for that Harry Potter-like nostalgia in characterization, worlds created and plot-building, then this is probably for you.

But IMHO it ain't no masterpiece and I'm not ready to grand it that label. It's bloody excellent and entertaining, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

I still recommend this to anyone who loves a well-written fantasy story with plenty of meat and philosophical substance. Heck, I'll probably buy the rest of the Vivian Amberville novels just to see if the author can surprise me.

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I can't believe there are so little reviews on this ultra-popular series. I live in Colorado and pretty much all my uni colleagues have read and deeply enjoyed The Weaver of Odds!

When I first discovered the first book in the series, I couldn't believe how engaging it was. Deeply layered, original, full of flavour and texture. I fell in love with the book right away, and needless to... Show more...

I can't believe there are so little reviews on this ultra-popular series. I live in Colorado and pretty much all my uni colleagues have read and deeply enjoyed The Weaver of Odds!

When I first discovered the first book in the series, I couldn't believe how engaging it was. Deeply layered, original, full of flavour and texture. I fell in love with the book right away, and needless to say I'm pretty much sold for the whole series. I'd buy Blackwick's grocery list if she published it.

Don't let Vivian Amberville slip your attention. It is a rare, precious gem in a genre already saturated by cliches and tropes. I have NEVER read anything more original than The Weaver of Odds. I can honestly say Vivian Amberville deserved infinitely more exposure than it has.

10000% recommend!

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This book was one of the most remarkable stories I've read in a long time. The story is fast-paced and easy to follow, but the Vivian Amberville universe is vast, complex and multi-layered, just like the characters. The story takes place in a dark and dystopian UK (now called Great England) - a futuristic world ruled by poverty, social dissolution and an incurable sickness brought by the rising ocean... Show more...

This book was one of the most remarkable stories I've read in a long time. The story is fast-paced and easy to follow, but the Vivian Amberville universe is vast, complex and multi-layered, just like the characters. The story takes place in a dark and dystopian UK (now called Great England) - a futuristic world ruled by poverty, social dissolution and an incurable sickness brought by the rising ocean ties called "Black Flu". We meet Vivian, an orphan who suffers under the tight hand of Martha Burlington, a woman who runs the Ala Spuria Shelter for Strays (sort of an English orphanage for low-born, orphaned kids). Vivian escapes the orphanage through a Number Lottery by "bending the odds" and ends up being adopted by a rich and prominent family from Milton Keynes. Vivian is a troubled child, who realizes she can make the most unlikely event, likely (weaving odds), a realization which brings her to all sort of supernatural experiences. She ends up hallucinating about a "hidden dimension" and even ends up going there in person, to a place called "Non-Existence". What she experiences is A Song of Ice and Fire and Harry Potter-level of storytelling. I don't want to spoil it for you, but Vivian's adventures beyond the fabric of reality is what really hooked me to this story. In that world, Vivian is both villain and hero, and ends up participating in "The Weaver Trials", one of the most dangerous competitions in cosmic reality. An astonishing, surreal story that deserves a huge auddience. I would have given it 10 stars if I could. Incomparable to anything I've read so far!

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Well, first I thought, this little-known author created an original, immersive fantasy world that became an international bestseller which may well rival even the great J.K. Rowling and this, by itself, IS ABSOLUTE NUTS!

But I have to admit that when I first read the book, I also thought: heck, this story is awesome. In fact, it's so good, I wouldn't be surprised if people made a big... Show more...

Well, first I thought, this little-known author created an original, immersive fantasy world that became an international bestseller which may well rival even the great J.K. Rowling and this, by itself, IS ABSOLUTE NUTS!

But I have to admit that when I first read the book, I also thought: heck, this story is awesome. In fact, it's so good, I wouldn't be surprised if people made a big deal of it.

and then it was like, BOOM SHAKA LAKA! "thoughts became things"

I probably "wove those odds" just as much as the writer did.

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I haven't read many books that made me feel this, but for some odd reason, I discover something new every time I read The Weaver of Odds. I'm not even a particularly large fan of fantasy but this book has something special... a soul.

Louise Blackwick can cook a plot like no other. I know how she writes and you can never see it coming. Some insignificant detail in book 1 will be a turn... Show more...

I haven't read many books that made me feel this, but for some odd reason, I discover something new every time I read The Weaver of Odds. I'm not even a particularly large fan of fantasy but this book has something special... a soul.

Louise Blackwick can cook a plot like no other. I know how she writes and you can never see it coming. Some insignificant detail in book 1 will be a turn of events in book 5, or something like that. just read and see

I know I'm sold for the entire series.

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I was a bit reluctant about the "philosophical fantasy" genre, knowing it was a new genre, but I'm glad I sat through with this amazing book.

I discovered a hidden gem with an astonishing plot, fascinating characters and rather trippy locations. The book is accessible on the surface but hides some deep themes about fate and free will, and the main character herself is very much in the... Show more...

I was a bit reluctant about the "philosophical fantasy" genre, knowing it was a new genre, but I'm glad I sat through with this amazing book.

I discovered a hidden gem with an astonishing plot, fascinating characters and rather trippy locations. The book is accessible on the surface but hides some deep themes about fate and free will, and the main character herself is very much in the grey.

I cannot wait to return to the vast and gritty Vivian Amberville universe. It feels very much like home to me.

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Oh my god, I love this book! I found out about it a bit too late. The story is known but it's not in the mainstream yet (I wish it were though. it's worth it) but it's gaining more and more popularity of late.

The story is amazing; the writing impeccable, the plot a bit trippy and not everyone will get the darker, more philosophical undertones of the book, but it's one of those rare... Show more...

Oh my god, I love this book! I found out about it a bit too late. The story is known but it's not in the mainstream yet (I wish it were though. it's worth it) but it's gaining more and more popularity of late.

The story is amazing; the writing impeccable, the plot a bit trippy and not everyone will get the darker, more philosophical undertones of the book, but it's one of those rare gems you love to have in your collection.

I can't wait for "The Book of Chaos" to hit the market!

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Vivian Amberville is a rare gem I discoverd entirely by accident. I purchased it during a Christmas sale, but knowing what I know now, I would have been happy to pay the full price.

The story is A-mazing with capital A, unique and exquisite in every regard. It is deep, atmospheric and will put the reader through its paces. It's one of those stories where long after you finished reading,... Show more...

Vivian Amberville is a rare gem I discoverd entirely by accident. I purchased it during a Christmas sale, but knowing what I know now, I would have been happy to pay the full price.

The story is A-mazing with capital A, unique and exquisite in every regard. It is deep, atmospheric and will put the reader through its paces. It's one of those stories where long after you finished reading, you find yourself smiling to yourself and thinking about it for months on end. It sticks to your imagination.

It you haven't already, you need to give this rare gem of a book a try!

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This story is controversial and for good reasons. It's a dark coming of age story with existential and surrealist twists. It's got one of the most interesting cast of characters I've ever met and the plot kept me engaged (and even breathless) throughout the whole read.

This book is layered and complicated NOT for those who lack finesse.
I want to see more of Louise Blackwick.

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Can't believe this book hasn't got more reviews. All my friends know about it!

Vivian Amberville is like going through the rabbit-hole in Alice in Wonderland: you don't know what you'll find on the other side. I'm using this comparison on purpose, because in the story, Vivian is going to find a "second reality" which becomes like a descent into chaos. It's absolutely amazing on so many... Show more...

Can't believe this book hasn't got more reviews. All my friends know about it!

Vivian Amberville is like going through the rabbit-hole in Alice in Wonderland: you don't know what you'll find on the other side. I'm using this comparison on purpose, because in the story, Vivian is going to find a "second reality" which becomes like a descent into chaos. It's absolutely amazing on so many levels I can only praise it so much. You just need to READ it to understand what I mean.

Vivian Amberville brings back the golden age of fantasy writing, when books like Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia spoke to your soul and transported you into another world. It's on a whole different level than anything I've read in the past 10-15 years and I love it!

I know the author Louise Blackwick is heavily working on the sequel to "The Weaver of Odds" which I believe will be called "The Book of Chaos".
I don't remember ever wanting a book more than I do now. 5 stars is not enough to describe how awesome this book series is.

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I bought this book on a whim, because the idea appealed to me. It took a few chapters for me to really get into it, but once I did, it picked up beautifully and I couldn't put it down anymore.

Spoiler: in chapter 5 or so, when Vivian falls through a hole in the fabric of reality and discovers this chaotic parallel world, the book becomes like a drug. I haven't been this engaged with... Show more...

I bought this book on a whim, because the idea appealed to me. It took a few chapters for me to really get into it, but once I did, it picked up beautifully and I couldn't put it down anymore.

Spoiler: in chapter 5 or so, when Vivian falls through a hole in the fabric of reality and discovers this chaotic parallel world, the book becomes like a drug. I haven't been this engaged with a book since reading Harry Potter.

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I surely expected a mind-blowing reading experience, but I never expected a MASTERPIECE-level reading experience.

The story unfolds beautifully, seamlessly and purposefully. The story is very detailed and every detail has its place. The characters are fully-fleshed and the story is one of the most original things I've read in my life.

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I surely expected a mind-blowing reading experience, but I never expected a MASTERPIECE-level reading experience.

The story unfolds beautifully, seamlessly and purposefully. The story is very detailed and every detail has its place. The characters are fully-fleshed and the story is one of the most original things I've read in my life.

Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds definitely exceeded all expectations and I await the upcoming sequels of the series with great anticipation!

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I wanted so much to tear down this book, because of the huge hype around it and how I was hearing about it literally EVERYWHERE. I was actually going to jot down a 1 star review without even reading the book, but at the very last moment, I decided to at least open this book I pirated and take at least a measly look inside.

I fell in love with it right away. It's something special altogether;... Show more...

I wanted so much to tear down this book, because of the huge hype around it and how I was hearing about it literally EVERYWHERE. I was actually going to jot down a 1 star review without even reading the book, but at the very last moment, I decided to at least open this book I pirated and take at least a measly look inside.

I fell in love with it right away. It's something special altogether; something my initial distaste for the idea could not have foreseen.

It really is as good as they say it is. It's not just some Inception shit where a girl used thoughts to change reality. It's original, it's elaborate, it touches you and it's a genuine good story.

I came back and bought 2 paperbacks b/c I really enjoyed the book and wanted to give the artist my support. I want to read more from this writer.

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This book was spectacular! Better than Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, better than anything I've ever read, really. If I had to describe it, I wouldn't even know where to begin.

Just to give you a hint, here are some of the things you'll find in this book:

- people who can change the substance of reality
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This book was spectacular! Better than Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, better than anything I've ever read, really. If I had to describe it, I wouldn't even know where to begin.

Just to give you a hint, here are some of the things you'll find in this book:

- people who can change the substance of reality
- a protagonist whose imagination can change outcomes and events
- a fully-fleshed world beyond the fabric of reality
- adventure, intrigue, danger, excitement, sorrow, melancholy
- humorous characters and hilarious situations
- deep philosophical constructs, some of which pretty dark
- a roller-coaster of feelings, ranging from laughing on one page, and crying uncontrollably on the next page.
- an original, never-before-heard story tied together in brilliant storytelling
- a seamless melting of the science fiction and fantasy genre
- a soul

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I actually came across the free Advent Calendar stories present on this site, and I felt like I needed to know more about the Vivian Amberville universe. The advent stories were written in a lighter tine (funny, quirky, sarcastic) than the book "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds". The book is everything the advent stories were, but a lot DEEPER, sometimes darker and scarier, and I couldn't believe... Show more...

I actually came across the free Advent Calendar stories present on this site, and I felt like I needed to know more about the Vivian Amberville universe. The advent stories were written in a lighter tine (funny, quirky, sarcastic) than the book "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds". The book is everything the advent stories were, but a lot DEEPER, sometimes darker and scarier, and I couldn't believe this book was not more popular. Turns out it IS POPULAR but the readership is mostly based in English-speaking countries!!

Any way, the story is a masterpiece. I came for the Advent Stories but I stayed for the book, which is a series! yay! That means there will be more Vivian Amberville books set in this amazing universe of 2 dystopians... Existence and Non-Existence.

Really love it! Vivian Amberville deserves its own movie and game. It is THAT immersive!

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They say author don't write stories like they used to, but this one did! Vivian Amberville is a fantasy story unlike anything I've read before! Its universe is rich and teeming with lore, history and humour.

If you're not convinced if this book is for you, The author (Louise Blackwick) even published 24 free advent stories that complete the Vivian Amberville universe. I wasn't planning... Show more...

They say author don't write stories like they used to, but this one did! Vivian Amberville is a fantasy story unlike anything I've read before! Its universe is rich and teeming with lore, history and humour.

If you're not convinced if this book is for you, The author (Louise Blackwick) even published 24 free advent stories that complete the Vivian Amberville universe. I wasn't planning to leave a review, even if I finished the story ages ago, but I was so happy with the advent calendar stories set in the vivian universe that I thought: this author deserves it!

Go ahead and give it a try. Vivian Amberville exceeded all my expectations!

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This is the first time I've been impressed with a new author and a new release.A very original idea to combine epic fiction with philosophy. I honestly cannot compare this work with anything else. It outruns Matrix by a mile! It is a colourful double universe, science fiction and fantasy all in one with a cast of characters you will fall in love with (or despise) right away.

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This is the first time I've been impressed with a new author and a new release.A very original idea to combine epic fiction with philosophy. I honestly cannot compare this work with anything else. It outruns Matrix by a mile! It is a colourful double universe, science fiction and fantasy all in one with a cast of characters you will fall in love with (or despise) right away.

The author even created fictional languages to make the world more believable and boy, it really shows! The Artisan and Kaap the Hole in the Wall are my absolute favourite characters ever!

The settings are surreal like the dream construct of Inception, fantastical yet realistic and a mix of quirky and whimsical with dark and dramatic. The plot reflects that too. It is very fast paced and contains many memorable and inspiring scenes.

I hope this book becomes a classic like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. It surely has all the markings of a classic!

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Oh my goodness, I love this book so much! Vivian Amberville is amazing and incomparable - and it reminds me of the Golden Age of writing, where instant classics were born in the course of years. Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds is an instant classic, and I can only hope the world would think the same.

This is one of those amazing reads that you'll remember for a long, long time,... Show more...

Oh my goodness, I love this book so much! Vivian Amberville is amazing and incomparable - and it reminds me of the Golden Age of writing, where instant classics were born in the course of years. Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds is an instant classic, and I can only hope the world would think the same.

This is one of those amazing reads that you'll remember for a long, long time, long after the book (or the series) is over. It is unique in the world and entirely amazing.

If you haven't picked this book up already, you need to do so ASAP. Not only it's worth it - you'll regret if you miss an amazing read like this.

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I heard about Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds through a friend in America and he enjoyed it so much I ordered my own copy.

I loved this book with all my heart and I can honestly say I see it become famous and mainstream soon enough, because it's that great!

The Vivian Amberville book is seemingly for teenagers, but my opinion is that only adults will truly come... Show more...

I heard about Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds through a friend in America and he enjoyed it so much I ordered my own copy.

I loved this book with all my heart and I can honestly say I see it become famous and mainstream soon enough, because it's that great!

The Vivian Amberville book is seemingly for teenagers, but my opinion is that only adults will truly come to appreciate it. It was clearly written for smart people.

Would recommend Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds to every lover of great fiction and unique stories!

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I bought the book here, on the website, and it conquered my heart right away!

In short: the story mainly takes place in two worlds: one is a futuristic failed Great Britain, the other a fantasy realm where thoughts can be shaped into things. It's a dystopian science fiction novel and a dystopian fantasy novel all in one.

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I bought the book here, on the website, and it conquered my heart right away!

In short: the story mainly takes place in two worlds: one is a futuristic failed Great Britain, the other a fantasy realm where thoughts can be shaped into things. It's a dystopian science fiction novel and a dystopian fantasy novel all in one.

Vivian Amberville is the single most amazing fantasy book I've ever read!

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Vivian Amberville follows the story of a teenage girl who can manipulate the outcome of events. She can travel between dimensions and ultimately discovers she can reshape reality. The idea is definitely original and the book was written very very well.

I liked the story a lot, but at times I felt the philosophical implications were a bit too complicated for me to grasp, a bit like the... Show more...

Vivian Amberville follows the story of a teenage girl who can manipulate the outcome of events. She can travel between dimensions and ultimately discovers she can reshape reality. The idea is definitely original and the book was written very very well.

I liked the story a lot, but at times I felt the philosophical implications were a bit too complicated for me to grasp, a bit like the "The Matrix" scene with 'there is no spoon'. While Vivian Amberville's universe is as real as it can be (and not a computer simulation), at times it's a bit too complicated for the average reader. The whole philosophy of "thoughts become things" and "imagination drives reality" was spectacular but also hard to grasp sometimes. I may be only 15, but I felt that for a Young Adult book, it should have been watered down a bit.

Apart from that, Vivian Amberville is an amazing read. Definitely lives up to the hype and it deserves the popularity it got.

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This book was one of the most remarkable stories I've read in a long time. The story is fast-paced and easy to follow, but the Vivian Amberville universe is vast, complex and multi-layered, just like the characters. The story takes place in a dark and dystopian UK (now called Great England) - a futuristic world ruled by poverty, social dissolution and an incurable sickness brought by the rising ocean... Show more...

This book was one of the most remarkable stories I've read in a long time. The story is fast-paced and easy to follow, but the Vivian Amberville universe is vast, complex and multi-layered, just like the characters. The story takes place in a dark and dystopian UK (now called Great England) - a futuristic world ruled by poverty, social dissolution and an incurable sickness brought by the rising ocean ties called "Black Flu".

We meet Vivian, an orphan who suffers under the tight hand of Martha Burlington, a woman who runs the Ala Spuria Shelter for Strays (sort of an English orphanage for low-born, orphaned kids). Vivian escapes the orphanage through a Number Lottery by "bending the odds" and ends up being adopted by a rich and prominent family from Milton Keynes. Vivian is a troubled child, who realizes she can make the most unlikely event, likely (weaving odds), a realization which brings her to all sort of supernatural experiences.

She ends up hallucinating about a "hidden dimension" and even ends up going there in person, to a place called "Non-Existence". What she experiences is A Song of Ice and Fire and Harry Potter-level of storytelling. I don't want to spoil it for you, but Vivian's adventures beyond the fabric of reality is what really hooked me to this story. In that world, Vivian is both villain and hero, and ends up participating in "The Weaver Trials", one of the most dangerous competitions in cosmic reality.

An astonishing, surreal story that deserves a huge audience. I would have given it 10 stars if I could. incomparable to anything I've read so far!

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I bought a copy on this website, and it got to me in no time at all. I love the story so much, I returned to buy 6 more copies for my friends and colleagues. They all loved it, and created something like a cult-following. It's such an incredible story, it's difficult to put in words.

You have this poor little girl, and her imagination has the power to recreate the world. Deep, original... Show more...

I bought a copy on this website, and it got to me in no time at all. I love the story so much, I returned to buy 6 more copies for my friends and colleagues. They all loved it, and created something like a cult-following. It's such an incredible story, it's difficult to put in words.

You have this poor little girl, and her imagination has the power to recreate the world. Deep, original and simply breathtaking!

Vivian Amberville doesn't have enough reviews compared to how awesome the book is. Buy it, you won't regret!

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I've always been sceptical of new fantasy series. Surely everything has been written already. WRONG. Just like game of Thrones, this fantasy book creates its own genre. It's a mixture of philosophical fantasy, science fiction, dark humour and YA adventure novel.

In a matter of months I went from extremely sceptical to harcore fan of the Vivian Amberville series. I wish everyone would... Show more...

I've always been sceptical of new fantasy series. Surely everything has been written already. WRONG. Just like game of Thrones, this fantasy book creates its own genre. It's a mixture of philosophical fantasy, science fiction, dark humour and YA adventure novel.

In a matter of months I went from extremely sceptical to harcore fan of the Vivian Amberville series. I wish everyone would give it a try!

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I purchased this book here, on their page and it has quickly entered in my top 10 favourite fantasy series. It's right there in league with A song of ice and Fire, Wheel of Time and Harry Potter, LOTR and the like. Vivian Amberville is a fricking masterpiece!

What I enjoyed the most was the vast and detailed double-dystopian universe of the book series. Won't spoil anything on here,... Show more...

I purchased this book here, on their page and it has quickly entered in my top 10 favourite fantasy series. It's right there in league with A song of ice and Fire, Wheel of Time and Harry Potter, LOTR and the like. Vivian Amberville is a fricking masterpiece!

What I enjoyed the most was the vast and detailed double-dystopian universe of the book series. Won't spoil anything on here, but you see a futuristic dystopia and a medieval dystopia, all in the same timeline. Fricking amazing!

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I'm ashamed to admit it, but I downloaded the epub and pdf version of Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds from torrent sites. Since the book came out of nowhere, and it was incredibly hyped as a masterpiece of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, I wanted to give it a try before I try an unknown book.

Let me just say the book lived up to its hype and even surpassed it! It is indeed a masterpiece,... Show more...

I'm ashamed to admit it, but I downloaded the epub and pdf version of Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds from torrent sites. Since the book came out of nowhere, and it was incredibly hyped as a masterpiece of the fantasy/sci-fi genre, I wanted to give it a try before I try an unknown book.

Let me just say the book lived up to its hype and even surpassed it! It is indeed a masterpiece, written with incredibly skill, talent and. A book with a soul, that will likely be remembered along the likes of Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, A Song of Ice and Fire and Mistborn.

The characters are incredibly well-developed, and the world, the lore, are one of the most memorable non-clicheic I've ever read. The genre is also interesting: a philosophical fantasy, action-adventure book, and a very fast-paced read. I don't know where this author, "Louise Blackwick" came from, but she is a visionary, and deserves a award for this book alone. I heard the Vivian Amberville series was planned over a span of 15 years, and people can see from the first book that this is going to be epic.

I may have illegally downloaded her book at first, but I came back and purchased a handful of copies, for me and my friends, from the Vivian Amberville website. It was definitely worth it!

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I bough Weaver of Odds on the official page and let me first say I absolutely loved it. Characters, world(s), plot, world-building, themes... everything was original and incredibly well-developed.

The reason I'm only giving this book 3 stars is because 300 pages was not enough for my own eyes to do this series justice. I know this was only the first book in a series of 5, but for me... Show more...

I bough Weaver of Odds on the official page and let me first say I absolutely loved it. Characters, world(s), plot, world-building, themes... everything was original and incredibly well-developed.

The reason I'm only giving this book 3 stars is because 300 pages was not enough for my own eyes to do this series justice. I know this was only the first book in a series of 5, but for me it all ended rather abruptly, and I wish the author could have explained Vivian's last choice, in the last paragraph of the book. I expect it's probably going to be explained in the sequel, but I personally prefer books with a well-rounded ending.

Despite my review, I think this book is amazing, and I will definitely recommend it to all fantasy and sci-fi lovers. Vivian Amberville is a must-read and you shouldn't skip it! But this is just my way of letting the author know my preference.

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This book fell into my hands through a friend. I was sucked into the story right away, into what I think to be the best adventure novel since the great Jules Verne.

Much like Jules Verne, Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds introduces a long and fantastic journey, this time into a tangential reality, a parallel universe where people can control reality using their thoughts. Despite... Show more...

This book fell into my hands through a friend. I was sucked into the story right away, into what I think to be the best adventure novel since the great Jules Verne.

Much like Jules Verne, Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds introduces a long and fantastic journey, this time into a tangential reality, a parallel universe where people can control reality using their thoughts. Despite the clicheic parallel reality idea, the book is spectacularly original, stellarly written and fleshed out in perfect realism.

Despite it being a fantasy/sci fi novel, it is also a satire of our modern world, combining british humour with very dark and emotional scenes.

If you're having second thoughts about buying/reading this book, let me tell you it's totally worth it! VIVIAN AMBERVILLE IS LIKE NOTHING LIKE YOU'VE READ BEFORE. It will stay in your mind long after you've finished reading!

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I purchased this book on the official website, because I don't believe in Amazon and all that. The book turned out to be a page-turner and also ,very uniquely-written!

It's also a genre of fantasy that I never read before: a combination of science fiction, fantasy, satire, adventure book and deep, philosophical read, combined with trippy, surreal effects. The kind you'd see in a dream.Show more...

I purchased this book on the official website, because I don't believe in Amazon and all that. The book turned out to be a page-turner and also ,very uniquely-written!

It's also a genre of fantasy that I never read before: a combination of science fiction, fantasy, satire, adventure book and deep, philosophical read, combined with trippy, surreal effects. The kind you'd see in a dream.

You wouldn't think the formula works, but it absolutely does and it's amazing! (they said George Martin's ASOIAF formula of multiple POVs and killing main wouldn't work and there he is). Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds blew me away, with its original story, characters and originality.

I would even go as far as to say Vivian Amberville is going to be one of those great books out there, that has made history.

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This book is amazing! Not since the magic of J.K Rowling in the Harry Potter series, and the humour of Terry Pratchett in Discword did I experience such level of fiction! There was not one boring moment in the whole novel!

The story, the characters, the locations... everything is amazingly developed. Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds is an AAA+ read and I definitely recommend it... Show more...

This book is amazing! Not since the magic of J.K Rowling in the Harry Potter series, and the humour of Terry Pratchett in Discword did I experience such level of fiction! There was not one boring moment in the whole novel!

The story, the characters, the locations... everything is amazingly developed. Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds is an AAA+ read and I definitely recommend it to other epic fantasy fans.

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Vivian Amberville is a form of meta-fiction that captures the various facets of imagination in a unique manner. It speaks about the responsibilities that come with engaging our imagination in becoming free-willed and then manifestation. In this novel, the mind (as an imagining) realm has also an inner will which is solely molded by the spirit of each Weaver. By doing this we can say that it has an... Show more...

Vivian Amberville is a form of meta-fiction that captures the various facets of imagination in a unique manner. It speaks about the responsibilities that come with engaging our imagination in becoming free-willed and then manifestation. In this novel, the mind (as an imagining) realm has also an inner will which is solely molded by the spirit of each Weaver. By doing this we can say that it has an ethical dimension that questions our mode of being in the world through our actions (for a higher purpose). Thinking about alterity through and within the infinite possibilities of the fictional world(s) speaks about the importance that fiction has in our lives on a global scale.Reading it feels like a breath of magical realism and sci-fi, which can proudly stand together with Terry Pratchett, Jose Luis Borges and many others.

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I purchased Vivian Amberville on Kobo a few weeks ago because I knew it was a popular bestseller and wanted to give it a go. I read the book almost in one night and I instantly fell in love with the story, the characters and the lore, to the point it has now become one of my favourite fantasy books out there.

Vivian Amberville is an excellent fantasy book, and perhaps one of the most... Show more...

I purchased Vivian Amberville on Kobo a few weeks ago because I knew it was a popular bestseller and wanted to give it a go. I read the book almost in one night and I instantly fell in love with the story, the characters and the lore, to the point it has now become one of my favourite fantasy books out there.

Vivian Amberville is an excellent fantasy book, and perhaps one of the most unique, whimsical and magical stories ever created.

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Vivian Amberville is like the fantasy book of books, and its excellent narrative reminds me of Lord of the Rings, only more fast-paced and far more surreal. The characters are, however, more like in A Song of Fire and Ice - neither good nor bad, but conflicted - and the settings are both nightmarish and dreamlike, like in Alice in Wonderland.

The humour is a bit like in Terry Pratchett's... Show more...

Vivian Amberville is like the fantasy book of books, and its excellent narrative reminds me of Lord of the Rings, only more fast-paced and far more surreal. The characters are, however, more like in A Song of Fire and Ice - neither good nor bad, but conflicted - and the settings are both nightmarish and dreamlike, like in Alice in Wonderland.

The humour is a bit like in Terry Pratchett's Discworld, and its darker elements remind me of Edgar A. Poe and his predilection for horror fiction.

I can't wait to read the second installment!

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I was rather suspicious of book series that come out of nothing, but I loved the premise of the story so much (a female lead who could influence reality) that I purchased the paperback.

Vivian Amberville is now in my top 5 favourite fantasy book series, and for good reasons. I ain't gonna spoil anything in this review, but I knew I had something unique and amazing in my hand from the... Show more...

I was rather suspicious of book series that come out of nothing, but I loved the premise of the story so much (a female lead who could influence reality) that I purchased the paperback.

Vivian Amberville is now in my top 5 favourite fantasy book series, and for good reasons. I ain't gonna spoil anything in this review, but I knew I had something unique and amazing in my hand from the start. About halfway into the book, I became convinced this book series was going to be in my top 5 all-time favourites.

Definitely recommend!

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I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and I never thought I'd see the day an author manages to "recreate" the magical atmostphere and alluring universe of Harry Potter, without it being a Harry Potter Story.

let me tell you, Vivian Amberville is a book series like Harry Potter, only better! Heroes are unique and memorable, as are the locations and don't get me started about Vivian's sidekick,... Show more...

I'm a huge Harry Potter fan and I never thought I'd see the day an author manages to "recreate" the magical atmostphere and alluring universe of Harry Potter, without it being a Harry Potter Story.

let me tell you, Vivian Amberville is a book series like Harry Potter, only better! Heroes are unique and memorable, as are the locations and don't get me started about Vivian's sidekick, Kaap. It's a tale of two universes, which reminds me of Harry Potter's muggle world vs. wizards world, only this one is one step higher, because they both take place in the real world.

Amazing real, really. Can't believe I fell in love with another series.

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I was wary of any NEW popular fantasy book series, because I doubted I could find anything original that hasn't been tried before. I was wrong.

Vivian Amberville is a fantasy book series with spunk! It's got grit, it's got sass, and what's more, it's based on a completely original idea that makes it stand out on its own, from all the other popular fantasy series out there.
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I was wary of any NEW popular fantasy book series, because I doubted I could find anything original that hasn't been tried before. I was wrong.

Vivian Amberville is a fantasy book series with spunk! It's got grit, it's got sass, and what's more, it's based on a completely original idea that makes it stand out on its own, from all the other popular fantasy series out there.

If you truly love fantasy, you cannot miss this series!

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I'm a passionate gamer and a reader of fantasy fiction. A few years back, the game Witcher 3 - The Wild Hunt was released on the market and it changed my life and the face of gaming forever.

Last November, Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds was published, and once more, it changed my life and the face of fantasy fiction forever. The Witcher 3 and Vivian Amberville may not have anything... Show more...

I'm a passionate gamer and a reader of fantasy fiction. A few years back, the game Witcher 3 - The Wild Hunt was released on the market and it changed my life and the face of gaming forever.

Last November, Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds was published, and once more, it changed my life and the face of fantasy fiction forever. The Witcher 3 and Vivian Amberville may not have anything in common story-wise, but they are both masterpieces of their genre and category.

If you're into immersive fantasy worlds, show your support to the author and read Vivian Amberville. You won't just love it: you'll adore it and gonna be sad when it's over.

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I cannot stress strongly enough how amazing this book is! I got it from a
friend for free, but eventually I ordered my own copy, because it was simply too great not to have in my collection.

Vivian Amberville is the ultimate dystopian fantasy book series out there! It's not even set in one dystopian universe, but multiple (as in multiple realities), and it's the most amazing... Show more...

I cannot stress strongly enough how amazing this book is! I got it from a
friend for free, but eventually I ordered my own copy, because it was simply too great not to have in my collection.

Vivian Amberville is the ultimate dystopian fantasy book series out there! It's not even set in one dystopian universe, but multiple (as in multiple realities), and it's the most amazing story ever created.

I won't spoil it for anyone, but if you're a dystopian fantasy fan, you need to read this pronto!

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Ever since I read the Weaver of Odds, I became obsessed with the story, the world. It's one of the most immersive books I've ever had in my hand.

My opinion: Vivian Amberville is a coming of age book, but unlike anything out there, or at least unlike anything I've read so far.

The main character, Vivian, is forced to grow up very quickly by very bad circumstances, and... Show more...

Ever since I read the Weaver of Odds, I became obsessed with the story, the world. It's one of the most immersive books I've ever had in my hand.

My opinion: Vivian Amberville is a coming of age book, but unlike anything out there, or at least unlike anything I've read so far.

The main character, Vivian, is forced to grow up very quickly by very bad circumstances, and even after she discovers the power to change events, her life doesn't improve but goes from bad to worse. It's only when she embraces that her destiny is not to be praised, but to be scorned, feared and hated, she comes into her own.

I'm absolutely baffled with this book. Best bildungsroman ever!

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Bought the Vivian Amberville paperback on the official website. Started reading within 2 weeks and I was completely captivated by the magical realism of the 2 worlds portrayed: a world of technology and a fantasy world.

Both the technological world and the fantasy world have realism, even though the extraordinary can be seen all the time. Even the Weavers have hundreds of laws and rules,... Show more...

Bought the Vivian Amberville paperback on the official website. Started reading within 2 weeks and I was completely captivated by the magical realism of the 2 worlds portrayed: a world of technology and a fantasy world.

Both the technological world and the fantasy world have realism, even though the extraordinary can be seen all the time. Even the Weavers have hundreds of laws and rules, and what they do is manipulate reality.

Vivian Amberville is be the best magical realism book I've ever read!

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I purchased the paperback book on the official website. Not only it arrived very fast, but the service and kindness was noteworthy.

I finished the book in under 3 days. It was breathtaking: fast, heart-pumping, exhilarating. I cannot find a single thing I would change about it. I cannot find anything wrong with the story. It is simply AMAZING and something truly unique and special.Show more...

I purchased the paperback book on the official website. Not only it arrived very fast, but the service and kindness was noteworthy.

I finished the book in under 3 days. It was breathtaking: fast, heart-pumping, exhilarating. I cannot find a single thing I would change about it. I cannot find anything wrong with the story. It is simply AMAZING and something truly unique and special.

Definitely recommend!

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I got "The Weaver of Odds" for my Kindle and I was very pleased with the book, most of the time. While the story approaches the greatness of Tolkien, I feel it could have done with a few tens of pages, particularly in key situations such as the grand finale. I understand this is the first book in a series, and that for publishing reasons it had to be kept lean. I also understand it was supposed to... Show more...

I got "The Weaver of Odds" for my Kindle and I was very pleased with the book, most of the time. While the story approaches the greatness of Tolkien, I feel it could have done with a few tens of pages, particularly in key situations such as the grand finale. I understand this is the first book in a series, and that for publishing reasons it had to be kept lean. I also understand it was supposed to fit the Young Adult genre, so it had to be written in a fast-paced manner.

But in my opinion, a story of this magnitude deserved to be a bit more fleshed-out... and while it is very detailed, it moved a bit too quickly between scenes. I can only hope that with the recently-found success of its Publisher, the author can afford writing longer books of 450, 500 even 700 pages.

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After I purchased the paperback from the official website, I read it within a week. What I noticed pretty much straight away was how much the plot resembled a movie script: the writing was crisp clean, the descriptions short and memorable, the dialogue vivid and more than believable. The author even split the story in 3 parts, like a movie script.

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After I purchased the paperback from the official website, I read it within a week. What I noticed pretty much straight away was how much the plot resembled a movie script: the writing was crisp clean, the descriptions short and memorable, the dialogue vivid and more than believable. The author even split the story in 3 parts, like a movie script.

This is one of those books whose adaptation to the big screen would be flawless and I'm sure millions of readers would adore seeing Vivian "reshape reality" as a Weaver.

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I downloaded the eBook from the official website and I must say it was a pleasure to read. I loved the amazing journey each character undertakes, namely the sentient creature Kaap, who I would love to read a spin-off about. But each character has a fantastic journey ahead, and the way it intersects reminds me of "A Song of Fire and Ice", only less political and military.

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I downloaded the eBook from the official website and I must say it was a pleasure to read. I loved the amazing journey each character undertakes, namely the sentient creature Kaap, who I would love to read a spin-off about. But each character has a fantastic journey ahead, and the way it intersects reminds me of "A Song of Fire and Ice", only less political and military.

I loved this book and I'm thinking of securing the paperback version too.

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Bought of the official website some months ago. Was initially reluctant about the whole Weaver of Odds - story of a girl who learns how to manipulate reality - because of how much the fanbase had been hyping it. Hyping things raises readers'expectations to a point the story cannot satisfy anyone.

But Vivian Amberville DID satisfy. It met all expectations and continues to meet them, no... Show more...

Bought of the official website some months ago. Was initially reluctant about the whole Weaver of Odds - story of a girl who learns how to manipulate reality - because of how much the fanbase had been hyping it. Hyping things raises readers'expectations to a point the story cannot satisfy anyone.

But Vivian Amberville DID satisfy. It met all expectations and continues to meet them, no matter how much you've been hyping this book. It's really that much worth it and if its hyping and popularity is holding you back from buying/reading it, know this: you'll end up loving it just as much as I do!

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I fell in love with the story and the characters of Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds. It's a story of two worlds, one a dystopian cyber-future ruled by money and technology, one a dystopian fantasy ruled by people who manipulate events and even reality. At the center of this is a 13-year old girl who belongs to both worlds, and has amazing adventures along the way.

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I fell in love with the story and the characters of Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds. It's a story of two worlds, one a dystopian cyber-future ruled by money and technology, one a dystopian fantasy ruled by people who manipulate events and even reality. At the center of this is a 13-year old girl who belongs to both worlds, and has amazing adventures along the way.

I recommended the story to all my friends and look forward to the next book

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I bought the eBook version and I'm thinking of securing my own printed copy because this story's simply amazing.

The story, the characters, the plots: everything corresponded to one another in ways I've never seen before. Not since the great Kafka.
I really really loved it!

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I bought the eBook version and I'm thinking of securing my own printed copy because this story's simply amazing.

The story, the characters, the plots: everything corresponded to one another in ways I've never seen before. Not since the great Kafka.
I really really loved it!

The author obviously knows a lot about literary writing, because everything in that book could only have been deliberate. It's almost as if she leaves nothing to chance, a bit like Edgar A. Poe, which is exactly my kind of read.

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I purchased this on the official website on a friend's recommendation. Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds has reopened my passion for fantasy, because this book is MORE than a fantastic story. It's a metaphor of life, of free will, of the human ability to make choices and what does choices bring. It's a story about purpose and duty, and how we are the creators of our own life. It's a grand narrative... Show more...

I purchased this on the official website on a friend's recommendation. Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds has reopened my passion for fantasy, because this book is MORE than a fantastic story. It's a metaphor of life, of free will, of the human ability to make choices and what does choices bring. It's a story about purpose and duty, and how we are the creators of our own life. It's a grand narrative of our struggle to achieve the highest, most important expression of our soul.

My thanks to the author. I needed this book in my life!

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It was recommended to me by an American friend who loved the book very much, so I also purchased it on official website. It got here quickly, began reading and I loved it so much, I wanted to share my experience with others.

If you're into quirky, humorous, fast-paced fantasy, this is for you! If you're into dark and deep (philosophical even), this is also for you! Chances are, you're... Show more...

It was recommended to me by an American friend who loved the book very much, so I also purchased it on official website. It got here quickly, began reading and I loved it so much, I wanted to share my experience with others.

If you're into quirky, humorous, fast-paced fantasy, this is for you! If you're into dark and deep (philosophical even), this is also for you! Chances are, you're gonna love it all the same, cause it's such an amazing story that even non-fantasy fans would love it.

I recommended it to all my friends here in Michigan!

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Oh dear me, I loved this book! I'm a great consumer of fantasy and read pretty much everything out there: the classics like Tolkien and the recents like Rowling and Sanderson. My list of top 5 was pretty much fixed in my mind but after reading "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds", I got a new all time favourite.

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Oh dear me, I loved this book! I'm a great consumer of fantasy and read pretty much everything out there: the classics like Tolkien and the recents like Rowling and Sanderson. My list of top 5 was pretty much fixed in my mind but after reading "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds", I got a new all time favourite.

Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds should be in anyone's top 5 favourite fantasy series!

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I'd give it 10 stars if I could. As a musical artist, I always look for books that dwell on more than just "visual imagery" and I'm excited to say this book has it.

The Weaver of Odds is the most "musical" story I've read since "Alice in Wonderland". I've never known an author who could "picture sound" with that much accuracy. When you read about the Weaver's culture, for instance, you... Show more...

I'd give it 10 stars if I could. As a musical artist, I always look for books that dwell on more than just "visual imagery" and I'm excited to say this book has it.

The Weaver of Odds is the most "musical" story I've read since "Alice in Wonderland". I've never known an author who could "picture sound" with that much accuracy. When you read about the Weaver's culture, for instance, you can vividly "hear" the shamanistic drums and choirs at the back of your mind.

It's not just the songs the author uses to expand the Vivian Amberville universe, but also the "musicality" of dialogue lines, metaphors and cross-sensual imagery, which makes it a very favourable book.

If you appreciate the beautiful arts, you need this story in your life.

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If I could give Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds book more than 5 stars, I would! The book is the single most original story I've ever read!

I also want to make a note on the quality of the writing - namely, the DIALOGUE, which is amazingly-written, to the point one can HEAR the characters speaking inside your mind, as if they're sitting right next to you.

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If I could give Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds book more than 5 stars, I would! The book is the single most original story I've ever read!

I also want to make a note on the quality of the writing - namely, the DIALOGUE, which is amazingly-written, to the point one can HEAR the characters speaking inside your mind, as if they're sitting right next to you.

From voice, style, mannerisms and the carrying of lines - fictional characters can be distinguished from one another, which makes the dialogue one of the most vivid and stunning I've ever read in a work of fiction!

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I'm a booklover, and I gotto say Vivian Amberville is one of the most amazing stories I've read in my whole life.

It's not just a science fiction or a fantasy story. It's almost like a piece of truth; like wisdom and knowledge disguised as fiction.

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I'm a booklover, and I gotto say Vivian Amberville is one of the most amazing stories I've read in my whole life.

It's not just a science fiction or a fantasy story. It's almost like a piece of truth; like wisdom and knowledge disguised as fiction.

I am confident this British masterpiece of a story is going to explode at the same level Harry Potter did all those years back. The only exception is that "The Weaver of Odds" is considerably more adult and more graphic, so I wouldn't recommend it to anyone below 15-16 years of age.

Conclusion: A masterpiece. Vivian Amberville is the next Harry Potter, only for adults!

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From the very beginning, I knew this book was hyped by lots of critics and metacritics. From "Hunger Games", "Divergent" and "Mazerunner", which everyone else loved but I personally found very thin and simplistic in point of character depth and plot, I've grown wary of "popular" things and which is why I wanted to form my own opinion about the "Vivian Amberville" book series. And here it is:

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From the very beginning, I knew this book was hyped by lots of critics and metacritics. From "Hunger Games", "Divergent" and "Mazerunner", which everyone else loved but I personally found very thin and simplistic in point of character depth and plot, I've grown wary of "popular" things and which is why I wanted to form my own opinion about the "Vivian Amberville" book series. And here it is:

VIVIAN AMBERVILLE IS A MASTERPIECE. It's right there with the best written books of the last 10 years, and believe me, I'm not a reader to praise anything or jump on the bandwagon of hype. I stand behind my words that this book is what was missing from the universal stories of our time.

It's got grit, dark humour, satire, action and layers upon layers of meaningful purpose. Vivian Amberville is a book with a SOUL, and probably soon will become one of the best books out there.

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I really enjoyed reading this inspiring and very original book. There are lots of questions the book throws on the table: are our choices really ours to make? Are outcomes ours to influence? In the Vivian Amberville universe, thoughts can become things, which puts freewill vs. determinism into question.

If you're into an inspiring and philosophical message, this fantastic story may... Show more...

I really enjoyed reading this inspiring and very original book. There are lots of questions the book throws on the table: are our choices really ours to make? Are outcomes ours to influence? In the Vivian Amberville universe, thoughts can become things, which puts freewill vs. determinism into question.

If you're into an inspiring and philosophical message, this fantastic story may be for you!

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I purchased the story from the official website. I knew the story had been hyped by all sorts of meta-critics so I went into it with certain reservations.

It doesn't happen often with new authors, but I was pleased to noticed the story was deeper and better structured than even the critics have presaged.

To be noted "Weaver of Odds" peels away its crust much like an onion,... Show more...

I purchased the story from the official website. I knew the story had been hyped by all sorts of meta-critics so I went into it with certain reservations.

It doesn't happen often with new authors, but I was pleased to noticed the story was deeper and better structured than even the critics have presaged.

To be noted "Weaver of Odds" peels away its crust much like an onion, revealing more and more the darkness within the reader's imagination... within the author's mind. In that way, it becomes a metaphor of the human condition: suffering, pain, loneliness, acceptance and death become motifs of the book. In that way, it's like a G. Orwell story.

I am a critic and this is the highest score I've given a fantasy book in my entire career.

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I just finished reading "The Weaver of Odds" and I was so touched by the story, I came back to review it.

Vivian's journey is a true hero's journey, but in a very unconventional sense. By the end of the book, Vivian finds the strength and confidence within herself, by giving strength to those around her. The most transformative experience is what she goes through with her companion,... Show more...

I just finished reading "The Weaver of Odds" and I was so touched by the story, I came back to review it.

Vivian's journey is a true hero's journey, but in a very unconventional sense. By the end of the book, Vivian finds the strength and confidence within herself, by giving strength to those around her. The most transformative experience is what she goes through with her companion, Kaap. Her and Kaap become connected in more than just friendship, love and loyalty, and I loved that the most.

In short, read this book. It's beautiful, dark, soul-searching, and it exceeds all expectations and more.

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Vivan Amberville tests our imagination by bringing quite an interesting mix of elements and creative visuals to the process. The story asks us to think within ourselves and I could reflect very well with Vivian and how we would behave given the powers.

I love the exploration of different worlds and how they affect each other. I love the intertwining of fate, destiny and the desire to... Show more...

Vivan Amberville tests our imagination by bringing quite an interesting mix of elements and creative visuals to the process. The story asks us to think within ourselves and I could reflect very well with Vivian and how we would behave given the powers.

I love the exploration of different worlds and how they affect each other. I love the intertwining of fate, destiny and the desire to change them at will.

In short, this book is a great read. I recommend it! :)

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With this book, the greatness lies in both bulk and details.

I can't believe how many easter eggs the author hid in her work! I just realized the chemical element Vanadium (used in the book), has the atomic number 23 - which is an important number in the book - and that it's short for "V", another symbol seen everywhere, including the main character.

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With this book, the greatness lies in both bulk and details.

I can't believe how many easter eggs the author hid in her work! I just realized the chemical element Vanadium (used in the book), has the atomic number 23 - which is an important number in the book - and that it's short for "V", another symbol seen everywhere, including the main character.

Then there's Palladium, the metal used in the weaving of existential threads, whose number is 46. I can't believe how many little hints there are!

Please read this book. The little details will blow your mind!

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This is the most original sci-fi/fantasy I read since the story of Avatar was introduced.

Book takes place in 2 worlds: one is a gritty far-away future where floods have destroyed continents, and the people are polarized into very rich or very poor. The other worlds is a fantastic world with a civilization older than ours, but where the people have evolved without ever discovering technology.... Show more...

This is the most original sci-fi/fantasy I read since the story of Avatar was introduced.

Book takes place in 2 worlds: one is a gritty far-away future where floods have destroyed continents, and the people are polarized into very rich or very poor. The other worlds is a fantastic world with a civilization older than ours, but where the people have evolved without ever discovering technology. At the center of this story is a little girl who can materialize her every thought (weaver of odds) and can travel between these 2 worlds. She ends up participating in the Weaver Trials, which is the most impressive contest ever!

Stunning worlds, well-written plot, amazing characters. I'm going to recommend to all my sci fi/fantasy loving friends

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Yes, well I bought this book shortly after release and fell in love with it right away. But the thing is, on popular demand, the author started building this trivia page on the website, including extra info about creatures, characters and lore, and she hasn't updated it in over 3 months! She even promised to include a "more about the characters" page, and that hasn't happened yet either!
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Yes, well I bought this book shortly after release and fell in love with it right away. But the thing is, on popular demand, the author started building this trivia page on the website, including extra info about creatures, characters and lore, and she hasn't updated it in over 3 months! She even promised to include a "more about the characters" page, and that hasn't happened yet either!

I understand she's working on the 2nd book and doesn't want to spoil things by expanding the trivia too much, but, well, she promised she would and now it's been 3 months since and not many pages have been added!

I put my whole soul into the universe of this book and simply can't go on not knowing what happens next or reading more about the book universe! The book is amazing and doesn't deserve a bad review but I'm leaving this 3 star one to trigger her to release more info, trivia and updates!

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I expected a generic fantasy/science-fiction book, but it was so much more. This is the most amazing book I've read in a while and I can't find a single thing I disliked about it. I don't even know where to begin my praise. Awesome characters, mind-blowing locations, tight plot: why aren't more people reading this? This story deserves to get big!

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I expected a generic fantasy/science-fiction book, but it was so much more. This is the most amazing book I've read in a while and I can't find a single thing I disliked about it. I don't even know where to begin my praise. Awesome characters, mind-blowing locations, tight plot: why aren't more people reading this? This story deserves to get big!

I simply want more people to experience this awesome book, so I'm giving it a 5 star. Kudos to the writer for coming up with something so original.

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There was a time I thought no story could ever beat the magical settings of Lord of the Rings, the magical machinations of Harry Potter, the plot-twists of A Song of Fire and Ice. I was proven wrong by the mindbending masterpiece that is "The Weaver of Odds"

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There was a time I thought no story could ever beat the magical settings of Lord of the Rings, the magical machinations of Harry Potter, the plot-twists of A Song of Fire and Ice. I was proven wrong by the mindbending masterpiece that is "The Weaver of Odds"

To describe my reading experience with this book would take me more than the 150 characters I am requested to fill up for this review, so I'm just going to put it simply: VIVIAN AMBERVILLE IS UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU'VE READ BEFORE.

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The book is situated in two worlds; one a future England and the other a totally unique realm. Not everything about that other world is described in this book, but there are hints. The way the author describes the world and the characters requires a lot of imagination, it's mostly up to the reader to form an image of the scene. The book is definitely not as descriptive as one might see with George... Show more...

The book is situated in two worlds; one a future England and the other a totally unique realm. Not everything about that other world is described in this book, but there are hints. The way the author describes the world and the characters requires a lot of imagination, it's mostly up to the reader to form an image of the scene. The book is definitely not as descriptive as one might see with George R.R. Martin. I can imagine that it works very well for the youth, but personally I would have liked a little less stimulation of the imagination. Therefore 4 stars. Apart from that: great book, fast read, unique story, very humourous.

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Read as epub. Phenomenal book. Magnitude of the universe reminds me of Lord of the Rings and A song of fire and Ice, with lots of British humour and the satirical influences of Pratchett's Discworld.

Loved everything about it. Would have given it a 5 stars if the main character (Vivian) hadn't been showing signs of being an anti-hero. I guess it adds extra dimensions to it, but for me... Show more...

Read as epub. Phenomenal book. Magnitude of the universe reminds me of Lord of the Rings and A song of fire and Ice, with lots of British humour and the satirical influences of Pratchett's Discworld.

Loved everything about it. Would have given it a 5 stars if the main character (Vivian) hadn't been showing signs of being an anti-hero. I guess it adds extra dimensions to it, but for me it's simply a matter of preference.

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I bought the ebook from bol.com because I was following the author Blackwick on Twitter for a while, and I thought the book was showing promise. I knew she lives in the Netherlands and wanted to show my support.

I never expected her story to be so amazing. I literally cried during some scenes, and i felt very touched and inspored by the story on multiple occasion. It's also a very funny... Show more...

I bought the ebook from bol.com because I was following the author Blackwick on Twitter for a while, and I thought the book was showing promise. I knew she lives in the Netherlands and wanted to show my support.

I never expected her story to be so amazing. I literally cried during some scenes, and i felt very touched and inspored by the story on multiple occasion. It's also a very funny and clever book at times, and me, as a non-native English speaker, was very grateful that the story was an easy-read.

If I could give it 10 stars, I would. The story is THAT incredible. I hope this book becomes the next, (only infinitely better) Harry Potter. It's just one of those stories that deserve as many readers as possible.

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I just finished reading it and my conclusion was: Vivian Amberville is a next generation kind of literature. Accessible to kids and young adults, which can read this as an inspiring adventure about family love and the power of friendship similar to the Harry Potter series... but at the same time, the book is a next-level writing, which includes a deep and detailed analysis of our failing world.

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I just finished reading it and my conclusion was: Vivian Amberville is a next generation kind of literature. Accessible to kids and young adults, which can read this as an inspiring adventure about family love and the power of friendship similar to the Harry Potter series... but at the same time, the book is a next-level writing, which includes a deep and detailed analysis of our failing world.

I say it's a next generation book because the author uses many layers of philosophy and satire, similar to George Orwel.

My feeling is that this will become a classic someday. A must-own story for the whole family!

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I purchased this book from Amazon for 99c. during a promotion, and I couldn't help but give it 5 stars.

It's just about the most amazing thing I've read in a long, long while. It's very fast-paced, characters are often behaving in the gray, and the entire journey was a heart-pumping ride.

Humorous and inspiring, satirical and at times dark, easy to read but very, very... Show more...

I purchased this book from Amazon for 99c. during a promotion, and I couldn't help but give it 5 stars.

It's just about the most amazing thing I've read in a long, long while. It's very fast-paced, characters are often behaving in the gray, and the entire journey was a heart-pumping ride.

Humorous and inspiring, satirical and at times dark, easy to read but very, very deep-layered.

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I read it as ebook last year. The story was really catching my attention, sucking me into the book. The main characters are well developed, especially the little creature called Kaap. I must admit that I developed a weak spot for it. I won't spoil that part, though, find out for yourself how awesome this being (or what is it?) is! Also, I liked how the worlds are described; I could vividly imagine... Show more...

I read it as ebook last year. The story was really catching my attention, sucking me into the book. The main characters are well developed, especially the little creature called Kaap. I must admit that I developed a weak spot for it. I won't spoil that part, though, find out for yourself how awesome this being (or what is it?) is! Also, I liked how the worlds are described; I could vividly imagine it in my head.

Since I wanted to have the book on my shelf, I also ordered the paperback. So now I'm reading the book again. It's surprising to see how much detail I've missed the first time reading! Only in the first few chapters (so far) I noticed some elements in the story that actually explain later on. This book is really one that you need to read at least twice.

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I read this book as an ebook and felt the same rush I felt when I first read Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, or Hunger Games series: it's the feeling that you've found something unique, something very, very special. The philosophical message behind this high fantasy action-adventure book is deep, very inspiring, despite the humoristic and satirical traits of the story.

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I read this book as an ebook and felt the same rush I felt when I first read Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, or Hunger Games series: it's the feeling that you've found something unique, something very, very special. The philosophical message behind this high fantasy action-adventure book is deep, very inspiring, despite the humoristic and satirical traits of the story.

Conclusion: Very addicting. I am looking very forward to the next instalment in the Vivian Amberville series.

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