Dark Horn Blowing

I believe I first read Dark Horn Blowing in the 70's. I adored it -- not so much for the plot or even the characters -- but for the masterful way in which Dahlov Zorach Ipcar created such a moody, compelling, atmospheric world for the reader to explore and become part of. From the moment Nora succumbs to the draw of the dark horn, which lures her away from hearth, husband, and babe, the reader is likewise compelled to follow...and remains caught-up until the last page. If you are someone who longs for a really excellent literary escape, this is the book for you. I find myself re-reading it once a year, or more. Truly enchanting.

I've read this book over and over again, usually before I go to bed. I like how you see the story from different points of view, and I like the characters. The tone is kind of strange and surreal, which may have turned other readers off. To me, it just set the story more firmly in that distant, vague, dream-like time that old legends are set in.

Actually, this book is more like 4 1/2 stars, but I couldn't put that. Anyway, we need to bring up the average review. I don't know about what you others are saying about the characters. I thought it was great. It was a neat story and it was cool how the author wrote it from different characters'point of view, though she could have written a little less from Eelie's POV. It was a lot better than I thought it would be. When I got near the end I couldn't put it down! I would DEFINATELY read this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'A Dark Horn Blowing' is the kind of book that is impossible to put down. The characters are described in such detail that I can relate to them, and understand how they feel, even though I have never been in their position. The main reason that I enjoyed this book is because it showed how each character was feeling about the same (or almost the same) situation. I knew exactly what the setting looked like from the author's explainations. I love the descriptions of Ornhest, the horse. I adore all the characters, Owen, Eelie, Eben, and especially Nora. She shows strength and loyalty. Owen is brave and Eelie is sure of himself. Eben wishes only for the best. I wish that there were a dozen books like this one!

This story is beautiful. It is pure magic... a wonderful book, from the very first word. It is so easy to imagine ones self living out the lives of the principal characters; a gem.