The Eight: A Novel
by Katherine Neville | Mystery & Thrillers | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0345366239 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0345366239 Global Overview for this book
3 journalers for this copy...
I picked up this copy up from a county library book sale being held at Richard Byrd Public Library located in Springfield, Virginia.
Here is an editorial review from Amazon.com:
Katherine Neville's debut novel is a postmodern thriller set in 1972 ... and 1790. In the 20th century, Catherine Velis is a computer expert with a flair for music, painting, and chess who, on her way to Algeria at the behest of the accounting firm where she is employed, is invited to take a mysterious moonlighting assignment: recover the pieces of an old chess set missing for centuries.
In the midst of the French Revolution, a young novice discovers that her abbey is the hiding place of a chess set, once owned by the great Charlemagne, which allows those who play it to tap into incredible powers beyond the imagination. She eventually comes into contact with the major historical figures of the day, from Robespierre to Napoleon, each of whom has an agenda.
The Eight is a non-stop ride that recalls the swashbuckling adventures of Indiana Jones as well as the historical puzzles of Umberto Eco which, since its first publication in 1988, has gone on to acquire a substantial cult following.
Katherine Neville's debut novel is a postmodern thriller set in 1972 ... and 1790. In the 20th century, Catherine Velis is a computer expert with a flair for music, painting, and chess who, on her way to Algeria at the behest of the accounting firm where she is employed, is invited to take a mysterious moonlighting assignment: recover the pieces of an old chess set missing for centuries.
In the midst of the French Revolution, a young novice discovers that her abbey is the hiding place of a chess set, once owned by the great Charlemagne, which allows those who play it to tap into incredible powers beyond the imagination. She eventually comes into contact with the major historical figures of the day, from Robespierre to Napoleon, each of whom has an agenda.
The Eight is a non-stop ride that recalls the swashbuckling adventures of Indiana Jones as well as the historical puzzles of Umberto Eco which, since its first publication in 1988, has gone on to acquire a substantial cult following.
Journal Entry 3 by LastCavalier at Panera Bread (Ballston Common Mall) in Arlington, Virginia USA on Saturday, February 13, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (2/13/2010 UTC) at Panera Bread (Ballston Common Mall) in Arlington, Virginia USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
After travelling throughout most of my extended family, I have the book back. This book is being released at the Panera Bread inside the Ballston Commons Mall in Arlington, Virginia. A meeting of the bookcrossers of the Washington metropolitan area took place here. We gather each month to discuss books, to enjoy each other's company, and of course to leave a few books on purpose for you to find! Read and enjoy!
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After travelling throughout most of my extended family, I have the book back. This book is being released at the Panera Bread inside the Ballston Commons Mall in Arlington, Virginia. A meeting of the bookcrossers of the Washington metropolitan area took place here. We gather each month to discuss books, to enjoy each other's company, and of course to leave a few books on purpose for you to find! Read and enjoy!
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Thank you so much for picking up this book. Please make a journal entry here on this page if you haven’t already done so to let me know that this book has found a good home. You may choose to remain anonymous or to join (it is entirely free). If you choose to join, I would love if you could indicate nat4lee referred you.
I really hope you enjoy the book you found! When you’re done reading it, you can make another journal entry with your comments here to let me know what you thought of it. You can keep the book forever and ever or pass it on to someone else. If you’re giving it to someone directly, make another journal entry saying so. If you choose to leave it somewhere “in the wild” for anyone to catch, make release notes that indicate where you left it. If you register, you will be alerted by e-mail each time someone makes another journal entry. It’s all confidential (you’re known only by your screen name and no one is ever given your e-mail address), free, and spam-free. Then you can track this book as it goes on its journey!
This was at today's BC in DC meet at Panera Bread in Ballston Commons Mall in Arlington, VA. I've read it before and I just wanted to share my comments before passing it along.
This is my second time reading this book and it was amazing all over again. Like all of Neville's novels, two stories are interweaved: one in the present (in this case, the 1970's) and one in the past (late 18th century). Two women, a computer expert and nun, attempt each in their respective time periods to unravel the mystery behind a powerful and much-coveted ancient chess set, the Montglane Service. This book is full of action and romance, suspense and memorable characters. The number of famous historical figures who show up does border on the absurd, but I was too busy having a good time to nitpick. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
This is my second time reading this book and it was amazing all over again. Like all of Neville's novels, two stories are interweaved: one in the present (in this case, the 1970's) and one in the past (late 18th century). Two women, a computer expert and nun, attempt each in their respective time periods to unravel the mystery behind a powerful and much-coveted ancient chess set, the Montglane Service. This book is full of action and romance, suspense and memorable characters. The number of famous historical figures who show up does border on the absurd, but I was too busy having a good time to nitpick. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
I picked up this book to bring home with me. I figure that it can be a theme release somewhere with either the "eight" in the title or the chess piece picture on the cover. We'll just have to see!
I thought that since this book had been through the hands a few BCinDC members that it would be a suitable release onto the book buffet at the 2010 BookCrossing Convention in Amsterdam.
Release Notes:
I am not making official release notes because I am not sure exactly where I left this book or even what day. All I have in my notes is that I left it on near the Majestic at Dam Square.
I am not making official release notes because I am not sure exactly where I left this book or even what day. All I have in my notes is that I left it on near the Majestic at Dam Square.
