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The thrilling adventure of Lady Trent continues in Marie Brennan's Voyage of the Basilisk . . . Devoted readers of Lady Trent's earlier memoirs, A Natural History of Dragons and The Tropic of Serpents,may believe themselves already acquainted with the particulars of her historic voyage aboard the Royal Survey Ship Basilisk, but the true story of that illuminating, harrowing, and scandalous journey has never been revealed�until now. Six years after her perilous exploits in Eriga, Isabella embarks on her most ambitious expedition yet: a two-year trip around the world to study all manner of dragons in every place they might be found. From feathered serpents sunning themselves in the ruins of a fallen civilization to the mighty sea serpents of the tropics, these creatures are a source of both endless fascination and frequent peril. Accompanying her is not only her young son, Jake, but a chivalrous foreign archaeologist whose interests converge with Isabella's in ways both professional and personal.Science is, of course, the primary objective of the voyage, but Isabella's life is rarely so simple. She must cope with storms, shipwrecks, intrigue, and warfare, even as she makes a discovery that offers a revolutionary new insight into the ancient history of dragons.
Six years after their trip to Eriga in The Tropic of Serpents, Isabella Camherst and her colleague Tom Wilker set out on their next expedition -- a two-year voyage to study sea serpents and other draconic creatures.
I liked this one so much, beginning with Isabella’s decision to bring her nine year old son along. I understand why it wasn’t practical to take a then-toddler on her trip to Eriga, and also how Isabella’s upbringing encouraged her to underestimate the value of a child’s bond with their parent(s), but that decision to leave him behind had bothered me.
So I was pleased that Jake was included this time round, and not just because it alleviated my concerns for his emotional wellbeing. It’s interesting to see Isabella navigate that personal relationship (and having to take into account how Jake is affected by various circumstances), and satisfying to see her find a positive way to combine motherhood with pursuing her study of dragons. I also liked seeing Jake take to shipboard life so enthusiastically
It didn’t occur to me as I was reading it but having read Voyage of the Dawn Treader when I was young and impressionable undoubtedly predisposed me to finding this sort of adventure appealing. Despite the apparent discomforts and dangers of ocean travel, I really enjoyed the visual experience this story conjured up! Especially after they arrive at the island of Keonga.
I finished this book and immediately embarked on the next one!
“If you mean, do I believe that I am the reincarnation of an inhuman dragon-creature from a Puian myth -- then no, of course not. But taking the term in its simpler sense… then yes, perhaps I am dragon-spirited.” Suhail’s eyebrows went up, and I elaborated. “I have been mad for dragons ever since I was a child, and this, they say, is a sign that marks one as ke’anaka’i. Such people also transgress against the norms of society, particularly those which constrain behaviour on the basis of sex; this, too, describes me quite well. And --” I hesitated. “This will sound peculiar, I know. But this love I have for dragons, my compulsion to understand them… I have thought of it before as if there were a dragon within me. A part of my spirit. I do not believe it is true in any mystical sense, of course; I am as human as you are. But in the metaphorical sense, yes. ‘Dragon-spirited’ is as good a term for me as any.”
DNF at 25%. It's not you, it's me. I'm listening to this on audiobook and it's just as beautifully written and read as the other books in the series but I'm not in the right frame of mind to finish. Will at a later time. ( )
One of the things I really love is the relation between Tom and Isabella. They are collegues and friends and remain that. I love it when a nice friendship between a man and a woman remains just that. I hope this stays throughout this series. ( )
The thrilling adventure of Lady Trent continues in Marie Brennan's Voyage of the Basilisk . . . Devoted readers of Lady Trent's earlier memoirs, A Natural History of Dragons and The Tropic of Serpents,may believe themselves already acquainted with the particulars of her historic voyage aboard the Royal Survey Ship Basilisk, but the true story of that illuminating, harrowing, and scandalous journey has never been revealed�until now. Six years after her perilous exploits in Eriga, Isabella embarks on her most ambitious expedition yet: a two-year trip around the world to study all manner of dragons in every place they might be found. From feathered serpents sunning themselves in the ruins of a fallen civilization to the mighty sea serpents of the tropics, these creatures are a source of both endless fascination and frequent peril. Accompanying her is not only her young son, Jake, but a chivalrous foreign archaeologist whose interests converge with Isabella's in ways both professional and personal.Science is, of course, the primary objective of the voyage, but Isabella's life is rarely so simple. She must cope with storms, shipwrecks, intrigue, and warfare, even as she makes a discovery that offers a revolutionary new insight into the ancient history of dragons.
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I liked this one so much, beginning with Isabella’s decision to bring her nine year old son along. I understand why it wasn’t practical to take a then-toddler on her trip to Eriga, and also how Isabella’s upbringing encouraged her to underestimate the value of a child’s bond with their parent(s), but that decision to leave him behind had bothered me.
So I was pleased that Jake was included this time round, and not just because it alleviated my concerns for his emotional wellbeing. It’s interesting to see Isabella navigate that personal relationship (and having to take into account how Jake is affected by various circumstances), and satisfying to see her find a positive way to combine motherhood with pursuing her study of dragons. I also liked seeing Jake take to shipboard life so enthusiastically
It didn’t occur to me as I was reading it but having read Voyage of the Dawn Treader when I was young and impressionable undoubtedly predisposed me to finding this sort of adventure appealing. Despite the apparent discomforts and dangers of ocean travel, I really enjoyed the visual experience this story conjured up! Especially after they arrive at the island of Keonga.
I finished this book and immediately embarked on the next one!
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