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作者: 科爾森.懷特黑德 | 譯者: 黃心彤
每個人都有屬於自己的那一部分。
將這些碎片重新拼接,便能證實彼此曾共同經歷過的那段黑暗年歲:
若這對你而言是真的,那麼對另一人亦將如是,此後你不再孤獨。
這不是歷史課,而是美麗又令人心碎的見證,
關於那群遍體鱗傷的男孩所擁有之刻骨銘心的情誼。
★改編電影《Nickel Boys》強勢衝擊二○二五年奧斯卡金像獎最佳影片、最佳改編劇本等大獎
★二○二○年普立茲小說獎獲獎作品,科爾森•懷特黑德(Colson Whitehead)繼《地下鐵道》(The Underground Railroad)後,成為史上僅有四位的兩屆得主(布斯•塔金頓、威廉•福克納、約翰•厄普代克)且為唯一黑人作家
二○二○年普立茲小說獎(Pulitzer Prize)★美國國家圖書獎小說獎( National Book Award)入圍★美國國家書評人協會獎(National Book Critics Circle Award)決選——《紐約時報》(The New York Times)暢銷書籍★柯克斯文學獎(Kirkus Prize)獲獎小說——《時代雜誌》(TIME)二○一○年世代最佳小說之一★《出版者週刊》(Publishers Weekly)、《華盛頓郵報》(The Washington Post)、《衛報》(The Guardian)、全國公共廣播電台(NPR)、亞馬遜書店(Amazon)、紐約公共圖書館(The New York Public Library)、《Slate》等各大媒體年度選書
埃爾伍德——成長於一九六○年代的塔拉赫西的黑人男孩——因偏頗的裁決而被送進名為「鎳克爾學院」的少年矯正學校,彷彿被困在一座恐怖、弔詭的監牢裡。唯一救贖是與同被視為少年犯的特納所建立起的深厚情誼。然而,特納認為埃爾伍德天真得無可救藥,並堅信世界是迂腐敗壞的。隨著學院生活趨於險惡,抱持理想主義的埃爾伍德和身為懷疑論者的特納,關係變得緊張,最終,兩人做出了將影響未來數十年的決定……本書取材自佛羅里達州一所矯正學校的真實故事,這所學校運營的一百一十一年間,上千名兒童的人生遭到殘忍剝奪。而這是一部令人心碎而又充滿力量的作品,堪稱科爾森•懷特黑德的巔峰之作。
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鎳克爾男孩∣
倘若《地下鐵道》(The Underground Railroad)述說的是白人如何透過奴隸制度以宣示對黑人的支配,本書則將視角轉向奴隸後代所繼承的創傷,深具啟示性。故事裡被奪去自由的埃爾伍德(Elwood)和特納(Turner),面對在種族主義盛行的環境生存下來的可能性,抱持截然不同的想像,前者的理想主義與後者的悲觀、務實,象徵了兩種典型,藉此隱喻當代,追溯存在於過去與現今的暴行。
《時代雜誌》(Time)曾以科爾森•懷特黑德為封面人物,稱之「美國故事的敘述者」,筆法優美而素直,文句精簡有力地推動情節發展,不刻意渲染傷感卻能引發對苦難的省悟。故事核心是孩子們的對話與性格撞擊,繼之發散彼此的痛苦與疑惑,懷特黑德在描繪種族主義經驗,和個人主義對集體認同的頑強反抗之間,取得絕佳平衡,文本彷彿與民權運動先驅者,以及當今覺醒世代青年,同步對話。《鎳克爾男孩》不只是對結構性種族主義的見證,更是苦難的考古學,闡述種種壓迫並未因此成為美國夢的阻力,而是動力。
作者
科爾森•懷特黑德(Colson Whitehead)
一九六九年生於紐約,畢業於哈佛大學,曾為《村聲》雜誌(The Village Voice)撰稿,現為《紐約時報》雜誌(The New York Times Magazine)的專欄作家。
一九九九年發表出道作《直覺主義者》(The Intuitionist)後備受文壇矚目,二○一六年出版《地下鐵道》(The Underground Railroad)造成全美轟動,入選歐普拉讀書俱樂部(Oprah's Book Club )推薦書目,榮獲普立茲小說獎(Pulitzer Prize)與美國國家圖書獎( National Book Award),並為《紐約時報》(The New York Times)的「二十一世紀百大書單」。二○二○年,科爾森•懷特黑德憑藉本書再度拿下普立茲小說獎,繼布斯•塔金頓(Booth Tarkington)、威廉•福克納(William Faulkner)、約翰•厄普代克(John Updike)之後的兩屆得主,且為唯一黑人作家。同年,以終身文學成就,獲頒國會圖書館美國小說獎,是歷年最年輕得主。二○二三年,他的文學貢獻獲得國家肯定,獲頒美國國家人文獎章。
二十餘年的寫作生涯,創作多本小說與非虛構作品,嘗試過各種風格,小說家喬治•桑德斯(George Saunders)形容他「是一位才華洋溢的作家,寫作風格比美國當代任何一位小說家更為多變——幽默、抒情、諷刺、嚴肅——一旦作品有需求,他都能有所回應」。
譯者
黃心彤
畢業於上海外國語大學法國語文學系,現為專職譯者,譯作散見於繪本、小說、詩集等。二○二二年在台北成立獨立出版社巴斯巴度(Passepartout),致力於刺激台灣與法國的藝文對話,陸續出版刊物、小誌、詩文選及小說。
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★★★★★ 4
Arthurian Fae Quest…say less.
Format: Kindle
A fae centered Arthurian tale unlike any I’ve read so far. The author did a great job at descriptive world building, with scenes easily playing out in my minds eye. There was plenty of action, suspense, and even a touch of horror. An enemies to lovers, slow burn romance, a quest, with plot twist and turns aplenty. There was a love triangle, which I’m not usually a fan of but, it played out well in this story line. The FMC, Morgan Pendragon, was so blatantly naïve, yet I typically expect as much in a ‘book one’ of a series, especially one that features a fairly sheltered princess. I was happy to read that in spite of this, she still showed a strong sense of morals, fire, and spine. Now our MMC? Kairos Draven, aka Void’s Edge. Oh, how I’m a sucker for a smoking’ hot grumpy warrior alpha with a witty mouth, and a strong sense of “touch her and die” attitude, so you know who held all my cards. That ending? Just made me swoon all the harder. Now add a battlecat that rivals the size of a horse…and well Ms. Briar Boleyn you have well and truly stolen my heart. I’m excited to see where the story goes from here, and follow along to see more of the characters growth. I went into this story fairly blind, and I think I enjoyed it all the more because of it.
Once the story got going, it had me in an absolute chokehold and it was difficult to put down.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Not a bad start
Format: Kindle
3 stars
Thank you Netgalley and Briar Boleyn for the ARC!
A camelot/king Arthur retelling with fae. I was hooked by the idea of this book immediately and was eager to jump into this world.
• slow burn
• enemies to lovers
• who did this to you
Morgan Pendragon watched her mother die by her father's hand when she was just eight years old, hiding under the bed. Morgan is believed to have the tainted blood of the fae in her veins and is cast aside so that her fathers illegitimate son, Arthur, can become the king. She's seen his cruel treatment of the fae firsthand, so when he sends her on a journey to find a fae weapon she seizes the opportunity to do more with her life. Along the way, she finds more than she could have imagined.
I don't know a whole lot about King Arthur and Camelot but I had a lot of fun with this story! The plot has some similar tropes to popular romantasy books (From blood and ash) but there's enough originality here that it doesn't feel like I'm reading a copy. I liked how the fae were different in appearance than what is typical in most fantasy books I've read. In this book they have blue hair, violet skin and a wide range of other characteristics. I thought that the world building was easy to follow and I could easily immerse myself into this world. After reading the blurb I kept wondering when she was going to go on the journey to find Excalibur and it doesn't happen until around the 45% mark.
The story is a bit slow at times but starts to pick up once they begin their journey to find Excalibur. The John Wick style Inn was a fun concept that I enjoyed reading about.
There are a lot of similarities to this and FBAA and I would have liked to have it be a little more different, but I'm hoping book two will have the story turn into something of its own. Overall I enjoyed reading this story and I'm looking forward to reading book two especially after that ending.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Unraveling Fate and Fae: A Captivating Journey in "Queen of Roses"
Format: Kindle
"Queen of Roses" by Briar Boleyn is a dark fantasy romance that masterfully combines elements of myth, magic, and romance with a captivating King Arthur retelling infused with a Fae twist. From its intricately woven plot to its compelling characters, this novel delivers an immersive reading experience that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.
At its core, "Queen of Roses" is an enchanting tale of forbidden love and destiny, featuring an exceptionally slow-burn romance that ignites with the intensity of an enemies-to-lovers trope. Against a backdrop of magic and mythical creatures, the story unfolds with tension, banter, and forced proximity, drawing readers into a world filled with love, friendships, self-discovery, and betrayal.
While the novel excels in world-building, character development, and plot intricacies, some readers may yearn for a bit more fire and spice in certain aspects of the narrative. However, the promise of future developments in the series offers hope for an even more dynamic and engaging story to come. I know I personally cannot wait to get into book 2.
With a cliffhanger ending that leaves hearts racing and minds reeling, "Queen of Roses" succeeds in immersing readers from start to finish. Its dark and twisted fantasy elements are expertly balanced with moments of adventure, action, and unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
As the story delves into complex themes and explores the depths of its characters' struggles and desires, it's important to note that "Queen of Roses" may contain triggering content. Readers are advised to check the trigger warnings before diving into this captivating tale.
Overall, "Queen of Roses" is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy romance, offering a mesmerizing journey that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the series. With its lush prose, intricate storytelling, and unforgettable characters, this novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who venture into its enchanted world.
I want to extend a heartfelt shoutout to the author for granting me the opportunity to dive into "Queen of Roses" through NetGalley. It has been an absolute pleasure to explore the captivating world and characters crafted with such skill and imagination. Thank you for entrusting me with this glimpse into your enchanting world.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Right from the start, I was drawn in by the prologue!!!
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Queen of Roses (Blood of a Fae #1) by Briar Boleyn
Genre General Fiction ( Adult), Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Dark Romance
“More primordial than the stars. My name was on his lips as he promised unspeakable darkness to any who came between us.”
Right from the start, I was drawn in by the prologue!!!
I’m a big fan of “touch her, and you die” vibes, but I mean, what’s also not to love about a unique Arthurian retelling with gender twists, a treacherous royal court, a dangerous quest, magical Fae & mystical monsters, entwined with a bit of spice!
Morgan, Princess of Pendrath and true heir to the throne has spent most of her life dimming her light to feel safe and to make others comfortable. She is treated as an outcast in the court and repressed by her family due to the blood of the Fae within her and forced to join the Temple of the Three as a priestess in training to one day replace Merlin.
Her brother, King Arthur, who reminds me of Joffrey from Game of Thrones, later tells her that he has other plans and offers her a choice of the Temple or to marry her off for political gain, unless… that is, she can journey through the great unknown and return with a long-lost fae weapon with enchanted powers known as Excalibur.
Her quest begins with a roguish crew that includes the mysterious, arrogant, and heart-tuggingly handsome Captain of the Royal Guard, Kairos Draven, whom she can’t decide if she wants to stab or indulge in pleasure with.
Along the way are plenty of surprises, mystical creatures, and betrayal, all while Morgan uncovers more of the truth about herself and who she can trust.
This book had intriguing storylines and lovable characters that kept me turning pages and wanting more. I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds and comes together in book 2, Court of Claws, which I just started reading!!
Read if you’re into-
Dark Fantasy/Romance
Slow–Burn
Question Everything
Magic and Action
Fae
Arthurian Legend
Stabby/Broken FFC
Morally Gray MMC
Forced Proximity
Queen of Roses is perfect for Holly Black, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas fans.
Please check the trigger warnings page in the table of contents before reading this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
★★★★★ 3
3.5 stars, A little boring to say the least.
Format: Kindle
Wow so I'm not sure where to begin on this one. This was a very different take on the legend of Arthur and Excalibur. This is told from the point of view of Morgan the sister of Arthur. Honestly the first 50% of this book is world building and character building which unfortunately was super boring for me. Morgan to me was a female MC that had a hard time in believing in herself. Sometimes taking too long to understand exactly what was going on around her. Draven was also a different male MC, like I couldn't put my finger on him and what he was all about. It was not until the last 10% of the book did we get some answers on the mystery that is Draven. The other 50% of the book centered around this big journey with everyone having a different motive. We see a spark of magic around this time that had me excited but then we never expanded upon that and what it could mean for the female MC. I feel like I want to read the second book just to see where this goes, but the spice was probably a 2 out of 5. Side characters are ok, Lancelet was fun but I almost felt like I wanted more.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023