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Wilderness Paperback – 1 June 1992

by Dennis Danvers (Author)

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Publisher : Pocket Books; Reprint edition (1 June 1992)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0671728288
ISBN-13 : 978-0671728281
Dimensions : 2.62 x 24.89 x 30.58 cm

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A proper were wolf story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2014

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As another reviewer put it, this is fabulous. While the premise may seem simple the book is richly layered and full of beautiful language. Ignore the lurid cover - this is not part of the 'true blood/ Laurel K Hamilton/ Twilight' band wagon. So people looking for a werewolf story are going to be disappointed. People looking for a specific kind of paranormal romance might feel cheated. But then this book has never claimed to be anything it's not - blame the new marketing angle!

This is a deep, intellectual look at human nature versus the more instinctual, unconscious nature of the wilderness. What happens when one woman carries both nature's within herself in their purest forms but is unable to yield to either? What happens when you are two things at once, both very sociable animals but your very otherness forces you to be an outsider? This is a crie de cour for the lone wolf, the one who fits in no where. The romantic storyline is further exploration of this theme.

Alice is a wonderful character - perhaps the best example of being human even when she isn't. Erik is lovely and flawed. All the other characters are well rounded and enjoyable - cue smacking Debra - but my favourite is probably Rupert, crazy hippie geneticist (in another life, if I'd just taken one more side step...)

Anyway if you're looking for paranormal novel with beautiful language, deep themes and a story you can get your teeth into, look no further. There should be more books like this.

Jana L.Perskie

A Sensitive Novel Which Breaks The Lycanthrope Stereotype

Reviewed in the United States on 7 June 2005

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Legends of werewolves, like those of vampires, have long existed. Twentieth century cinema revived interest in these lycanthropes, with films like Michael Landon's "I Was A Teenage Werewolf," "An American Werewolf In London," and Jack Nicholson's "Wolf," among others. Popular fiction has romanticized and/or demonized these mythical creatures who look and act human but turn into wolves at the full moon. Author Dennis Danvers has given readers a new take on this old tale with his novel, "Wilderness."

Alice White, is an intelligent, exotically attractive woman in her early thirties. She is a loner, and has been since the age of twelve, which is when she first changed into a wolf during the full moon. Unlike fictional accounts of werewolves, Alice's transformation does not endow her with human qualities. She becomes a full-fledged wolf in every way, and never fully remembers her experiences as a wild animal when she changes back into human form. Nor does she recall what it is like to be Alice when she is a wolf, although the wolf is aware of "the girl," who is her other self. Her secret governs her existence. She has made it a point not to form close relationships with friends or lovers, although she yearns for normalcy and an end to her isolation and terrible loneliness. She is not as afraid of discovery as she is of hurting someone, due to a violent incident she was once involved in. So, she barricades herself in her basement at the beginning of each lunar cycle.

College biology professor Erik Summers is Alice's new neighbor and very much attuned to the natural world and animals. Erik and Alice felt an intense mutual attraction since they first met. The attraction is more than just physical. There is a sense of deep affinity between them. With Eric, Alice breaks her cardinal rule about keeping all contact with men to one night stands. As their relationship grows into love, Alice knows she can no longer live a lie and decides to confide in Eric.

Danver's fast-paced, well written narrative explores the concept of a woman coming to grips with her extreme and most unusual dual nature, and her decision about which path she will follow, that of the human or the beast. He also emphasizes Erik's dilemma. Here is a man who loves a woman he believes is his soul-mate, only to be presented with information he finds totally unbelievable. The story is moving, and far removed from the cliche werewolf novel which is so prevalent on the market today. Alice and Erik are well developed and sympathetic characters. This is not a horror novel or a supernatural romance, but a sensitive, original book which deals with human psychology and relationships much more than lycanthropy. I highly recommend it.

"Wilderness" was nominated for both the Locus and Bram Stoker first novel awards.

JANA

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Hank Schwartz

An exhilarating journey

Reviewed in the United States on 11 January 2001

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I found this somewhat lusty tale by Danvers compelling enough to keep me up too late for several days in a row.
The main characters, Alice White and Erik Summers, are very well portrayed and although their predicament is not one that we are likely to find ourselves in, I was hoping that they would work it out and very interested to see how. I was surprised at how much tension Danvers develops within the deceptively simple style of this book.
It does require that we, like Erik, suspend our disbelief for the duration, but I found it well worth while.
A fast but very pleasing excursion into another possible reality.
I recommend it.

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Grammy KM

Very good read

Reviewed in the United States on 18 April 2018

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Have always loved this book. Wanted this extra copy to give to a niece.

Annie S.

Okay read

Reviewed in the United States on 10 August 2016

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I read this because it was recommended on the review of another book I read. I couldn't really get into the characters too much. They were a bit predictable and flat.

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