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# The Hum and the Shiver: A Novel of the Tufa (Tufa Novels, 1)

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Review: Fascinating and mysterious. - At first, Needsville just seems like a typical mountain town, with its share of shabby streets, beautiful countryside and off-putting local folk. Then comes the typical, overdone, tacky parade for the return of an injured, rescued soldier from war overseas, reluctantly labeled a hero. The soldier, a wayward daughter, must decide how she will face each awkward step that brings her closer to home, to who she was, and what she could, or should, or even might become. Bronwyn’s mystery is slow building, at first. As memories and experiences reveal tantalizing hints at Tufa ways, the characters come to life. Their families, traditions, and songs weave a fascinating story I found very hard to put down, reading most of the second half in a single rush! It’s a fun ride, on the night wind, and I can’t wait to read the next. I was so pleased to discover this story after enjoying the Appalachian rhythm and heartfelt songs of Tennessee musical family, Tuatha Dea. Thanks to their recent “virtual pub crawls” on Sunday evenings, I was able to learn of their musical connection to the author. Even better, I’ve got toe-tapping music and inspiring reading to lift me from the doldrums of staying home during a national shut-down.
Review: Beautifully written - This book sucked me in, there is no doubt about that. And I applaud the writer for doing a beautiful injection of magic in the everyday lives of the characters in this book. In fact, it took me a little while to stop myself and realize that the story of wounded Iraq veteran twenty year old Bronwynn is not just a straight contemporary story/beginning of the romance. Bronwynn's people, the mysterious Tufas, have shall we say some very interesting traditions and very interesting skills. But it is very easy to forget about the infusion of magical, especially when the first half of the story mostly hints at that and does not exactly lets us on all the secrets. I thought Bronwynn was fascinating, complex character, I thought story flowed very well, however the more I learned about who Tufas are and what their beliefs are, the less I liked them. I wished for more mercy in their beliefs system, and that's the best I can do without starting to talk spoilers. There is a beginning of romance for Bronwynn, although some of her decisions at the end of the book in that department also should we say took me aback a bit. Blood being the most important thing after all does not really sit well with me.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,331,062 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4,565 in Contemporary Fantasy (Books) #6,558 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Books) #7,084 in Folklore (Books) |
| Book 1 of 6  | Tufa |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (664) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.78 x 8.5 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0765327449 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0765327444 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 349 pages |
| Publication date  | September 27, 2011 |
| Publisher  | Tor Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating and mysterious.
*by W***Y on June 8, 2020*

At first, Needsville just seems like a typical mountain town, with its share of shabby streets, beautiful countryside and off-putting local folk. Then comes the typical, overdone, tacky parade for the return of an injured, rescued soldier from war overseas, reluctantly labeled a hero. The soldier, a wayward daughter, must decide how she will face each awkward step that brings her closer to home, to who she was, and what she could, or should, or even might become. Bronwyn’s mystery is slow building, at first. As memories and experiences reveal tantalizing hints at Tufa ways, the characters come to life. Their families, traditions, and songs weave a fascinating story I found very hard to put down, reading most of the second half in a single rush! It’s a fun ride, on the night wind, and I can’t wait to read the next. I was so pleased to discover this story after enjoying the Appalachian rhythm and heartfelt songs of Tennessee musical family, Tuatha Dea. Thanks to their recent “virtual pub crawls” on Sunday evenings, I was able to learn of their musical connection to the author. Even better, I’ve got toe-tapping music and inspiring reading to lift me from the doldrums of staying home during a national shut-down.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written
*by S***S on May 17, 2013*

This book sucked me in, there is no doubt about that. And I applaud the writer for doing a beautiful injection of magic in the everyday lives of the characters in this book. In fact, it took me a little while to stop myself and realize that the story of wounded Iraq veteran twenty year old Bronwynn is not just a straight contemporary story/beginning of the romance. Bronwynn's people, the mysterious Tufas, have shall we say some very interesting traditions and very interesting skills. But it is very easy to forget about the infusion of magical, especially when the first half of the story mostly hints at that and does not exactly lets us on all the secrets. I thought Bronwynn was fascinating, complex character, I thought story flowed very well, however the more I learned about who Tufas are and what their beliefs are, the less I liked them. I wished for more mercy in their beliefs system, and that's the best I can do without starting to talk spoilers. There is a beginning of romance for Bronwynn, although some of her decisions at the end of the book in that department also should we say took me aback a bit. Blood being the most important thing after all does not really sit well with me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Appalachian fantasy
*by S***S on May 9, 2013*

I usually don't care much for contemporary fantasy or kick-ass heroines, but I'd heard good things about The Hum and the Shiver and the description intrigued me, so I bought the low-priced Kindle version. (Kudos to Tor for pricing this ebook fairly instead of pricing it near the paper price, as it does with most of its ebooks, as if paper and printing weren't the biggest costs of making a paper book.) I started it with a mixture of reluctance and anticipation. The beginning read like any other contemporary fantasy, but within a short time it got interesting, so be prepared to hang in for a few pages. The book just gets better and better from there. All the characters felt real and alive, and the fantasy world and its overlap with our world were well drawn. The author hits the reader over the head with some parts of the world building, but I considered that a plus: I always felt on solid ground and ready for what happened next. The author wrote a believable kick-ass heroine and did not put her in high heels or a tight skirt. In fact, throughout the book he avoided all the clichés and stereotypes I expected, given the setting and the semisecret identity of most of the characters. My favorite parts were: --the fresh plot --the Appalachian setting and the author's appreciation for the land and its people --the emphasis on music, especially Appalachian music --the many secondary characters who have rich growth arcs of their own --the ending, which was satisfying in all the right ways yet had enough sadness to not be cloying I recommend this novel to all fantasy readers of age 15 (roughly) and above. If you've read a lot of fantasy, The Hum and the Shiver will definitely not feel like something you've read too many times before. If you've only started reading fantasy and don't always understand what's happening, you shouldn't have that problem with this book because the worldbuilding is clear.

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