I prefer to be balancing on the edge of understanding rather than to have the book’s world diminished by over-explanation. Rupert does explain some aspects, but there’s plenty of instances where I just had to roll with it. And when Jenny announced Diana Wynne Jones week, I requested Deep Secret from another branch of the county library system.ĭeep Secret is one of those fantasy books that throws you into its world without bothering too much with explanations. Though I already had Deep Secret on my to-read list, it was this hilarious post by Jenny from Jenny’s Books that had me bump it up in priority. But it is at the convention where the problems of the Koryfonic Empire spill over into Earth’s affairs. Unfortunately, none of the candidates look promising to him. Rupert manages to get all the candidates gathered at a sci-fi / fantasy convention in England. Meanwhile, on Earth, Rupert’s Magid mentor, Stan dies and Rupert must find another replacement Magid. All the other Magids and higher-ups tell Rupert to just let the Koryfonic Empire self-destruct. The Koryfonic Empire is falling apart after its despot dies without an identifiable heir. Rupert Venables is a junior Magid, with responsibilities for Earth and also for the Koryfonic Empire. For: Diana Wynne Jones Week hosted by Jenny’s Books
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