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中間人 (英國卡內基文學獎提名、《泰晤士報》選書): (Kirsty Applebaum) : 1. 2. 3. 100 1. 2. 3. 11 ??SDGs16 Kirsty Applebaum 100 1793

作者: 柯斯蒂.阿普鮑姆 (Kirsty Applebaum) | 譯者: 林靜華


1.融合「出生序」概念,蘊含「尋找自我認同」的青少年小說
2.絕望中仍有希望的反烏托邦小說
3.第一人稱的日記式紀錄
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敢於挑戰現狀的「反烏托邦」少年小說
少女擺盪於友情和權威之間
真相往往更陰暗、更具威脅
 
  一條邊界封閉了芬尼斯威克小鎮。邊界外,「安靜的戰爭」正在肆虐,危險的流浪者無盡地遊蕩著。
  「長子」,家中第一個出生的孩子,不論男孩、女孩,都將在滿十四歲時,前往營地參與戰爭,為榮耀而戰。
 
  克魯斯家有三個孩子。哥哥傑德是「長子」,即將在週五滿十四歲,會與喬德芮家的「長子」琳蒂,一起在週六入營,兩人不僅是家裡的英雄,也受到鎮上人民的尊敬。弟弟崔格晚四年出生,是家中最年幼的孩子。而夾在中間的十一歲女孩瑪琪,很努力想讓自己的聲音被聽到,讓能力被認可,卻因為身為排行中間的「次子」,形同隱形,總是被忽視。
 
  直到她遇到了流浪女孩烏娜,在九月某個炎熱的日子,瑪琪的世界即將遭到顛覆……
  如果,這一切都是錯誤的?
 
本書特色
 
  1.融合「出生序」概念,蘊含「尋找自我認同」的青少年小說
  本書巧妙地將心理學家阿德勒的「出生序」概念結合城鎮的特權制度,凸顯角色心理刻畫上十分有深度,是一本蘊含「尋找自我認同」的青少年小說。
 
  2.絕望中仍有希望的反烏托邦小說
  表面上看起來是和平的社會,其實背後有弊病存在。乍看下是很沉重、嚴肅的議題,但依然擁有少年小說的精髓——絕望中仍有希望,描繪友情和勇氣,讀來激勵人心。
 
  3.第一人稱的日記式紀錄
  小說以第一人稱為視角切入,透過孩子的視角,感受到鎮上的人對長子的推崇、邊界禁忌等奇特文化,也讓讀者可以感染主角的心情變化。另外,以日期為大章節,顯示故事的發生其實只在十天內,劇情緊湊。

【本書關鍵字】
反烏托邦、冒險、友情、真相、出生序、邊界

【本書資料】
無注音
適讀年齡:11歲以上
 

序/導讀

游涵淑/教育部人權教育議題輔導群教師

小鎮上,每個人都能被好好照顧,大家各盡其能、各取所需,不必擔心挨餓受凍,有時候還能領到新奇的水果和全新的衣服;只要你不跑出邊界、並且把家裡的長子送去營地就行了。「邊界外面是什麼?長子們會不會回來?」沒人敢問。一個偶然遇見的新朋友,讓排行中間的女孩發現隱藏在幸福生活底下的大秘密……場景和對話描述生動,在故事情節裡蘊含著值得思辨的問題:
合法,就是正當的嗎?只要是違反規則,就一定是錯的嗎?
邀請讀者隨著主角瑪琪——家裡的中間人,在故事裡思考這些問題的答案。

廖淑霞/臺北市私立再興小學研究教師
常言道:「既生瑜,何生亮」,世間既有神機妙算的諸葛亮,豈有周瑜一展長才之地。這種「瑜亮情結」,相信在柯斯蒂.阿普鮑姆所創作的《中間人》一書中,你一定能深刻的感受到。書中細膩的文字,將身為「長子」身分的傑德・克魯斯與琳蒂・喬德芮,在成長歲月中,所承受的關注與特權;以及身為「次子」的瑪琪・克魯斯,所遭受的忽略與不平等,淋漓盡致的刻畫出來。既定的宿命,是否有扭轉的變數?是否有翻轉的契機?這是一本探討自我認同的好書;也是一本討論忠誠與背叛的話題書;更是一本探究聯合國永續發展目標SDGs16-和平、正義及健全制度的最佳文本。

作者簡介 
柯斯蒂.阿普鮑姆 Kirsty Applebaum
 
  出生於英國埃塞克斯,在漢普郡長大。曾做過各式各樣的工作,包括賣書、重裝鐵路的發信號裝置、輸送帶上的石頭挑出和皮拉提斯教學等。現在是一名全職童書作家,跟丈夫住在溫徹斯特的一座小山丘上。住家附近有片蝴蝶飛舞的田野,成為《中間人》背景設定的靈感來源。
 
  至今已創作多本童書,第一本小說《中間人》出版即榮獲英國卡內基文學獎提名、考文垂市靈感圖書獎、《泰晤士報》選書、英國圖書信託基金會年度「100 本最佳童書書單」等多項殊榮。
 
譯者簡介
 
林靜華
 
  輔仁大學歷史系畢業,曾獲文化部「圖書著作金鼎獎」。曾任職聯合報系歐洲日報編譯組副主任,現為自由譯者。譯作有《虎皮魔毯》、《曠野迷蹤》、《踏上天堂嶼》、《陪我走過1793》、《宇宙最後一本書》等(以上皆由小魯文化出版)。
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Levi Turek
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
A must read
Format: Kindle
This series is a must read if you love Star Wars post Endor. The galaxy is still in a struggle to see who is on top. With many a individual falling through the cracks in galactic society.
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L. W. Swint
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 4
One man's quest for vengeance
Format: Hardcover
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." It is the time of a falling empire, a time of betrayal and vengeance. This is the story of the last of the mysterious Imperial Guards of the Emperor Palpatine. It is the story of his quest to seek justice for the galactic ruler he served, and for his fellow comrades in arms, who gave their lives in that service. "Star Wars: The Crimson Empire Saga," tells the tale of Kir Kanos, the sole survivor of the scarlet clothed guardians of the Emperor, first shown in "Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi." Over more than a decade of Dark Horse Comics publishing history, starting in 1997 to its long awaited conclusion in 2012, "Crimson Empire" reveals the history of these elite soldiers, "the best of the best," trained for one purpose: to serve the Emperor of "the first Galactic Empire." This 504 paged hardcover book collects the following stories: Star Wars: Crimson Empire #1-6 (1997) Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters (Kenix Kil) (1999) Star Wars: Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #1-6 (1999) Star Wars: "Hard Currency" (Dark Horse Extra #21-24) (2000) Star Wars: Crimson Empire III: "The Third Time Pays for All" (Dark Horse Presents #1) (2011) (Note: The above is also the opening passage to Crimson Empire III #1) Star Wars: Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #1-6 (2011) Star Wars Handbook Volume 2: Crimson Empire (1999) "The Crimson Empire Saga" begins with an ending; the final defeat of the Emperor Palpatine by his long-time foes, the Rebel Alliance, led by the legendary siblings, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa Solo. But unbeknownst to those fighting to free the galaxy from Palpatine's tyranny, treachery also played a role in the Emperor's downfall. In a stunning turn of events it is revealed that one of those thought to be most loyal to Palpatine, a member of the Imperial Guard itself, betrayed his master in an attempt to seize power for himself. To insure the success of his treason, Carnor Jax also ordered the assassination of all the surviving Imperial Guard. But in his arrogance, the traitor underestimated the skill of the warriors he had trained with. Though faced with the overwhelming force of an army of stormtroopers sent to eliminate them on their training world Yinchorr, one Imperial Guard survived the massacre. Kir Kanos, the last of Emperor Palpatine's Imperial Guard lived on, to seek vengeance on Carnor Jax, and all those who had betrayed his Emperor. The core "Crimson Empire" trilogy is the creation of writers Mike Richardson and Randy Stradley, and artist Paul Gulacy, and they have produced an exciting adventure of Star Wars action, intrigue and emotion. The first "Crimson Empire" 6 issue comic mini-series was published in 1997, in the early years of what came to be called the "Star Wars Expanded Universe." The "EU" is an ongoing showcase for the continuing "adventures of Luke Skywalker" in novels, comics, computer games and more, as well as for other characters and worlds from the movie and now television saga envisioned by George Lucas. But the Expanded Universe also highlights original ideas based on characters and situations created by Mr. Lucas. "Crimson Empire" represents a prime example of talented imaginations thinking, 'what if we told a story about the red cloaked guards seen in "Return of the Jedi?"' In Kir Kanos, Richardson, Stradley, and Gulacy have created a classic Star Wars anti-hero/hero. Along with such Expanded Universe creations as Grand Admiral Thrawn, Mara Jade, Quinlan Vos, and Asajj Ventress, he is one of the most intriguing characters in the Star Wars Universe. Kanos is a highly trained warrior with a steadfast moral code, whose quest for vengeance anchors "The Crimson Empire Saga." It is this focus on the lead character's ultimate goal that is one of the achievements of the series. This dramatic strength, when adhered to, allows the comic creators to truly delve into their original characters and concepts without having to include or depend on the more famous Star Wars heroes and villains, although some appear in supporting roles. It is a testament to the makers' storytelling abilities that as the reader follows this tale of Kir Kanos' road to revenge, one becomes sympathetic to the character's cause to avenge the death of one of the most evil men who ever lived in any galaxy! A special highlight of "Crimson Empire" is the artistry of Paul Gulacy. Mr. Gulacy has a distinctive style in the sequential art medium; a clean precise vision that combines traditional comic book panel progression with simulated photographic technique. For example, Mr. Gulacy rarely uses motion lines in his comic art, except to depict the movement of a lightsaber, or in the case of Kir Kanos' preferred weapon, the force pike, a doubled-bladed long staff. This style gives Mr. Gulacy's work a heightened sense of realism. In the first "Crimson Empire" mini-series, Mr. Gulacy is inked by P. Craig Russell. In "Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood," he is embellished by Randy Emberlin. "Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost" saves the best for last as Mr. Gulacy produced full pencil and ink artwork for the third mini-series. He was always his best inker. This "Crimson Empire" collection also offers the reader the opportunity to see the evolution and advancement of comic coloring from 1997 through to 2012, the year of this special compendium's release. Dave Stewart created the color art for Mr. Gulacy's pencil work on the first two installments of the prime comic trilogy and the results display a marked improvement over the flat colors long produced in comics of the past. But with "Crimson Empire III," the most recent part of the saga, the color rendering of Michael Bartolo shows an even more nuanced use of tone and hue over Mr. Gulacy's art. Thanks in no small part to the computer age, comic coloring has come a long way from the days of newsprint. Another highlight of "The Crimson Empire Saga" is the inclusion of two addition stories within the thick hardcover. "How the Mighty have Fallen" is a tale written by Randy Stradley, and illustrated by Javier Saltares and Christopher Ivy. Published in 1999 as part of the Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters comic series, it relates how Kir Kanos created the secret bounty hunter identity Kenix Kil,to better hide from members of the fallen Galactic Empire that were hunting for him across the stars. The second adventure, the short story, "Hard Currency," was published in Dark Horse Extra, a newspaper-like fanzine released from 1998-2002, and features Kenix Kil teaching an enemy the cost of betrayal. It was scripted by Mr. Stradley, and drawn by Isaac Buckminster Owens. There is a great deal to enjoy in this "Crimson Empire" collection but it is not without flaws. While the premiere "Crimson Empire" mini-series succeeds in being an enthralling adventure on every level, "Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood" sometimes suffers from a story that concentrates too much on subterfuge and political power-plays; so much so that the series' starring character, Kir Kanos, seems rather to be a supporting player in his own story. The long-awaited third part in the "Crimson Empire" trilogy, "Empire Lost," improves on the faults of its predecessor but still has a sometimes convoluted plotline. Another flaw in the multi-part saga is the character arc of Mirith Sinn, the brave and beautiful Rebel Alliance commander who plays a major part in most of Kir Kanos' exploits. The series writers, Mr. Richardson and Mr. Stradley, showcase the evolution of the relationship between these two driven individuals, a relationship that has an undeniable chemistry. Mirith and Kir Kanos share a bond, a bond that is complicated by violent loss. But the complexities of their relationship are sometimes handled in conflicting ways from story to story, resulting in confusion for the reader in understanding the otherwise strong character of Mirith Sinn. Still another flaw in this collection is the editorial decision not to include all the striking covers painted by artist Dave Dorman for the 18 individual comics in the "Crimson Empire" trilogy of mini-series. While it is gratifying to see 6 of Mr. Dorman's contributions to the saga, notably his special wrap-around cover painting to the first "Crimson Empire" trade paperback reprint volume, as well as the "Crimson Empire Handbook" cover, this reviewer regrets the omission of the artist's 13 other paintings. Nor was the sole "variant" cover to "Crimson Empire III" number 1, drawn by Mr. Gulacy included, and it was the only cover he created for the entire series. It is doubly disappointing when the collection showcases Mr. Dorman's cover to that same comic issue twice in the book! This reviewer would have also been appreciative of a written introduction or history of the creation of the "Crimson Empire" series; and a feature that explained the long wait of 13 years before the concluding chapter in the trilogy was finally released for fans of the saga to enjoy. These editorial choices could have then given this hardcover collection the more appropriate title, "The Complete Crimson Empire Saga." Despite the above shortcomings, this is a very special Star Wars comic collection. From one Star Wars fan to any who read this review, I highly recommend you put on some of John Williams' immortal Star Wars music, sit back, open this hardcover and let yourself be taken away to that "galaxy far, far away" we love so much!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2012
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Jonathan Miller
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
One of the best Star Wars comic series of all time.
Format: Kindle
Crimson Empire was the first Star Wars comic that I read. Stories like these are what kept Star Wars alive and fresh during the nearly 20 years between films. I love the stories about those minor characters that you see in the films. When you saw the Crimson Guard with the Emperor for the first time, you knew there was something fascinating about these guardians of the most powerful being in the universe. This story delves into some of those characters. The art is fantastic, sort of that stylized 90's colorful art. Awesome battle scenes. It really captures the imagination. Great story, give it a try. I highly recommend getting a paper copy of this trade.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2015
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steven
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 5
Top Notch!
Format: Hardcover
A lot of the time when your reading SW books your imagination doesn't quite fill in the gaps that the author leaves. A lot of SW books have little to no detail because they are movie or game based. This is where the top notch illiustrations took this story line to a whole new level! Richardson does a great job on developping the main character. I was very impressed with the quality of the story and blown away with the illustrations. Great read for all!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2013
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Darth Caedus
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Great saga!
Format: Kindle
I love this series! It is beautifully painted, has good dialogue, and has a very compelling narrative. I cannot help but like the protagonist, Kir Kanos. He is brave, unselfish, noble, determined, and deadly. Even if his primary goal is to exact vengeance for the killing of the truly evil Palpatine, I cannot help but cheer for him. This is truly a compelling read that refuses to be put down.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016

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