Customer Reviews
Grade 9 Book Review by Mohammad Al-Ansari - By: Mo, 28 Mar 2007 
The book, The Oracle, teaches us that you don't have to be big to do big things. The story goes that the old Archon has died & the kingdom isin need of a new Archon. The old Archon entrusts that Mirany, the new bearer of the god, to find the Archon. She sets off to find him with the help with a musician & a scribe, but the General & the Speaker to the god are going to find an Archon that will do their bidding, can Mirany find the Archonin time?
When I was reading the book, The Oracle I noticed that Mirany, the heroinein the story was a shy girl & wasn't very brave. I loved the plot & how Catherine Fisher didn't describe the characters but let you find out on your own by the things they say. The only annoying flaw was the thoughts that Mirany had when she was saying there was no god. I thought it was annoying because it kept on repeating so I skim it all the time. I choose this book because, it was different from the other books I have read, which were more up to date, this one was date back when the Egyptians ruled, which I find interesting.
Be warnedin The Oracle it does contain some bad language & some religious statements & beliefs. I would like to say that this book has some complex vocabulary, so I would say this book would be for 13 year olds & up.
Whether you love books with adventure or a bit of historyin it, this book is the one for you. Two other booksin the series are out The Archon which is the sequel, & then The Scarab.
Al last - something different to wizards. . . - By: Brida, 04 Jul 2004 
The reason why I chose this book was because it sounded so different to other children's books. Instead of the usual idea of basing a story around magic, Fisher's book revolves around religion, yet it is so much more than just religion.
The main character, Mirany, is made Bearer-of-the-God. In her new role, she becomes one of the Nine - sacred people who are involved with the God. However, Mirany is unsure of whether the God really exists: couldn't the Speaker-for-the-God simply make up the 'messages' that they supposedly receive direct from the God? Mirany seems aware that treachery could easily happen, yet her role as Bearer means she has to keep quiet. Her fears are realised when the Archon (kind of God on earth) dies, giving her a message on his death-bed that all is not what it seems & that Argelin, a corrupt general, will appoint a new Archon who they will be able to control.
That is only a fraction of the plot. Mirany is not completely alone - she has a few accomplices who try to make sure that the real Archon will be rightly selected: one is a drunken musician & the other is a scribe, who has secrets of his own.
Fisher's book is truly unique - she explores many issues; political treachery, personal betrayal, bribery, religious uncertainty are just some. And she has triumphedin making a book which will easily be enjoyed by children & adults alike. She certainly deserves for this book, & the sequel, to receive the recognition it deserves.
Simply Amazing! - By: , 18 Apr 2004 Its truly an amazing book. It had an interesting plot & colourful character’s. The book starts out with her being chosen to be the new Bearer for the God. Unfortunally for Mirany, she doesn’t believein God, but being shoved into a building with the nine most sacred peoplein the land forces her to keep her views quiet. Before he dies, the Archon trusts Mirany with a deadly secret, that the Speaker (really important religious person, kinda like the pope) is corrupt. He tells her to find his good friend Oblek who will help her to find the new true Archon after he is dead. Confused? You should be, so READ IT! This is only a FRACTION of the story. This story includes a traitorous scribe, a tomb thief, a drunken musician, Gods, backstabbing friends & so many ideas your head will explode. This book should defiantly be more popular than potter.
The title is slightly misleading - By: , 22 Feb 2004 At first I thought that this was a sequel to the amazing paperback edition of "The Oracle" until I discovered that it is,in fact, a reprint of the original & the only things that were different were the title & cover.
Although this irritated me , "The Oracle" is still a worth-while read for all ages.
Definetly worth the read - By: H. Trend, 11 Dec 2003 The Oracle is an amazing story with a host of characters that make you laugh, cry & hold your breath. Unlike other authors Catherine Fisher makes you wonder whether the end will actually be rosey - & at times you doubt that anyone will survive. The description & writing of this book means it is a tale that any age will enjoy - I'm 18 & I still couldn't put it down!
