Book — Journey to the End of the Night

Journey to the End of the Night
by Amazon.co.uk
Rating: ★★★★★
What can I say, the book is absolutely a masterpiece. Yes, it is dated and placed in a strange non-real/real world, but that takes nothing away from how powerful and amazing the book really is. The characters are so real, the emotions so strong. I can only imagine how much this book as influenced everything that has come afterwards.
April 25, 2009 |
Category » culture
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Book — Predator's Gold

Predator’s Gold
by Philip Reeve
Rating: ★★★★★
I still don’t know what makes this a “children’s book”, perhaps it is in the omission of descriptive sex and violence? This book is quite simply genius - for children or adults.
I have read a LOT of science fiction. I have read a lot of “children’s books” and this series rate’s as high as any of have read. On par with Harry Potter and possibly above His Dark Materials (books 2 & 3 anyway).
It is completely original, very clever, well paced, wonderful characters. I can’t say enough. READ THIS BOOK!
DISCLAIMER: I work for Scholastic and nearly met Philip — twice
April 18, 2009 |
Category » culture
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Book — Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines
by Philip Reeve, David Frankland
Rating: ★★★★★
My company publishes this book and I felt almost obligated to read it; however, I am really glad I did. It is wonderful! The characters are very human and the plot so well conceived.
It takes place way in the future and most cities are on tractor treads and hunting each other. After centuries, the prey is getting harder and harder to find. London digs up some old technology, some engergy beam, and decides to blast its way into a defended area of cities still on land.
Two young couples join up to stop the killing…
I will say no more. Go read it.
April 8, 2009 |
Category » culture
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Book — Crown of Shadows

Crown of Shadows (Coldfire Trilogy)
by Celia Friedman
Rating: ★★★★☆
Good book, but I felt like it was rushing to resolve itself. It introduced a lot of new complexity on the planet that I am not sure was required. The end was slightly confusing for no reason I could discern.
March 1, 2009 |
Category » culture
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