Free Sky Apocalypse
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maribouThe Sky People, by S. M. Stirling
This has enough of a certain something that I'll read the sequel, but honestly I'm a bit meh about it. The charming central conceit - the other inner planets also harbor shockingly Earth-like life (as in old pulp novels) - is both its best pleasure and the thing that makes it hardest to suspend disbelief and enjoy the story, by turns. I know, I'm being fussy.
(147/275)
Free Fall, by Laura Ann Gilman
I didn't love this book as wholeheartedly as some of the earlier volumes in the series (places where there was too much tell not enough show, a very few places where it felt a bit Mary-Sue-ish) but it was still really good. Looking forward to the next one! If it looks interesting to you, I STRONGLY recommend starting with the first in the series, Bring It On.
(148/275)
A Kiss Before the Apocalypse, by Thomas E. Sniegoski
Noir existentialist theological fantasy with a not-fallen-just-left angel protagonist who can, among other skills, talk to his (very believable) dog. Not for everyone, but wow, is it my cup of tea! LOVED it.
(149/275)
This has enough of a certain something that I'll read the sequel, but honestly I'm a bit meh about it. The charming central conceit - the other inner planets also harbor shockingly Earth-like life (as in old pulp novels) - is both its best pleasure and the thing that makes it hardest to suspend disbelief and enjoy the story, by turns. I know, I'm being fussy.
(147/275)
Free Fall, by Laura Ann Gilman
I didn't love this book as wholeheartedly as some of the earlier volumes in the series (places where there was too much tell not enough show, a very few places where it felt a bit Mary-Sue-ish) but it was still really good. Looking forward to the next one! If it looks interesting to you, I STRONGLY recommend starting with the first in the series, Bring It On.
(148/275)
A Kiss Before the Apocalypse, by Thomas E. Sniegoski
Noir existentialist theological fantasy with a not-fallen-just-left angel protagonist who can, among other skills, talk to his (very believable) dog. Not for everyone, but wow, is it my cup of tea! LOVED it.
(149/275)
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Yay KMRB!
Date: 2009-07-30 05:49 am (UTC)Re: Yay KMRB!
Date: 2009-07-30 02:49 pm (UTC)Re: Yay KMRB!
Date: 2009-07-30 02:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-07-30 03:52 pm (UTC)The Sky People mention made me think of Paragaea which is a very good read.
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Date: 2009-07-31 12:47 am (UTC)