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Nov 25, 2009
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This is a story of first contact, quite similar to how it must have been for Columbus or other explorers out to see New Worlds, with little hope of ever returning home.
Even though the story unfolds like a Greek tragedy, and it is clear from the very beginning that something horrible happened, I loved the premise of this book, the humor (Oh. My. Gods! Quotes from Young Frankenstein and The Princess Bride? how could you not love this?), and the writing style. I also genuinely came to care about th ...more
Even though the story unfolds like a Greek tragedy, and it is clear from the very beginning that something horrible happened, I loved the premise of this book, the humor (Oh. My. Gods! Quotes from Young Frankenstein and The Princess Bride? how could you not love this?), and the writing style. I also genuinely came to care about th ...more
"But the sparrow still falls."
Is it better to be a macabre but empathic voyeur to suffering or is it better to not exist? That's what this story comes down to but the answer is rather vague. I have an answer for it. I think a significant number of people on earth will dislike that answer and take offense.
This is perhaps one of the most amazing and strange novels I have ever read. I was completely transfixed by it and I couldn't stop reading while also dreading what was to come. It's worth notin ...more
Is it better to be a macabre but empathic voyeur to suffering or is it better to not exist? That's what this story comes down to but the answer is rather vague. I have an answer for it. I think a significant number of people on earth will dislike that answer and take offense.
This is perhaps one of the most amazing and strange novels I have ever read. I was completely transfixed by it and I couldn't stop reading while also dreading what was to come. It's worth notin ...more
I am reading this upon recommendation of a Ravelry friend. So far, it has captured my attention, but there are so many things that I am hoping are explained further on in the book.
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This was a fantastic book. It took quite awhile to get into it, and it was not an easy read, but totally worth it. I was in love with the characters by the middle of the book. A very good read.
Merged review:
This was a fantastic book. It took quite awhile to get into it, and it was not an easy read, but totally worth it. I was in love with the characters by the middle of the book. A very good read.
Fantastic! Great examination of human nature, philosophy, religion, adventure, sci fi and more. All in a moving, intriguing story. Also recommend the sequel, "Children of God"
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