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A weird, action-packed time travel story. I did enjoy it but I could never really become absorbed by the writing, and the ending isn't terribly satisfying.
The action scenes were well done - I was particularly impressed by an early chase scene. I liked Doyle, and some of his inner dialog was great. But none of the other characters were well fleshed-out, and whenever the author veered away from action or dialog I found myself beginning to skim paragraphs.
I can't decide if this novel should have be ...more
The action scenes were well done - I was particularly impressed by an early chase scene. I liked Doyle, and some of his inner dialog was great. But none of the other characters were well fleshed-out, and whenever the author veered away from action or dialog I found myself beginning to skim paragraphs.
I can't decide if this novel should have be ...more
A fantastic novel telling an epic story of magic, time travel and history. Tim Powers manages to create a smart story that uses time travel as a mechanism to propel the story in a (at least for me) totally unexpected ways.
As always Powers story left me wondering what parts were based on historical facts and what only happens in the book.
As always Powers story left me wondering what parts were based on historical facts and what only happens in the book.
Craig gave 5 stars, Julie Carter gave 3 & Koeeoaddi has ToRead - SDMB recco: Apollyon
An amazing story, so vivid. I can picture the scenes so clearly it's as if I'm right there in the filthy old streets of London. This story has so many twists and unique details, such as tricky body shifting strategies and dirt being the thing that can kill sorcerers rather than guns or knives.
Review update: I have to say, in very short time, I remember almost nothing about this book except that it had a certain sort of extreme viciousness to it. A nasty clown. People hanging about in high windo ...more
Review update: I have to say, in very short time, I remember almost nothing about this book except that it had a certain sort of extreme viciousness to it. A nasty clown. People hanging about in high windo ...more
Jun 03, 2010
Velvetink
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steampunk.
own this now. *note to self. Copy from A.
own this now. *note to self. Copy from A.
Jan 03, 2008
Michelle
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