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My name is Aiden Fleischer. I was forced from my home, moved among the victims of Jack the Ripper, was tortured by a witch doctor, and awoke on another planet. Throughout it all, my assistant, Clarissa Stark, remained at my side.
On Ptallaya, we were welcomed by the Yatsill. The creatures transformed their society into a bizarre version of our own, and we found a new home beneath the world's twin suns. But there was darkness in my soul, and as the two yellow globes set, I was forced to confront it, for on Ptallaya...
A RED SUN ALSO RISES
... and with it comes an evil more horrifying than any on Earth.
My thoughts:
Now how to explain this book...I do not think I will able too. It's an adventure that you just have to read to truly get.
We have a hero and a heroine. Aiden, a priest who is not good at being a priest, and Clarissa, who is so smart but disfigured and therefore she has to beg for bread. But then she starts to work for Aiden, and they become friends and discuss religion among other things. This is a theme through out the book, what is good and evil? Anyway the weirdness has not even started, that starts when he becomes a missionary and we end up with this Alice in Wonderland kind of story. A freaky new world, complex and just really weird. Now I will tell you no more as the world needs to be explored on its own. And then you will come to realize things as it evolves.
There is a lot I would like to say, but just think of two people put in a new world. A world that makes no sense at all, and take it from there. You will experience a world like no other.
Conclusion:
Also throw in some politics, philosophy, religion, and of course steampunk.
Cover
Cool
Genre. Steampunk /adventure / historical
Pages: 288
Published: January 2013 by del Rey
Source. for review
*waves weakly*
ReplyDeleteHang in there! One day left..well for us anyway
DeleteDang that is a lot to take in! Sounds very interesting though :)
ReplyDeleteThe book was insane, in a good way :)
DeleteSounds nice!
ReplyDeleteWeird enough for you? Yes
DeleteSounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteIt was sure different, so very different
DeleteIntriguing premise, gorgeous cover!
ReplyDeleteI really like the UK cover, the US is more..creepy lol
Deletewow it sounds really complex, something to read when you're really awake.
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes I would not recommend reading it while sleepy, you have to have your wits with ya
DeletePerhaps it is just taking on too much? Still, it does sound like an interesting world. Hm...
ReplyDeleteI would not say that, cos when I start to think it, a revelation comes and I am all aha, nicely done!
DeleteWow. It would be interesting to see how the author made all that work!
ReplyDeleteHihi, I can't tell, to say even one thing is to spoil it all, but it does it quite masterfully
DeleteInteresting...I've never read steampunk.
ReplyDeleteI like steampunk
DeleteI've missed this one coming out. Sounds interesting. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThe US cover has a creepy looking..thing on it
DeleteI have yet to experience steampunk...I will soon though!
ReplyDeleteStill nothing? You need to jump on the train
DeleteI'm not one for steampunk, this does sound intriguing.
ReplyDeleteIt was different from the steampunk I have read before
DeleteSeems like a world I would like, plus add in the steampunk and I'm there.
ReplyDeleteTruth be told I would not wanna go there ;)
Delete`Haha, trust me I am all confused by reading it. I do not think it's a book that will fit everyone. Some might not like all the strangeness or the way it's written. You have to take a leap of faith
ReplyDeleteSo, yay or nay, Blodeueddd? Because Hodder is on my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteLet's see...you do read strange books so I would say yay
Deletewow, this sounds different and you have me curious about falling down the rabbit hole!
ReplyDeleteFalling down the rabbit hole and thinking you have fallen into hell ;)
DeleteVery intriguing.
ReplyDeletefyi...I kept humming, 'A Whole New World' while I was thinking on what to say for this comment. hahaha
Haha, now I am humming it too
DeleteI have a soft spot for disfigured/damaged/scarred characters, so I'm already rooting for Clarissa! Sounds like a truly unique world too:)
ReplyDeleteShe was awesome, so smart, but sadly thrown out on her own :/
DeleteThis one sounds really good and I love that cover!
ReplyDeleteIt sure looks cool
DeleteLove the title, but other than that it just doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy.
ReplyDeleteIt's not something for all
DeleteI don't think this one is for me.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit weird, lol
DeleteNow this one sounds like fun, yep going on my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteYay :D
DeleteWow that description is all over the place—Jack the Ripper, witch doctors, new planets. I can see why it would be hard to describe, just something you need to experience for yourself. It sounds like you enjoyed it, so I definitely need to give it a try. This is just weird enough for me to be totally intrigued. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was just..yup all over the place. Some books just can't be described, they are crazy in a good way
DeleteYou've made me curious about this one!
ReplyDelete:)
Deletewhat a cool cover, gotta love steampunk
ReplyDeleteTotally :)
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