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Review Rating: 60
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There is a lot going on in Flesh and Spirit. Valen is an affable and interesting character, and the political turmoil and religious dissension bring a gritty realism to Berg's fantasy world.
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Mainspring
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70(7)
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Published by Tor Books on June 12, 2007
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Review Rating: 60
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Mainspring has all of the makings of a grand adventure, but the excitement factor is tempered somewhat by a pace that seems to drag at times coupled with the foreknowledge that Hethor simply cannot fail in his mission.
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Review Rating: 100
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I found Dragon in Chains to be an exquisite and elegant piece of literary fantasy and must say that its rich texture of impressions and sensations ought to be savoured slowly, like a piece of high-quality dark chocolate -- with leisure and delight.
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Hand of Isis
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77(3)
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Published by Orbit on March 23, 2009
First Published by Orbit in 2009
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Review Rating: 80
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She successfully reinterprets history from a female perspective thus vindicating a much reviled historical figure while at the same time evoking a vivid impression of the ancient world.
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Rifling Paradise
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80(1)
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Published by Overlook Hardcover on February 05, 2008
First Published by Hodder & Stoughton Canada in 2006
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The Night Sessions
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80(6)
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Published by Orbit on April 02, 2009
First Published by Orbit in 2008
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Review Rating: 80
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The Night Sessions by Ken Macleod is an absorbing and stimulating read. Robots, religion, and murder come together in this modern science fiction mystery.
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Review Rating: 0
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[...] so unrealistic and ludicrous that I found it completely impossible to suspend my disbelief [...]
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The Republic of Vengeance
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60(1)
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Published by Overlook Hardcover on February 05, 2009
First Published by Macmillan in 2008
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Review Rating: 60
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I found The Republic of Vengeance a charming if somewhat bland reading experience where only the vivid and lyrical representation of the Antique world balances out the uneven episodic narrative and the psychological flatness of the characters.
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In sum, I found Pamela Freeman's Blood Ties to be a largely competent piece of fantasy fiction and a pleasant but rather bland reading experience.
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Review Rating: 80
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Empire in Black and Gold is a very strong debut. It is a fast-paced and action-driven novel that nonetheless leaves plenty of room for character-development
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