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Ladataan... The Shadows of God (2001)Tekijä: J. Gregory Keyes
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. After a long delay, I decided to finish (J) Gregory Keyes' Age of Unreason Quartet, with The Shadows of God. Starting with Newton's Cannon, The Age of Unreason Quartet has a brilliant idea at the center of its alternate history-fantasy. In our world, after discovering the laws of Gravity, Newton was sucked into a vortex of superstition, alchemy and biblical analysis. This, as well as other duties, carried him away from science in his later years of life. What if those studies weren't a waste? What if there WERE alchemical discoveries to be made, and alchemy turned into a science? With Newton as its central figure, we get a 18th century industrial revolution of aetherscribers, kraftpistoles, airships and other wonders powered by alchemy. However, we also get the malakim, angels and creations of a gnostic like God, who don't appreciate humanity meddling with such powers. Such is the universe of Newton's Cannon. With our main character, Benjamin Franklin, previous novels have carried us from America, to Europe, to a cometary impact against Europe, and back to America, with forces controlled by dark malachim intent on wiping out humanity. Plenty of other historical characters quarrel, struggle against each other and finally unite in the face of the common foe. There's plenty of alchemical science, feats of derring do, noble sacrifices and an ending which changes the actual nature of the universe. Keyes answers some mysteries and reveals answers to questions which have been lurking since the first volume of the quartet. Although its been a while since I read the third book, I picked up on the characters, their foibles, personalities and voices immediately. And, perhaps best of all, Keyes has an economy of writing. Although this is the last book in the quartet, it clocks in at a slim 320 pages. Some things might be a little too rushed by the breakneck, pulp like pace, but on the other hand, Keyes knows to get us to "the good stuff". I would hardly recommend readers new to this universe start here; it would be like looking at only the spire of a cathedral without having seen the rest of the edifice first. Those who have read previous volumes will not be disappointed by the denouement. Now that I have finished this series, I am very tempted to see what Keyes has been doing with this "Briar King" series I hear about... näyttää 4/4 ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
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BOOK FOUR: THE SHADOWS OF GOD As the armies of the Malakim advance, led by a child of bright and burning power, Benjamin Franklin must summon all his ingenuity for the desperate attempt to preserve, not just the freedom of his country, but its very existence. For behind the wars of humanity there are other wars, fought by aetheric beings of immense strength and conviction. The Malakim may be angels . . . or demons. All that’s certain is that when the war in heaven is over, there won’t be much–if anything–left of Earth. As the ruthless forces of Russia lay waste to the New World, English troops make landfall in the east, determined to reconquer the colonies. Trapped in between lies a motley collection of Native Americans, ex-slaves, and refugees of the European catastrophe, led by Franklin and the Choctaw shaman Red Shoes. In that struggle, Red Shoes may prove his most potent ally . . . and his most dangerous threat. In this stunning conclusion to The Age of Unreason trilogy, the balance of power lies with Adrienne de Montchevreuil, whose grasp of science is the equal of Franklin’s, and whose magic may be stronger even than that of the Choctaw. Only with her help can they hope to defeat the Sun Boy and his Malakim masters. But Adrienne has a shocking secret of her own, calling into question where her true allegiances may lie . . . Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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I found this to be a very interesting series. As usual Keyes does an excellent job with his characters, as in this case he doesn't have to spend much time on the setting. A large and diverse cast makes it even more interesting. Good stuff. ( )