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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Like the first book in this series, "The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack", this follow-up is a fantastically entertaining read.
Full of all sorts of wonders - giant insects converted into vehicles, visitors from the future, abusive birds, dogs that run in their sleep, and clockwork valets - and real figures from history put in some amazing situations, this book will keep you gripped to the end. The characters, both major and minor, are very well drawn and really draw you into the story: in fact there's a scene where one character, who is introduced in a low key manner but goes on to play a big part in the story, is involved in an attack and I found myself vaguely upset by the outcome .... it's not often a book has this effect on me!!
Highly recommended! The book concludes with a lead onto the next in the series and I, for one, can't wait to read it!
Full of all sorts of wonders - giant insects converted into vehicles, visitors from the future, abusive birds, dogs that run in their sleep, and clockwork valets - and real figures from history put in some amazing situations, this book will keep you gripped to the end. The characters, both major and minor, are very well drawn and really draw you into the story: in fact there's a scene where one character, who is introduced in a low key manner but goes on to play a big part in the story, is involved in an attack and I found myself vaguely upset by the outcome .... it's not often a book has this effect on me!!
Highly recommended! The book concludes with a lead onto the next in the series and I, for one, can't wait to read it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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the curious case of the clockwork man by mark hodder an alternative steam punk adventure of
burton and swinburne mark hodder demonstrates more wit , imagination and outright humour in this one book than i have read in 100 other steampunk novels involving time travelling president rasputin, medieval ghosts swearing parrot telegraphs, rotorships and the tichborne claimant set in a realistic plotted alternative london in the days of king albert a good read for all of its 461 pages
burton and swinburne mark hodder demonstrates more wit , imagination and outright humour in this one book than i have read in 100 other steampunk novels involving time travelling president rasputin, medieval ghosts swearing parrot telegraphs, rotorships and the tichborne claimant set in a realistic plotted alternative london in the days of king albert a good read for all of its 461 pages
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Mark Hodder's take on steampunk in The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack was so fresh and entertaining, I couldn't wait to read the sequel. Pretty much in the same vein, The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man is another fun read!
Once again, it's not easy to label this book. It is steampunk, no question about it. But much like its predecessor, it is much more than that. There are alternate history/alternate reality elements imbuing every single page of this work. The time-traveling facet brings an unmistakable science fiction touch. If you add to that various fantastical elements, once more you've got yourself an inventive melting pot of speculative fiction staples that should intrigue and satisfy genre readers everywhere.
As expected, Hodder captured the essence of this pseudo-Victorian Age perfectly with its myriad mannerisms and nuances. His colorful narrative once again creates an imagery that brings this tale to life. The dialogues remain witty and engaging, with most of the cast from The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack returning for Act 2.
The characterization remains my favorite aspect of this second installment. Sir Richard Francis Burton and Algernon Charles Swinburne are well-defined characters, with the latter getting more fleshed out in this sequel. Most of the men and women that comprised the supporting cast in the first volume return and are as endearing a bunch of protagonists as you're likely to find, chief among them Constable William Trounce. New faces are added to the mix, keeping things fresh. Even better, the presence of many historical figures such as Oscar Wilde, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Florence Nightingale, and especially Herbert Spencer, add a little something extra to an already satisfying reading experience.
The rhythm can be uneven from time to time. Add to that the many POV shifts with no clear breaking point within the narrative, and this one is not a more or less fluid read the way The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack was. But I truly enjoyed the way Mark Hodder connects the events from both novels, as well as how he linked the possible futures with the past. In the end, everything comes together, setting the table for what should be a very interesting finale.
Once again, it's not easy to label this book. It is steampunk, no question about it. But much like its predecessor, it is much more than that. There are alternate history/alternate reality elements imbuing every single page of this work. The time-traveling facet brings an unmistakable science fiction touch. If you add to that various fantastical elements, once more you've got yourself an inventive melting pot of speculative fiction staples that should intrigue and satisfy genre readers everywhere.
As expected, Hodder captured the essence of this pseudo-Victorian Age perfectly with its myriad mannerisms and nuances. His colorful narrative once again creates an imagery that brings this tale to life. The dialogues remain witty and engaging, with most of the cast from The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack returning for Act 2.
The characterization remains my favorite aspect of this second installment. Sir Richard Francis Burton and Algernon Charles Swinburne are well-defined characters, with the latter getting more fleshed out in this sequel. Most of the men and women that comprised the supporting cast in the first volume return and are as endearing a bunch of protagonists as you're likely to find, chief among them Constable William Trounce. New faces are added to the mix, keeping things fresh. Even better, the presence of many historical figures such as Oscar Wilde, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Florence Nightingale, and especially Herbert Spencer, add a little something extra to an already satisfying reading experience.
The rhythm can be uneven from time to time. Add to that the many POV shifts with no clear breaking point within the narrative, and this one is not a more or less fluid read the way The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack was. But I truly enjoyed the way Mark Hodder connects the events from both novels, as well as how he linked the possible futures with the past. In the end, everything comes together, setting the table for what should be a very interesting finale.
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The first book in the series was quite enjoyable - though overlong perhaps - but it was interesting and had some clever ideas and even a laugh out loud moment or 2. Read more
Published 12 days ago by threequarterslifecrisis
Better than Volume 1
The book does indeed race along - 'a real page-turner'. The glimpses of the alternative timelines as they diverged in the mid-19th century are fascianting, and the collection of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bohemond
A great read
I read SHJ and went straight into this one and - as other people have said - it is a very entertaining read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond
Like Clockwork
'A terrific romp' is the hackneyed phrase so often used for books of this kidney, but it certainly fits the bill here. Read more
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