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DARK SPACE lacks focus, but the colourful characters and sense of scale suggest that the series could develop into something special (TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT )
Dark Space is a rich and vigorous adventure and a promising first instalment (THE AUSTRALIAN )
A complex and exciting novel, almost devoid of cheap sentiment and comfortable vindication. It's not a cheerful read, but it is a very rewarding one . . . de Pierre s' willingness to display the imperfections of her characters is a large part of the appeal of Dark Space; she deftly handles the aspects of bringing characters to life that elude so many space opera writers, simply by making them genuinely human - with all the contradictory drives and motives that implies . . . While a deeply political book, Dark Space is also a very engaging one - the fine characterisation and subtle writing make for a novel which is both exciting and thought-provoking at once . . . It's always a joy to find intelligent and exciting space opera; to find it being written by a woman unafraid to bring her own perspective to a traditionally masculine genre, doubly so. (SCALPEL MAGAZINE )
Dark Space is an exciting adventure with plenty going on to keep you turning the pages. The story is primed to enter uncharted territory at the end of Book One. Marianne has a knack for creating compelling characters in complex realities-the Parish Pless (AUREALIS )
Dark Space is a rich and vigorous adventure and a promising first instalment (THE AUSTRALIAN )
A complex and exciting novel, almost devoid of cheap sentiment and comfortable vindication. It's not a cheerful read, but it is a very rewarding one . . . de Pierre s' willingness to display the imperfections of her characters is a large part of the appeal of Dark Space; she deftly handles the aspects of bringing characters to life that elude so many space opera writers, simply by making them genuinely human - with all the contradictory drives and motives that implies . . . While a deeply political book, Dark Space is also a very engaging one - the fine characterisation and subtle writing make for a novel which is both exciting and thought-provoking at once . . . It's always a joy to find intelligent and exciting space opera; to find it being written by a woman unafraid to bring her own perspective to a traditionally masculine genre, doubly so. (SCALPEL MAGAZINE )
Dark Space is an exciting adventure with plenty going on to keep you turning the pages. The story is primed to enter uncharted territory at the end of Book One. Marianne has a knack for creating compelling characters in complex realities-the Parish Pless (AUREALIS )
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A compelling new Space Opera series from the acclaimed author of the Parrish Plessis books
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As the Amazon synopsis explains, Jo-Jo Rasterovich - mineral scout and general waster- discovers a god like being on the edge of space called Sole. What is it and what does it want?
This idea caught my interest and so I bought the book. Unfortunately De Pierres focuses the story on Mira - a Baronessa who has the hereditary ability to pilot ships and Trin, the future Principe (King) and his fall from grace. Their stories interlink and make up the majority of the book.
This is a four book series so it is understandable that De Pierres doesn't want to reveal the central idea completely in book one but even so, to focus the story on the two characters above was a wasted opportunity. Neither are at all likeable, both are self-obsessed whiners, Mira especially, who prattles on consistently about how unfair everything is. When the reader can empathise with the main characters a book becomes much more enjoyable but there is no chance of that occurring here.
If the Author had focused on Jo-Jo and the other main character- an academic named Tekon- who has been chosen as one of the select few to interact with Sole then perhaps the book could have been saved, sadly she doesn't.
However, the biggest problem I had with this book is the undertone of sexism towards men. All the male characters are selfish and aggressive monsters, basically scum. Whilst virtually all the women are martyrs: generous, understanding, caring and warm. The idea that either sex is wholly good or bad is laughable and naive but this is one of the author's key themes and it really begins to grate.
Moreover, as a previous reviewer stated, the novel use of language (a form of futuristic Italian) is maddening.
Overall, this was very disappointing and I'll not be picking up the second book : 'Chaos Space' when it comes out.
This idea caught my interest and so I bought the book. Unfortunately De Pierres focuses the story on Mira - a Baronessa who has the hereditary ability to pilot ships and Trin, the future Principe (King) and his fall from grace. Their stories interlink and make up the majority of the book.
This is a four book series so it is understandable that De Pierres doesn't want to reveal the central idea completely in book one but even so, to focus the story on the two characters above was a wasted opportunity. Neither are at all likeable, both are self-obsessed whiners, Mira especially, who prattles on consistently about how unfair everything is. When the reader can empathise with the main characters a book becomes much more enjoyable but there is no chance of that occurring here.
If the Author had focused on Jo-Jo and the other main character- an academic named Tekon- who has been chosen as one of the select few to interact with Sole then perhaps the book could have been saved, sadly she doesn't.
However, the biggest problem I had with this book is the undertone of sexism towards men. All the male characters are selfish and aggressive monsters, basically scum. Whilst virtually all the women are martyrs: generous, understanding, caring and warm. The idea that either sex is wholly good or bad is laughable and naive but this is one of the author's key themes and it really begins to grate.
Moreover, as a previous reviewer stated, the novel use of language (a form of futuristic Italian) is maddening.
Overall, this was very disappointing and I'll not be picking up the second book : 'Chaos Space' when it comes out.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was absolutely terrible! The dialog was bad, the made up place names and "technology" names were bad, and the overall story was predictable. Some authors can create names and places and worlds with bizarre and interesting names and functions. William Gibson, Peter Hamilton, and Ian Banks are a few. Marianne just can't. The book is very amaturish. If you think, like I did, that the Parrish books were ok so this one might be good, don't be fooled.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Campared to the Parish novels, Deep Space has a better defined level of threat and intrigue to drive the plot. There is still the characteristic, De Pierres, fast-paced action and writing style, yet there is something more to the space opera.
Mira Fedor, the main character, is softer than Parish ever was. She's been sheltered and, although not a favourite among the aristocrats, she hasn't experienced the down and dirty side of life. The world of Araldis is a dismal mining world, run by a patriarchal government.
Jo-Jo Rasterovich is a quirky character, who is at times down right amusing. He has discovered a god. Into this mix are various aliens and humans, flocking to comune with this new entity. One of the, the alien, Tekton, who I haven't quite worked out, is really an interesting piece of characterisation.
I found the Italian influence on the Araldis world, a nice touch and the slight feminist leanings appealing.
I can't wait for the next book in this series. I found the story and the characters kept me rivetted to the book and I finished it in one sitting.
Mira Fedor, the main character, is softer than Parish ever was. She's been sheltered and, although not a favourite among the aristocrats, she hasn't experienced the down and dirty side of life. The world of Araldis is a dismal mining world, run by a patriarchal government.
Jo-Jo Rasterovich is a quirky character, who is at times down right amusing. He has discovered a god. Into this mix are various aliens and humans, flocking to comune with this new entity. One of the, the alien, Tekton, who I haven't quite worked out, is really an interesting piece of characterisation.
I found the Italian influence on the Araldis world, a nice touch and the slight feminist leanings appealing.
I can't wait for the next book in this series. I found the story and the characters kept me rivetted to the book and I finished it in one sitting.
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I enjoyed this space opera very much.
The first time I ever heard of Marianne De Pierres was when I picked up this totally bad-ass looking book called Nylon Angel. It was a kind of cyperpunk/sci-fi/urban fantasy mix. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mardel
Interesting Story
This is the first book I have read from this author and I did like it and decided to continue to read the other books in this series. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Jalepe
Dark Space
Marianne de pierres has some lovely ideas running through her stories.An example of this would be :Hera Contracts which are the ultimate in making sure compliance by all parties. Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by Andrew N. Swan
IN all honest average.
Having been a fan of Marianne's previous work I picked this novel up with a lot of enthusiasm. However that said I really never got into this tale. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2007 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
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