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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Until I read on the back of this book that it was the 3rd part of a 'story-arc' I simply thought I was reading a series of books. But true to its word this wraps up lots of ends, including a number that I hadn't even realised still needed resolving, and offers us a conclusion (though I'm sure many who read this will see ways to continue the story thread in the same way I have).
Rather like the first in the series, "Mountains of the Moon" features lots of time travel and it's sometimes difficult to keep a grip on what's happening (or maybe I should say WHEN it's happening), but all becomes clear in the end. It's all tied together with a Boy's Own type trek across jungles and deserts, with none of the resulting physical effects on the human frame being glossed over! Once again we're introduced to lots of real characters from history, including this time H G Wells and 'The Great Beast' himself, Aleister Crowley. I kept expecting to find out who 'The Beetle' was but that fact was not forthcoming - perhaps a revelation for a future novel?
Great stuff!! I look forward to Mr Hodder's next novel(s), whether they continues Sir Richard's adventures or introduce us to a new roster of characters.
Rather like the first in the series, "Mountains of the Moon" features lots of time travel and it's sometimes difficult to keep a grip on what's happening (or maybe I should say WHEN it's happening), but all becomes clear in the end. It's all tied together with a Boy's Own type trek across jungles and deserts, with none of the resulting physical effects on the human frame being glossed over! Once again we're introduced to lots of real characters from history, including this time H G Wells and 'The Great Beast' himself, Aleister Crowley. I kept expecting to find out who 'The Beetle' was but that fact was not forthcoming - perhaps a revelation for a future novel?
Great stuff!! I look forward to Mr Hodder's next novel(s), whether they continues Sir Richard's adventures or introduce us to a new roster of characters.
1 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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The first book was great.The second was so,so.The third in the trilogy was terrible.I assume Mark Hodder did not know how to end this series, so he didn't.
Having conned many readers into thinking this was worth reading this series he,I assume,Has retired to Skegness.(N.E Lincs)Have a nice Candy Floss.
Jon.
Having conned many readers into thinking this was worth reading this series he,I assume,Has retired to Skegness.(N.E Lincs)Have a nice Candy Floss.
Jon.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Conficted.
18 Jan 2012
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I found the first book in this series " The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack" and devoured it. Definitely 5 stars!
An amazing feat of writing for a first time novelist!
Having liked the first book so much I moved quickly to the second, "The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man". Another fascinating and enjoyable read(although it pushed my gross out aversion to the limit). Another 5 stars!
Then comes this, the third (and last?)book in the series. Still a great read, it pulls you along at a break neck pace, with twists and turns galore. It was a litte confusing having the narrative pop back and forth in time, but for me the challenge just made me more invested in the story.
And that is why I am so conflicted. I loved the book soooo much, until the last chapter,and then the resolution wasn't worth all that went before.
If Mr Hodder writes another book I will buy it and read it without a moments hesitation. And if he writes a sequel to this book doubly so. But I found the ending of this book incredibly dissapointing.
An amazing feat of writing for a first time novelist!
Having liked the first book so much I moved quickly to the second, "The Curious Case of the Clockwork Man". Another fascinating and enjoyable read(although it pushed my gross out aversion to the limit). Another 5 stars!
Then comes this, the third (and last?)book in the series. Still a great read, it pulls you along at a break neck pace, with twists and turns galore. It was a litte confusing having the narrative pop back and forth in time, but for me the challenge just made me more invested in the story.
And that is why I am so conflicted. I loved the book soooo much, until the last chapter,and then the resolution wasn't worth all that went before.
If Mr Hodder writes another book I will buy it and read it without a moments hesitation. And if he writes a sequel to this book doubly so. But I found the ending of this book incredibly dissapointing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A Very Good Completion to the Trilogy!
15 Feb 2012
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This book is very much tied to the previous two -- I don't see how it can be read independently, quite frankly. Themes that were raised in the first two books and characters that were introduced in the first two books all appear in this concluding edition. At one point, it seems that 90% of the characters over the last two books, in fact, are passengers on a massive aircraft! It's a great read, and Hodder has no qualms of showing how problems that began to arise in the first book have exploded into pure insanity, both in London and in Africa. I very much enjoyed the cast of characters and zany situations that Hodder created over the years, and I secretly always hoped that Burton would find himself heading over to America to participate in the Civil War/Post-Civil War years. Still, if this is how it is to end -- it's worthy ending to a great trilogy. Thank you Mr. Hodder. I'll be recommending it to all my friends who enjoy Steampunk!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Burton & Swinburne - 3
1 Feb 2012
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If you've read the two previous books "Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack" and "Curious Case of the Clockwork Man" you'll be better placed to follow Mark Hodders theories of time travel, which are different and mind bending.
Burton is assigned to find the missing black diamond, one of the three "Eyes of Naga" by Prime Minister Palmerston.
This will also mean a second chance to find the source of the Nile, by returning to the Mountains of the Moon.
It becomes a race across Africa, between Burtons party and the rival expedition of traitor John Speke, now working for the German Empire.
The story takes Burton away from the Victoriana/steampunk world of an alternate London, that we've become used to in the previous books. Most of the action takes place in Africa, which some may find outside their expectations.
There are those who've critized the ending, I found the ending fraught with possible conclusions and logically therefore a fourth book - can't wait!
Burton is assigned to find the missing black diamond, one of the three "Eyes of Naga" by Prime Minister Palmerston.
This will also mean a second chance to find the source of the Nile, by returning to the Mountains of the Moon.
It becomes a race across Africa, between Burtons party and the rival expedition of traitor John Speke, now working for the German Empire.
The story takes Burton away from the Victoriana/steampunk world of an alternate London, that we've become used to in the previous books. Most of the action takes place in Africa, which some may find outside their expectations.
There are those who've critized the ending, I found the ending fraught with possible conclusions and logically therefore a fourth book - can't wait!
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