- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz (18 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0575076992
- ISBN-13: 978-0575076990
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 469,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Entertaining and original." (Barbara Davies STARBURST )
"Chris Wooding's first novel for adults is nothing short of brilliant." (Eric Brown THE GUARDIAN )
"Part escape novel, part travelogue, part a revenge-motivated fantasy, this energetic book, using revenge as a lead motif for the book, is engaging and fast-paced from the go. Those who, like me, loved Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Alfred Bester's The Stars My Destination or Steph Swainston's Jant series (though this is a tad more straightforward) will find much to admire here." (SFF WORLD.COM )
"Chris Wooding's first novel for adults is nothing short of brilliant." (Eric Brown THE GUARDIAN )
"Part escape novel, part travelogue, part a revenge-motivated fantasy, this energetic book, using revenge as a lead motif for the book, is engaging and fast-paced from the go. Those who, like me, loved Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Alfred Bester's The Stars My Destination or Steph Swainston's Jant series (though this is a tad more straightforward) will find much to admire here." (SFF WORLD.COM )
Eric Brown, THE GUARDIAN
"Chris Wooding's first novel for adults is nothing short of brilliant."
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Hell Hath No Fury,
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This review is from: The Fade (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
Having read the author's excellent and original 'Braided Path' trilogy, I had been looking forward to reading his next offering for adult readers. Though not quite as good as his first outing, 'The Fade' did not disappoint.
Set beneath the surface of a hostile moon, 'The Fade' is tale of war, intrigue and racial hatred. The novel is constructed in an inventive and unusual manner, opening with a chaotic battle scene, that results in the main character, Orna, being taken prisoner by the enemy. From there the plot travels in two directions; one going forwards, treating us to the story of Orna's trials in prison and her heroic escape. The other runs backwards, recounting the events that put this trained killer onto the battlefield. 'The Fade' is written in the first person, which lends the story a sense of urgency, but does occasionally mean that the depth of the storytelling feels unrealistic. Wooding has created an interesting world, filled with antagonistic races, warring factions and unworldly ecosystems, which are all very well described and stand up to close scrutiny. How he managed to pack so much information into just over 300 pages, and still leave room for an intriguing story, is testament to the quality of his writing. My only real complaint about 'The Fade' is that the story of, 'elite warrior-escapes inescapable prison-against all the odds', is hardly original, and in the middle third the story felt a little run-of-the-mill. The last third however is terrific. As the plot unfolds, the two diverging narratives cleverly marry up, and we see how events in Orna's past effect her actions in the present. Wooding's characterisation is strong, and his multi-layered story offers the reader twist after twist, effortlessly turning from a 'prison break' blockbuster into a political thriller. Ultimately this story is about love, redemption and the price of friendship; the final chapters are as moving as they are exciting, and drive the novel towards its devastating but fitting conclusion. A terrific read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Stunning,
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This review is from: The Fade (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
This is a stunning book, wonderfully written with a gripping and intense storyline that had me eager to turn the pages. It's chapter ordering takes a little bit of getting used to: the story is split into two timelines, one going forwards from the events in the "first" chapter, (actually the book begins at chapter 30) and one going backwards (sort of) to events leading up to those in the beginning. It takes a little getting used to, but it works rather well.
The story itself is very gripping, and the world is one of the most unusual locations that I've seen in a fantasy story for a while now. It's all so fantastical, that there were times when I did struggle to remember to invision the settings acurately-I kept forgetting that the majority of the story takes place in a world that is underground. The characters are great, and the ending was stunning. I loved how the author brought together the threads from both timelines to reach a conclusion that I just couldn't have predicted. I'm eager to see what else this author has to offer. Though short (about 320 pages) The Fade is an excellent title and well deserving of a read if you're into fantasy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A refreshing change of pace,
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I've read hundreds of fantasy novels over the years, and I'm always looking for something new. Unfortunately it's becoming increasingly rare for something to really grab my attention, but this did. It's a very unusual story with a surprising end, but most of all it's a book you can't put down. I read it in two days (would have been one if not for work getting in the way). Afterwards I lent it to my brother, and he had a similar reaction.
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