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'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels'
'This gripping futuristic fantasy has breathless pacing, an intelligent storyline, and superb detail in rendering both of the stagnating environments. ... With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a musthave.'
'... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended.' (The Bookseller )
'suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please.' (School Librarian )
'A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked' (Publisher's Weekly )
'A powerful and very exciting adventure story.' (School Library Journal )
(Amanda Craig, The Times )
'A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones. ... Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying.'
(Kirkus )'a tour de force'
(School Library Journal )'... imaginatively drawn and vividly described. ... an exciting adventure story.'
(School Librarian )'... stands out above all others ... It's imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.'
'a deliciously dark and scary ride.'
(Nicholas Tucker, The Independent )'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.'
(Independent )'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.'
(The Bookseller )'a smart, complex, engrossing and emotionally involving read.'
(Bookshelves of Doom )'a deep and sophisticated adventure story'
(Write Away )'... a riveting book that keeps you turning pages. There are plenty of plot twists, mysteries, excitement, and secrets to hold your attention from the beginning to the very end. Even things that seem obvious may not be as they seem; there's enough ambiguity to keep you guessing.'
(Wands and Worlds )'This gripping futuristic fantasy has breathless pacing, an intelligent storyline, and superb detail in rendering both of the stagnating environments. ... With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a musthave.'
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'... brilliantly realized ... reader attention never flags through this elegant, gritty, often surprising novel.'
(The Horn Book magazine )'Complex and inventive, with numerous and rewarding mysteries, this tale is certain to please.'
(Publishers Weekly )PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:
'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'
'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.'
(Horn Book Review May/June 06 )'... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended.' (The Bookseller )
'suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please.' (School Librarian )
'A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked' (Publisher's Weekly )
'A powerful and very exciting adventure story.' (School Library Journal )
'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy'
(New Welsh Review )'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.'
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Incarceron - a futuristic prison, sealed from view, where the descendants of the original prisoners live in a dark world torn by rivalry and savagery. It is a terrifying mix of high technology - a living building which pervades the novel as an ever-watchful, ever-vengeful character, and a typical medieval torture chamber - chains, great halls, dungeons. A young prisoner, Finn, has haunting visions of an earlier life, and cannot believe he was born here and has always been here.
In the outer world, Claudia, daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, is trapped in her own form of prison - a futuristic world constructed beautifully to look like a past era, an imminent marriage she dreads. She knows nothing of Incarceron, except that it exists. But there comes a moment when Finn, inside Incarceron, and Claudia, outside, simultaneously find a device - a crystal key, through which they can talk to each other. And so the plan for Finn's escape is born ... "I loved the book. It's a crazy, cool, dark world ... it's a great story." -- Taylor Lautner, star of the Twilight movies
In the outer world, Claudia, daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, is trapped in her own form of prison - a futuristic world constructed beautifully to look like a past era, an imminent marriage she dreads. She knows nothing of Incarceron, except that it exists. But there comes a moment when Finn, inside Incarceron, and Claudia, outside, simultaneously find a device - a crystal key, through which they can talk to each other. And so the plan for Finn's escape is born ... "I loved the book. It's a crazy, cool, dark world ... it's a great story." -- Taylor Lautner, star of the Twilight movies
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Incarceron begins with two stories which weave together cleverly as the book goes on
First there's Finn who exists in some kind of huge futuristic prison called 'Incarceron' contolled by the mother of all computers. It has definite parallels to the Matrix in its enormous sense of scale, computer control and the inmates belief that a world outside can only exist in legend.
Then there's Claudia, who does live in a world outside and whose father is the warden of Incarceron. She has no idea where the prison is or how to get inside. But her desire to find out is drastically increased when she comes to believe that a person very dear to her heart was secretly imprisoned after his death was faked in order to remove him as the next heir to the throne.
It's part sci-fi, part fantasy and Finn and Claudia's possible relationship is a strong draw to the story as well. It's quite compelling, fairly original and well written.
The ending? Well there are some good twists and it's not wholly predictable, but it also leaves it wide open for a sequal or two. Whilst this is fine, it does mean that some threads are left hanging, which is slightly annoying. I would have preferred it to stand up as a complete story in its own right. It was worth the read but I'm not sure I'd make time to read the inevitable second installment.
First there's Finn who exists in some kind of huge futuristic prison called 'Incarceron' contolled by the mother of all computers. It has definite parallels to the Matrix in its enormous sense of scale, computer control and the inmates belief that a world outside can only exist in legend.
Then there's Claudia, who does live in a world outside and whose father is the warden of Incarceron. She has no idea where the prison is or how to get inside. But her desire to find out is drastically increased when she comes to believe that a person very dear to her heart was secretly imprisoned after his death was faked in order to remove him as the next heir to the throne.
It's part sci-fi, part fantasy and Finn and Claudia's possible relationship is a strong draw to the story as well. It's quite compelling, fairly original and well written.
The ending? Well there are some good twists and it's not wholly predictable, but it also leaves it wide open for a sequal or two. Whilst this is fine, it does mean that some threads are left hanging, which is slightly annoying. I would have preferred it to stand up as a complete story in its own right. It was worth the read but I'm not sure I'd make time to read the inevitable second installment.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not going to summarise the plot as that has already been done well by other reviewers and I wouldn't want to give more away. A great book with a complex plot and two interesting worlds for the price of one. Each world is a prison in its own different way. I felt this novel was original, pacy and had a compelling storyline. It is easy to engage with a number of the characters, especially Finn and Claudia but others were suitably mysterious. Some of the plotline with Finn and Claudia can be predicted, but there is enough that makes you want to read on. I was also a bit frustrated by the fact that the ending clearly invites a sequel, but I suppose that is true of many good children's novels at the moment. There are elements of suspence, sci fi, fantasy, adventure and romance, but I wouldn't recommend it for readers under 12. Some of the intrigue and sublety would be lost on younger readers, and that would be a shame.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Really enjoyed it, the story is gripping pretty much from the start but the last 100-150 pages have just been "WOW!" after "Oh, WOW!!!" The twists just left me gobsmacked and unable to put down the book. Although it's a children's book (and this shows in the format and the print) I didn't think the story was dumbed down at all (as it can sometimes be) and as an adult who never read children's books I was very impressed and thoroughly loved it. Another reviewer found it predictable and disappointing but no so me - read it, read it, READ IT!!
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One of the most imaginitive worlds I've come across in YA fiction, but...
This review is a hard one for me to write. I started reading this book in October of 2011, but put it down after reading 200 pages because I couldn't really be bothered with what... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daph
Interesting premise but poorly written
I find it really frustrating when there are dozens of great reviews ("One of the best fantasy novels written in a long time" - The Times, London, etc. Read more
Published 6 months ago by clhc1978
Favourite book EVER!
I can't put into words how amazing this book is, so you'll just have to read it for yourself! You won't regret it, trust me.
Published 9 months ago by Miss R. E. Davies
Disappointing and Predictable
I was really looking forward to reading this novel but now that I'm finished with it I'm slightly disappointed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Angela
Interesting but predictable
I enjoyed the Snow walker series but was disappointed with the format of this book. A bloke in a prison trying to get out, but we know he gets out because the next book in the... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dunfermline woman
Two different worlds, one great story.
I have to admit to being a little confused when I started reading this book. The first two chapters seemed to be set in completely different settings and eras with no explanation... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Vivienne Serendipity
Great read!
This is a great book. Original & compelling. I'm marking it down for the ridiculous kindle pricing. There is no way that a kindle edition should be more expensive than a paperback.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. J. Adams
I am Everywhere
Incarceron: it's a vast intelligent city-prison, sealed off from the outside world and hidden from everybody except the Warden. Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by E. A Solinas
Awesome Dystopian Adventure!
Finn lives inside Incarceron, a vast sealed prison. The prisoners are descendants of the original inmates. In centuries only one person has ever escaped. Read more
Published on 4 April 2010 by Tasha
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Above all, Time is forbidden. From now on nothing will change.
After the Years of Rage, King Endor's Decree bans progress, pausing the world in an old-fashioned era of... Read more
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Published on 20 Aug 2009 by TeensReadToo
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