- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz (21 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0575075880
- ISBN-13: 978-0575075887
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 670,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The first person narrative is as peculiar as it is brilliant, the satire subtle and discomforting and the level of invention impressive. One of current sci-fi's most original writers. Watch out for this one on the award shortlists." (Matt Coward MORNING STAR )
"It's all that SF should be, packed with brilliant ideas and clever examinations of the human condition. So hats off, if not heads, to Roberts." (Guy Hayley DEATHRAY )
"This is a subtle parable, in a grave, perfectly appropriate voice." (Andrew McKie THE TELEGRAPH )
"Land of the Headless is a darkly satirical tale that extrapolates an absurd idea into something weirdly plausible. This is not escapist adventure but a dystopian vision in the tradition of Swift, Orwell and Atwood against the cruellest extremes of human stupidity." (Lisa Tuttle THE TIMES )
"A self consciously mannered moral fable in the style of Gulliver's Travel's or Pilgrim's progress. A voyage of self-discovery that satirises war, fundamentalist religion and love." (Dave Golder SFX )
"Often charming and thought-provoking. Audacious high concept." (Dave Golder FOCUS ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"It's all that SF should be, packed with brilliant ideas and clever examinations of the human condition. So hats off, if not heads, to Roberts." (Guy Hayley DEATHRAY )
"This is a subtle parable, in a grave, perfectly appropriate voice." (Andrew McKie THE TELEGRAPH )
"Land of the Headless is a darkly satirical tale that extrapolates an absurd idea into something weirdly plausible. This is not escapist adventure but a dystopian vision in the tradition of Swift, Orwell and Atwood against the cruellest extremes of human stupidity." (Lisa Tuttle THE TIMES )
"A self consciously mannered moral fable in the style of Gulliver's Travel's or Pilgrim's progress. A voyage of self-discovery that satirises war, fundamentalist religion and love." (Dave Golder SFX )
"Often charming and thought-provoking. Audacious high concept." (Dave Golder FOCUS ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Guy Hayley, DEATHRAY
"It's all that SF should be, packed with brilliant ideas and clever examinations of the human condition. So hats off, if not heads, to Roberts."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A thought provoking page turner,
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This review is from: Land Of The Headless (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
This is a great premise, people who 'break' the strict law are beheaded and their conciousness is downloaded into a device their have on the small of their back. They then have to live the rest of their life seeing, and eating through artificial appendages
Apart from this great and original sci-fi premise the rest of the story is a more human tale of a rather obsessed headless character called Jon Cavala. His tale of obsession with love and revenge is the central theme that runs through the book but it's also a story of hardship and prejudice. It is not an easy read, the injustices he faces along with his fellow headless and violence perpetrated against them creates a sense of anger throughout but it is a page turner and the writing and description is first class. A worthy read with a great ending.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very good but strange book,
By Andy E (Colchester, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Land Of The Headless (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
I was unsettled by the barbaric nature of the punishment but stuck with the story. Much of the phraseology is what you might expect from the English middle ages but it fits in with the story. It's not what you could call hard science fiction but a projection of what a devoutly religious civilization could become if it did not reject all new developments. I recommend it as it's a good story in its own right. It also has a good ending which is a bit rare these days.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Land of the read this,
By Chairman Paulo (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Land Of The Headless (Gollancz S.F.) (Paperback)
This excellent book is comparable to Salt and Gradisil in regards to the first person narrative and also equal in terms of quality to those books (his best work). The novel covers the issue of revenge, the meaning of love and you will understand how unfair and unpleasant it is to face injustice and prejudice at the bottom of society's food chain. The middle section follows a futuristic war from the point of view of the poor drafted infantry through brutal training to repetitive but deadly missions in a foreign war zone. An interesting aspect of this is the nature of the computer controlled battles and the cool way in which hacking plays a role. There is plenty of mystery and adventure to go with the political science and the ending is extremely satisfying. Read this, then go and buy Salt and Gradisil at least.
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