- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Orbit (3 Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184149108X
- ISBN-13: 978-1841491080
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 435,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'All the elements of this novel work very hard all the time, carrying not only a complex plot and fascinating ideas about microbiology, but a heavy satirical charge aimed at contemporary culture and also at SF itself. That it manages so well and is so entertaining is testament to Sullivan's skill and intelligence. I haven't enjoyed a book so much in a long time' THE GUARDIAN, 'Fiercely intelligent' SFX, 'One of the best SF novelists around' DREAMWATCH
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The dazzling new SF novel from acclaimed author Tricia Sullivan - a genuine breakthrough novel.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This novel had a well developed plan, with easily spotted stages of development. Although well constructed and well written with attachements to characters available, this really wasnt my own personal type of novel and as such for me was a struggle to read. However fans of the neogothic cyberpunk genre will love this novel as this tale weaves it magic and drags you screaming through the darkened world of a post apocolyptic future. With a world set in a Blade-Runner-esque future meeting the future of an Arthur Clarke world blending well together to give mankind a dark glimpse into its possible future.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I don't usually read much SF but was intruiged to buy this novel after seeing a billboard advert for it in a railway station of all places. The hype seduced me. 'Fiercely intelligent...' 'Needle-sharp...' 'Quite, quite brilliant...' Feeling not a little excited I bought the book. (The iconic lipstick-cum-catridge case sealed any last doubts on purchasing it.)
I didn't like it when the writer described the science in the book as 'pure fudge' in the Acknowledgements section at the beginning, seemed a bit of a disclaimer, but I started to read with high expectations intact.
The first two pages were quite deliberately shocking and then I was into the story. It is clever, disturbing, intruiging, challenging, funny, moving, and quite original. 'Extra spooky with sauce', as one of the chapter headings put it.
I think you will either love Tricia Sullivan's style or junk it. But I was reminded of the magic that can be displayed when a writer taps into something which is happening right now - mall culture, teenage agression, fashion, biotechnology, socio-political exploitations of many devious kinds, etc - and twists it into an intelligent, perceptive thriller.
For this is a thriller. Two story-lines building momentum.
I left the book feeling that - for once - I had not been cheated by any hype. That I had been enriched by the book.
I have said little about the actual content of the novel because I really think that readers should be able to experience the story 'blank', with out any 'spoilers'. An excellent SF novel.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a really fast paced book and the author used a very original concept for the story-line.
Basically its 2 books in one as there's 2 story-lines going at the same time. This makes it very interesting to read and keeps your attention - and you can't put the book down as you keep on wanting to know what happens in th other story-line as soon as you finish one chapter. It was the first time in ages that I couldn't put a book down once I started it, I read it all in one day.
The book is a good mix of sci-fi and fiction as we follow a bunch af teenages gangster girls during a shoot-out, as well as a Y-autistic male somewhere in the future in the 2 seperate story-lines.
Why only 4 stars - I sometimes got the impression that as a first novel this one is slightly over worked and occasionally tries too hard. But I look forward to more from Tricia Sullivan.
Basically its 2 books in one as there's 2 story-lines going at the same time. This makes it very interesting to read and keeps your attention - and you can't put the book down as you keep on wanting to know what happens in th other story-line as soon as you finish one chapter. It was the first time in ages that I couldn't put a book down once I started it, I read it all in one day.
The book is a good mix of sci-fi and fiction as we follow a bunch af teenages gangster girls during a shoot-out, as well as a Y-autistic male somewhere in the future in the 2 seperate story-lines.
Why only 4 stars - I sometimes got the impression that as a first novel this one is slightly over worked and occasionally tries too hard. But I look forward to more from Tricia Sullivan.
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Unusual girl-oriented cyberpunk
I nearly gave this up, but I'm glad I didn't. Lots of really interesting ideas, nicely described. I have to say the plot lost me once or twice, but I more than forgave Sullivan and... Read more
Published on 27 May 2007 by Jezza
A 2 for 1 Offer!!!
Maul is a novel of two stories.
Katz is a chubby teenage Korean-American, painfully self-conscious as she tries to reconcile herself to her group identity and the... Read more
Katz is a chubby teenage Korean-American, painfully self-conscious as she tries to reconcile herself to her group identity and the... Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2006 by Lee A. Fox
Hard going
Writing that is energetic but a storyline that is a written up comic strip and could do with some serious editorial input to knock it into shape. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2004 by Tom Barton
Good Judgement
The always say 'dont judge a book by its cover', but i have to totally disagree. I walked into my local book shop and had no idea what i was after, but as soon as i saw the... Read more
Published on 15 July 2004 by Ms. A. L. Chilc
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