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Small-minded Giants (Hardcover)

by Oisin McGann (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday (6 Jul 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385610513
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385610513
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 767,314 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Beyond the huge domed roof of Ash Harbour, a city built inside a hollowed-out mountain, deadly storms and Arctic temperatures have stripped the Earth bare. Resources are limited and access to power is all important. Sinister bodies reign supreme, undercover operations are rife and every move is monitored by the Clockworkers and Dark-Day Fatalists. When sixteen-year-old Sol Wheat's father goes missing and is accused of murder, Sol sets out to find out why, and in doing so uncovers the harsh reality behind Ash Harbour.

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Sol. You’re in danger. Steer clear of the police, they can’t be trusted.
I’ll come back for you soon. Gregor.

Beyond the huge domed roof of Ash Harbour, deadly storms and Arctic temperatures have stripped the Earth bare. Resources are limited and access to power is all-important for the aggressive industry giants.

When sixteen-year-old Solomon Wheat’s father goes missing and is accused of murder, he’s desperate to uncover the truth. Searching through the under-city’s skeletal maze, Sol’s every move is watched by the menacing Clockworkers and the mysterious Dark-Day Fatalists as he tries desperately to find his father.

Even more sinister secrets are exposed when it becomes clear that the Machine which keeps the fragile city alive is running out of power. All of a sudden, the future of Ash Harbour rests on the shoulders of one young man and his unlikely accomplices. Can Sol take on the city’s underworld and survive?

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Small Minded Giants, 13 Nov 2006
This review is from: Small-Minded Giants (Paperback)
There is a warning on the reverse of my copy that does state not suitable for young children and I agree with that. I am not a parent myself but this is quite dark (literally) and graphically violent in places it also deals with the shadier side of the human character most of the way through. I would not want my youngest nephew (9) to read this, pretty sure my elder one (13) could cope with it though, obviously it is personal choice.

As the main character is 16 I presume this book is aimed at teenagers and young adults, I am neither yet enjoyed it thouroughly, although not my normal Sci-Fi style book to read.
I am glad I bought this book on impulse whilst on holiday. It is a great story line, strong characters throughout, well paced, conspiracy theories, this book has the lot. I found myself lost in a world within a world, with more twists and turns than a country lane. I read it in three sittings. It is believeable throughout and in many places it is possible to see the world we live in now turning into Ash Harbour.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Big themes in a claustrophobic setting, 9 Oct 2006
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This is not a book for younger kids! There is some quite graphic violence that may not be suitable for younger readers. Dont let that put you off though! There is a great story here.
One one level it is the story of a young man looking for his father who has disappered after an industrial accident. On another, the claustrophobic Ash Harbour makes a great metaphor for our own world. Isolated and fragile with a failing Heart, it is run by large corporations desperate to hold onto power and profit. They will take any action necessary to ensure the smooth running of The Machine, including murder, kidnapping and torture. But we learn that the real power in Ash Harbour comes from the ordinary people and that just one person making a stand can make a difference. The main character, Sol, is very well realised. McGann's depiction of the 16 year old loner is spot on. Even if you have no interest in environmental issues, this is an engaging thriller. The Fast-paced and atmospheric it leads to a thrilling climax that will keep any reader on the edge of their seats.
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