Orphans of Chaos
I just recently finished Orphans of Chaos by John C. Wright, and I'm still not sure if I actually liked the book.
I stayed up late to finish it, which would normally be a resounding approval in my book (ha!), but when I was done, I had more of a "huh." feeling than one of "I must read the next book" (not out yet, but apparently it's on its way).
Why am I not sure I liked it? I'm not sure about that, either, really. It started out kind of unfocused, but not in a bad way. I liked the characters, the descriptions were good, the physics was a bit much (it seemed accurate, though. G., you might like it for that), the plot was a little muddy, but really, that was kind of the whole point of the book. You know, chaos.
I'll probably read the next one anyway, but it's really a disturbing feeling to not now how I felt about a book. Anyone else ever have that happen? With which book?
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posted by Jessica at 11:18 AM
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Okay, if you're giving this mediocre thumbs then I am not even going to bother.
Have you read Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell?
(How did I miss this before?) Hm. Well, if there's physics in it, I might have to check it out.
I had the same experience with Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" and "Stranger in a Strange Land" (moreso with the latter, I think). I wonder if it's because I was too young when I read them?
--G.
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