Pangaea Book II: Imperium Afire (Bantam Spectra Book) |
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Author:
Lisa Mason
By Spectra
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Pangaea Book I: Imperium Without End (Pangaea)
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Product Description
In a world on the brink of destruction, there is no safe place to run.
Book Two in an epic of astonishing originality by one of the most imaginative voices in science fiction.
The once stable world of Pangaea is coming apart....Mysterious earthshocks convulse the land, and even the Imperium's caste system begins to crack. The dreams that have pacified millions are changing, contaminated by portents of doom.
For Pangaea's once benevolent tyranny has turned to torture to preserve its authority. Now the Imperium targets its gravest enemies: the daring erotician whose talent as an orbcaster empowers her to keep a wealth of secrets; the "impure" outlaw who finds herself undergoing an inexplicable transformation; and the gifted aetherist who finally sees the truth after years shackled by the Imperium sharemind. To succeed in finding a new life beyond the grip of the Imperium, they must know when to fight and when to run. But even if they throw off their oppressors, the destruction of Pangaea has already begun....
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Major disappointment, 2000-05-26
I'm sorry to say that this book was a major disappointment. Volume 1 of this series, while somewhat fantastical, was ultimately engaging and left me hanging for this volume. Unfortunately, the character's actions seemed without motivation and destroyed the skillful set-up of the first book. By the end, you are left simply not caring any longer.
Mason delivers the goods again!, 2000-05-18
This book moves! And the writing is poetic as ever. Amazing revelations, great characterization, and I get the feeling there is more to come. Also, I don't believe Tahliq is really dead, though the fact that she seems to be broke my heart. A terrific read.
WHAT WENT WRONG?, 2000-05-15
I waited a long time for this book to finally hit the shelves. The first book in the series left you staving for more. I can not stress the grandeur of that book. I truly thought that this was the beginning of a stellar series. As soon as I began reading the book I noticed something different in the writing style of the writer. It was much less elegant than the first book. I felt as if it were rushed somehow, as if the writer was grasping in the air for ideas. I am truly baffled at the noticeable differences of both books. The thing that bothered me most was that there was no build to the climax. I feel Mason misused one of her key characters by having her die in childbirth after creating her great sense of purpose. The plot should have been one of intrigue keeping you on your toes and having you turn the page as fast as your fingers could manage. When all is "revealed" is simply fizzles. I am saddened at giving Mason a less than perfect review, but I can only compare her to her previous work and this book falls short of what I have seen her to write.
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780553581669
ISBN: 055358166X
Label: Spectra
Manufacturer: Spectra
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2000-05-02
Publisher: Spectra
Release Date: 2000-05-02
Studio: Spectra |
