Range of Ghosts, by Elizabeth Bear

[jimhines]

Comments

[meallanmouse]

It happens so often that horses are mishandled in fantasy (or modern) novels. Granted, I'm curious about everything else re: the book, but I really cannot wait to see how the horses are shown, I confess. (So long to wait, still! XD)

[rimrunner]

I will have to give this one a try. I couldn't get into A Companion to Wolves and I still don't know why, since it seemed to be right up my alley. But this sounds really good and I will give Bear another go!

[jimhines]

Sometimes an author's style just doesn't work for us. I've had people who just didn't appreciate my fiction, and I've read books that others tell me are brilliant, but I couldn't get past the first two chapters.

I'd say give it a shot, and if it doesn't work, then maybe her style just doesn't do it for you.

[deborahblakehps]

Interesting that you posted this review. I just saw a notice that Bear will be appearing at a bookstore in Albany later this year--only about an hour and a half from where I live. Might have to take a road trip...

[jimhines]

If you do, tell her I said hi!

[_ocelott_]

Sometimes instead of a review, I just want to write "haha, I'm reading this book and you're not yet!" I mean, really, how is that not recommendation enough?

[jimhines]

+1

Did I mention I also read Jaime Lee Moyer's new book a few weeks back? :-)

[_ocelott_]

Touché, good sir.

[snapes_angel]

Who wants all plot-lines to be wrapped up, anyway? ;3 Especially in the first book of a series/ It does sound like a fun and engaging read!

[jimhines]

I like some closure at the end of the book. I don't need *everything* wrapped up, but I do get frustrated with books that just stop, cliffhanger-style.

[snapes_angel]

Well, yes, you need some closure for a major book plot.