The Year of Our War (Gollancz SF S.)
by Steph Swainston | Science Fiction & Fantasy | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0575070056 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0575070056 Global Overview for this book
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I haven't read this all the way through so I'll just put the jacket blurb here:
Jant is the Messenger, one of The Circle, a cadre of fifty immortals who the Emperor. He is the only immortal, indeed the only man alive, who can fly.
The Emperor is seeking to protect mankind from the hordes of giant insects who have plagued the land for centuries, overwhelming towns with their beautiful nests, eating everything and everyone in their path. But he must also contend with the rivalries and petty squabbles of his chosen immortals. These are squabbles that will soon spill over into open civil war.
It got very good reviews in SFX magazine. I didn't finish it myself - it was just a little too weird for the mood I was in and I haven't gone back to it but if you're looking for a very original fantasy book I think you'll like this.
Jant is the Messenger, one of The Circle, a cadre of fifty immortals who the Emperor. He is the only immortal, indeed the only man alive, who can fly.
The Emperor is seeking to protect mankind from the hordes of giant insects who have plagued the land for centuries, overwhelming towns with their beautiful nests, eating everything and everyone in their path. But he must also contend with the rivalries and petty squabbles of his chosen immortals. These are squabbles that will soon spill over into open civil war.
It got very good reviews in SFX magazine. I didn't finish it myself - it was just a little too weird for the mood I was in and I haven't gone back to it but if you're looking for a very original fantasy book I think you'll like this.
Received The Year of Our War safe and sound yesterday. have another book to finish but will get to it asap.
