6th March, 2009
Save Room for Seconds
Three books today, each of which is second in a storyline, each with different merits and detraction.
The Voyage of the Sable Keech by Neal Asher.
I rather liked Asher’s first Spatterjay book, The Skinner. Some good storytelling and memorable characters made for an enjoyable read. The Voyage of the Sable Keech takes place shortly after the events of The Skinner wrapped up and many of the characters from the original make an appearance here. Sadly, the book comes off as a badly written movie sequel. Yes, some of the original cast are still here, but their roles seem tired and strained. Asher even brings in a hooder from Line of Polity to add to the mayhem, but it’s not enough to save this sinking ship of a novel.
2.5/5 gogs.
A World Too Near by Kay Kenyon.
The second of, I think, a four-book series, Kenyon takes us back to the Entire with a plot to stop the Tarigs from destroying the Rose. Decent, but not a lot happens in this book. A couple of loose ends are taken care of and a couple of new arcs open up, but not much else. Thankfully, Kenyon’s skill at writing kept me interested enough to want to continue with the series, if barely.
3/5 gogs.
Wings of Wrath by C. S. Friedman
Friedman’s dark tale continues as we learn more about the history of the Wrath and the Souleaters. In classic Friedman style, plenty of twists and turns keep things interesting and cast doubt on what is “good” and “evil”. Looking forward to the final book.
4/5 gogs.
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