Steamborn (Steamborn Series Book 1)

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1. Anonymous says:

   October 28, 2018 at 5:59 pm

   
   Too many questions left unanswered, 13 Jun. 2018

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   Peter Whitaker (England)

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   I bought ‘Steamborn’ because I was looking for something different to read; it certainly filled that category. Having finished the book I was left with more questions than answers, however, and these did not relate to the plot. First, the author does not clarify where and when the story is taking place. Is it on some alternative Earth or an alien planet? In the future or the past? The characters have European names, Jacob and Alice for example, and similar social mores to us but there is nothing to explain this. Second, the only lifeforms in this world appear to be insects and arachnids and humans. There are no birds, reptiles, or other mammals. That this highly unusual state even exists is not even acknowledged in the book, hence there is no explanation as to how it came about. The ecological consequences of such a condition are inevitably ignored. Third, the insects and arachnids have grown beyond the natural limitation imposed by their respiratory systems to become huge and some have, apparently, acquired a degree of intelligence. These facts are also not explained. The insects also seem to have acquired a psychopathic hunger for killing humans.
   Contrary to the background against which the story plays out the author goes into great depth to explain each individual device used by the characters, all apparently driven by springs or steam, in great detail. This uneven approach to creating a fantasy world leaves it unsatisfyingly incomplete in my opinion. There are so many holes in the fabric of the world that the story itself became less interesting to me as a reader. I was hoping for some answers to be provided by the end of the book but that did not happen. The inconsistencies in the detail of the fantasy world presented just proved too frustrating for me to want to continue reading about Jacob and Alice.

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2. Anonymous says:

   October 28, 2018 at 6:10 pm

   
   Love the title, 21 Sept. 2018

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   Nel

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   Well where to start, interesting storyline but somehow I can’t warm with the characters. Jacob and Alice are very intelligent characters for the age they are. I can’t get a picture of Charles or how old he is. The story is full of very interesting details, where electricity has long been lost. And huge insects come to life, some where keeping as pets some are dangerous but Humanity has survived like the people in Ancora where our characters story starts.

   I very much like the details and design of streaming gear and of Ancora but it takes a lot time before something is happening, so it’s quite slow for my taste, and I am not sure if this series is something for me. But overall it was is well written and very detailed.

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3. Anonymous says:

   October 28, 2018 at 6:22 pm

   
   This is fine story telling, 4 Feb. 2018

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   ehs

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   I don’t understand why there is a 3 star rating here. The book and its characters are engaging and from the start the story pulls you into it. yes its not clear what has happened to the world, are we in the future the past a parallel one? It doesn’t matter to be honest. the world is believable – well giant insects are theoretically possible I guess !!! – but the characters fit into it and their backstories fill in nicely with just the right hint of intrigue.

   I received the book as a free one and in return I am posting an honest review. This is fine story telling and though it might be placed as steampunk it could also sit comfortably as pure science fiction so don’t let that label put you off.
   I am looking forward to reading the next books in the trilogy

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