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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
I cannot lie; I was confused for a great portion of this book.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved Nick Harkaway's first book, the Gone Away World . I also support authors writing more challenging books and am impressed with what he's achieved in writing this mind-expanding futuristic detective novel. However I found the book took me several weeks to finish. If you enjoy near future science fiction/fantasy/dystopia that will challenge your mind and tickle your brain, give this a try, but if you're looking for an easy read it won't be your cup of tea. Memorable characters include the ultimate Detective and a planet mind.
Do I get a t-shirt that reads
"I survived Nick Harkaway's Gnomon" ?
This is one very dense felt of a novel: multiple narratives matted and compressed into an unlikely fabric that somehow holds together, though you think it shouldn't. It's a convoluted book about books, about fiction, about reading, writing and remembering. It's a 21st Century Don Quixote as sci-fi murder mystery.
It's worth a re-read, or would be in a universe with unlimited stamina.
"I survived Nick Harkaway's Gnomon" ?
This is one very dense felt of a novel: multiple narratives matted and compressed into an unlikely fabric that somehow holds together, though you think it shouldn't. It's a convoluted book about books, about fiction, about reading, writing and remembering. It's a 21st Century Don Quixote as sci-fi murder mystery.
It's worth a re-read, or would be in a universe with unlimited stamina.
Wow. I can only hope he writes a lot more. Excellent, excellent writing and fully engaging story. I will be reading all of his stuff. One of the best books I've read in years. Fully mature and developed writing style which was just beautiful to read. Not sure I understand everything that just happened, so I'd love to chat with folks who do.
Hmm
Took too long to read this,partially due to library issues,partially due to personal time.
Most confusing read for me since the illuminatus trilogy
Took too long to read this,partially due to library issues,partially due to personal time.
Most confusing read for me since the illuminatus trilogy
Take your traditional (as if there is such a thing) Nick Harkaway novel, with it's twisting word play and sharp as tacks characters, and then run it through a Philip K. Dick with Neal Stephenson editing and you've got Gnomon.
Diane Hunter dies. Under interrogation. In the UK of the future governed through the system this should not happen. So Inspector Neith is sent to investigate. From therein you are on your own. You may be reading this book but you can really only experience it - or not, if you so choose. Many will love the crazy, helterskelter ride it will give them, many will wonder at the time it has spent them to get as far as they do whether or not to the end. I hope that if you choose to read this book you are the former and enjoy your visit to the fair/circus/Anglo-Greek playground of God, gods, man, woman and machine. If not then perhaps this is a book to leave on a public bench somewhere for another to try.
I enjoyed the crime investigation elements of the book as those of you who have read my other reviews would expect.
With thanks to Willian Heinemann via NetGalley for an e-ARC in return for an honest review.
Rating: 3*
I enjoyed the crime investigation elements of the book as those of you who have read my other reviews would expect.
With thanks to Willian Heinemann via NetGalley for an e-ARC in return for an honest review.
Rating: 3*
What a fantastic book. Requires a reread to fully appreciate the interwoven storylines.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No