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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
Another Goodreads user starts off his reviews of "The Company" books calling out the genre that the author is imitating -- I think "hello, historical romance" and "waste of a perfectly good cyborg" (a different reviewer) just about sum it up.
This was a fun and quick read -- but basically a sci-fi fantasy with a mention of time travel as a device to excuse omniscience of some of the characters. It leaves a lot open to interpretation and I think that it would prove a fantastic basis for film or tv series. If you like historical fiction mashed up with scifi - you'll enjoy this! Great "beach read."
This was a fun and quick read -- but basically a sci-fi fantasy with a mention of time travel as a device to excuse omniscience of some of the characters. It leaves a lot open to interpretation and I think that it would prove a fantastic basis for film or tv series. If you like historical fiction mashed up with scifi - you'll enjoy this! Great "beach read."
Quite an interesting premise for immortality, with humorous bits in between. The main character, Mendoza, however, is somewhat whiny, and could grate upon the nerves.ยด
Also, it was strange to read this--the first of a long series--while the author was laid upon her deathbed. Definitely affected my level of appreciation for this book...
Also, it was strange to read this--the first of a long series--while the author was laid upon her deathbed. Definitely affected my level of appreciation for this book...
This is an interesting concept: future scientists discover a way to make immortals (with a wide range of "powers" *eyeroll*) and travel back in time to do so. Mendoza is rescued from the Inquisition in just such a fashion. Interesting so far. Unfortunately, it didn't really hold up for me beyond the introduction. There's love, tragedy, religion & intolerance, and then loss. *shrug* Also, the first person memoir style sets the whole thing up as a doomed enterprise (not that immortal + mortal has ever been anything but in fiction) from the start.
It really plays on the fear of aging and dying, which didn't endear it to me, either.
Still, an entertaining enough read. It sets up a sequel (probably several: history is a long time, don'tcha know).
It really plays on the fear of aging and dying, which didn't endear it to me, either.
Still, an entertaining enough read. It sets up a sequel (probably several: history is a long time, don'tcha know).
dark
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Mendoza and Joseph are by far the most interesting dynamic in the book - but the tragedy hit well too
Briskly told sf tale about time traveling cyborgs that's filled with strong characters and a good sense of time and place. Mendoza is appealingly sour, then believably transformed by a doomed love affair. Very fun, and I'm looking forward to reading the others. Does Baker share any DNA with Connie Willis??
This one has an interesting time travel premise that I haven't seen before. The story moved along well. Starts strong. My biggest problem was that it seemed filled with 16th century people trained by a 24th century company who sounded like late 20th century people in language and attitudes.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced