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A review by irishmbk
Railhead by Philip Reeve
4.0
The Great Network is a collection of planets connected by wormholes called K-gates, that only trains can go through. But these are no ordinary trains – they have personalities. Zen Starling is a thief whose family is barely scraping by. His mother is paranoid, his sister is gruff and he has taken to riding the rails and looking for things to steal. When he is followed one day he thinks he is finally caught, but the girl knows his name. She is seeking him out for an entirely different reason – to steal something from the Emperor of the network.
The world building was truly impressive. Not only were there numerous worlds, but each was painted in language that was detailed without being overly done. The story had twists and turns, hope and crushed dreams, and a constant pace. The characters are nuanced and diverse. The story is unique and utterly imaginative. I highly recommend this title. Grades 6 and up.
The world building was truly impressive. Not only were there numerous worlds, but each was painted in language that was detailed without being overly done. The story had twists and turns, hope and crushed dreams, and a constant pace. The characters are nuanced and diverse. The story is unique and utterly imaginative. I highly recommend this title. Grades 6 and up.