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Rotherweird
by Andrew Caldecott
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley.
Rotherweird is an extremely weird and wonderful science fantasy. Although it is set in the present day the town of Rotherweird has not moved with the times. It is a jumble of old buildings, towers and bridges, no cars are allowed, only bicycles and rickshaws, and history from before the year 1800 must not be studied or discussed. Something terrible occurred in the 16th century and Rotherweird was given independence from the rest of the country. And with good reason it transpires.
The story has an almost Dickensian feel about it and the author has done a fantastic job inventing such a fantastical place and amazing characters. However, I found the story a little difficult to get in to. It is so descriptive in the world building and character development that it all becomes slightly overwhelming at times. Once I did get in to it though, and everything clicked, I loved it. Although it isn't a comedy there is a fair bit of wry humour. The coracle race in particular is hilarious and something straight out of Wacky Races.
Rotherweird is a very original fantasy which is worth the effort and will ultimately satisfy if you can persevere with the extensive descriptions and world building, which is truly fantastic. I am looking forward to the sequel.
Rotherweird is an extremely weird and wonderful science fantasy. Although it is set in the present day the town of Rotherweird has not moved with the times. It is a jumble of old buildings, towers and bridges, no cars are allowed, only bicycles and rickshaws, and history from before the year 1800 must not be studied or discussed. Something terrible occurred in the 16th century and Rotherweird was given independence from the rest of the country. And with good reason it transpires.
The story has an almost Dickensian feel about it and the author has done a fantastic job inventing such a fantastical place and amazing characters. However, I found the story a little difficult to get in to. It is so descriptive in the world building and character development that it all becomes slightly overwhelming at times. Once I did get in to it though, and everything clicked, I loved it. Although it isn't a comedy there is a fair bit of wry humour. The coracle race in particular is hilarious and something straight out of Wacky Races.
Rotherweird is a very original fantasy which is worth the effort and will ultimately satisfy if you can persevere with the extensive descriptions and world building, which is truly fantastic. I am looking forward to the sequel.