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A review by theatlantean
The Many-Coloured Land by Julian May
4.0
I've been eyeing this book since it came out, and putting it off, because for some reason lost in my young teenage past, I thought I knew what it was about....
Well, I was wrong, and pleasantly so, although a bit annoyed at myself for not picking it up sooner. A very enjoyable fantastical SF adventure, with good characterisation, despite the rather large ensemble cast, which did make it difficult remembering who was who, and whose side they were on, particularly during the climax. But the evocation of the setting was immersive, and the premise behind the story, interesting and well-written. I'll be looking for the next one soon.
Well, I was wrong, and pleasantly so, although a bit annoyed at myself for not picking it up sooner. A very enjoyable fantastical SF adventure, with good characterisation, despite the rather large ensemble cast, which did make it difficult remembering who was who, and whose side they were on, particularly during the climax. But the evocation of the setting was immersive, and the premise behind the story, interesting and well-written. I'll be looking for the next one soon.