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The Mongoliad: Book One
by Greg Bear, Neal Stephenson, Mark Teppo
Well, what to say? This book was a real let down. Though I am thoroughly captivated by historical detail and Neal Stephenson's adventure tales, the ending left me disappointed. Normally a book, even one that is part of a trilogy, should stand alone. There is a cliffhanger ending which feels as if someone arbitrarily ripped a single book in half and declared it volumes I and II. Not only does Book One not stand alone as a novel, it gives you the feeling of being conned by the cheapest of Hollywood theatrics - circa 1930. I expected much, much more from this novel.
Don't buy this book expecting anything like the riveting, amusing and well-crafted work that is the Baroque Cycle. Nevertheless, I will try Book Two anyway, simply because Stephenson is associated with this story. I hope it improves or I will review the next one properly.
Don't buy this book expecting anything like the riveting, amusing and well-crafted work that is the Baroque Cycle. Nevertheless, I will try Book Two anyway, simply because Stephenson is associated with this story. I hope it improves or I will review the next one properly.