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Id rather give 3.5 stars but i cant, so 3 stars it is.
Loved the style of writing, the metaphors 'whisperings like dead leaves' (love it, taking it, using it) and both characters were a joy to read and picture in my head. You know what im gonna lean my 3 stars into 4 instead.
Reminds me of Roald Dhal, another peculiar author I've enjoyed reading in my childhood and this book brought me back in a 'kid in ye old sweet shop' kind of way.
Would read again and recommend
Loved the style of writing, the metaphors 'whisperings like dead leaves' (love it, taking it, using it) and both characters were a joy to read and picture in my head. You know what im gonna lean my 3 stars into 4 instead.
Reminds me of Roald Dhal, another peculiar author I've enjoyed reading in my childhood and this book brought me back in a 'kid in ye old sweet shop' kind of way.
Would read again and recommend
I didnt want to give 5 stars but it is far from 4 stars for me. Tboroughly enjoyed this book for many reasons and not just because Im a fan of Roger Zelazney.
Although this was a story set in space where people race in ships that travel faster than light (and its still possible to watch on a tv!? Mind blown), in the core its really a sports story about a kid learning the ropes and living his dream.
What I love most is how un-hollywood the plot feels, if that even makes sense.
Let me explain, and this... Is a spoiler? Maybe? Let's say it is to be safe.
SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER!
This is not a hollywood story where he wows people with his untrained skill, wins his first race and against all odds because the most famous racer in history. Not at all, he struggles to find a job, doesnt win his first race and struggles to even match the apprentice... But despite this, we see he has natural talent and he has the drive to learn and keep pushing no matter how many times he is knocked down. Friends are made and obstacles are overcome and thrilling achievements are accomplished.
My only gripe is it ended too soon, just as I was getting into.
Look forward to reading the next one, highly recommend.
PS, I love the designs of the ships that are drawn on the last pages.
Although this was a story set in space where people race in ships that travel faster than light (and its still possible to watch on a tv!? Mind blown), in the core its really a sports story about a kid learning the ropes and living his dream.
What I love most is how un-hollywood the plot feels, if that even makes sense.
Let me explain, and this... Is a spoiler? Maybe? Let's say it is to be safe.
SPOILER! SPOILER! SPOILER!
This is not a hollywood story where he wows people with his untrained skill, wins his first race and against all odds because the most famous racer in history. Not at all, he struggles to find a job, doesnt win his first race and struggles to even match the apprentice... But despite this, we see he has natural talent and he has the drive to learn and keep pushing no matter how many times he is knocked down. Friends are made and obstacles are overcome and thrilling achievements are accomplished.
My only gripe is it ended too soon, just as I was getting into.
Look forward to reading the next one, highly recommend.
PS, I love the designs of the ships that are drawn on the last pages.
Enjoyed a few little bits here and there, the arc of the poet turned general for one, but for the most part the book fell flat. It wasnt a bad read.. But at the same stuff happened and none of it mattered to me.
The love interest was a welcome break to his 'day to day' life and I thought it would go somewhere, unfortunately like the rest of the book, that also fell flat and didnt go anywhere.
I sound like this should have been less than 3 stars, but the writing was good, and parts were good too... Its just... It was good in the same way a book of short stories has some good and some bad.
The love interest was a welcome break to his 'day to day' life and I thought it would go somewhere, unfortunately like the rest of the book, that also fell flat and didnt go anywhere.
I sound like this should have been less than 3 stars, but the writing was good, and parts were good too... Its just... It was good in the same way a book of short stories has some good and some bad.
