Huh. Just read the reviews. It is kinda maze/puzzlelike and leaves things to be filled in. But I like that. I read it in conjunction with Map of Love (which has this extended metaphor and puzzle thing happening that is just AWESOME,) Drinking the Sea of Gaza , Nine Parts of Desire and Persian Mirrors.
Spike: Heard what happened up top, offing your dad and all. Don't know if you know this, but, uh…I killed my mum. Actually, I'd already killed her, and then she tried to shag me, so I had to-- Wesley: Thank you. I'm…very comforted.
'Lineage'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
sarameg - Jan 12, 2006 4:48:35 pm PST #9773 of 10002
Volans - Jan 12, 2006 9:37:16 pm PST #9774 of 10002
move out and draw fire
I had never heard the phrase "to show willing" before, but it was in both books I started reading yesterday ( Anansi Boys and Woken Furies ). Weird.
DebetEsse - Jan 13, 2006 4:57:20 am PST #9775 of 10002
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Did we know about Talk to the Hand (by Lynne Truss, the "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves" lady) and I was just not paying attention? Have people read it? Is it good?
Megan E. - Jan 13, 2006 5:01:50 am PST #9776 of 10002
I got Talk to the Hand for Christmas this year but haven't read it yet.
sumi - Jan 13, 2006 5:07:11 am PST #9777 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Suela -- what do you mean Part 1 only? Because the book seemed complete in itself to me -- although a sequel would be fun.
I should add this to my 2005 best of list -- it was very enjoyable.
Dana - Jan 13, 2006 5:12:34 am PST #9778 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
It's apparently a common issue with Melusine, that there's no indication that there's another book coming.
Betsy HP - Jan 13, 2006 5:13:26 am PST #9779 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
I'm pretty sure "show willing" is a British phrase.
Consuela - Jan 13, 2006 5:50:49 am PST #9780 of 10002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Because the book seemed complete in itself to me
Huh -- I'd mostly heard some grumblings from people that it didn't feel like a complete story, and that it's not marketed as Part 1 of anything.
Betsy, what's your opinion?
Betsy HP - Jan 13, 2006 6:30:38 am PST #9781 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
I think it's at least as well-closed as your typical Part 1. I'd be frustrated if there weren't a second part, because I'm very intrigued by the worldbuilding and characters. The Big Serious McGuffin isn't resolved.
I found it a satisfying read. Others may vary.
Ginger - Jan 13, 2006 9:22:48 am PST #9782 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Interesting interview with Libba Bray [link]