Strangely unsatisfying for a Brin work, although an interesting idea, the clay copies part. Perhaps for a mystery/murder type book this is a bit on the long side, so that is part of the problem. Definitely lighter in tone than a lot of his other novels, or less serious, although not without serious implications.
Raymond D, Hunter { Bless you Frank Frazetta....read all the Conans...was always thrilled with Mr. Frazetta's art acumen....always felt the best from him.... he will always be an inspiration... } – Feb 01, 1:43 PM
Russel Like { A number of years ago, you interviewed me about my second book, "A Bowl Of Fruit, A Whale In The Woods" ( see http://www.dragonpage.com/2004/06/28/cover-to-cover-120/ ).... } – Dec 06, 2:04 PM
WebGenii { I was catching up on some other podcasts and found this interview with Kim Harrison at the Agony Column Podcast http://bookotron.com/agony/news/2012/03-19-12-podcast.htm In it she mentions... } – Sep 12, 6:16 PM
Laith Preston { I have to agree with WebGenii on the subject of of the Widdershins stories, I enjoyed the first book and while I have been distracted... } – Sep 11, 7:28 AM
Laith Preston { I agree completely with WebGenii on "Thief's Covenant", Ari Marmel's story is terrific and there is some wonderful imagery in the story. This one has... } – Sep 11, 7:26 AM
Strangely unsatisfying for a Brin work, although an interesting idea, the clay copies part. Perhaps for a mystery/murder type book this is a bit on the long side, so that is part of the problem. Definitely lighter in tone than a lot of his other novels, or less serious, although not without serious implications.
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