The Gone-Away World (Vintage Contemporaries)
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307389073 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 592 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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First 100 pages were good. I've been a reader of science fiction for well over 50 years - all kinds, wide variety of authors - and have developed a taste for steampunk style over the last few years. The description and reviews of Gone Away World appealed to me, so I bought it. I agree with other reviewers about the descriptive language, metapho. J. Hartley said The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days:. The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days: Serviceable writing, made up for by oodles of enthusiasm and striking ideas. It has some recurring insights on the nature of evil and why people participate in it which really resonated, and a KILLER twist about "The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days:" according to J. Hartley. The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days: Serviceable writing, made up for by oodles of enthusiasm and striking ideas. It has some recurring insights on the nature of evil and why people participate in it which really resonated, and a KILLER twist about 2/The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days: The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days: Serviceable writing, made up for by oodles of enthusiasm and striking ideas. It has some recurring insights on the nature of evil and why people participate in it which really resonated, and a KILLER twist about 2/3 of the way through. Entertaining, not life-changin. of the way through. Entertaining, not life-changin. /The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days: The tone reminds me of Neal Stephenson's early days: Serviceable writing, made up for by oodles of enthusiasm and striking ideas. It has some recurring insights on the nature of evil and why people participate in it which really resonated, and a KILLER twist about 2/3 of the way through. Entertaining, not life-changin. of the way through. Entertaining, not life-changin. WOW! K. Fortier It's hard to believe there are people who don't think this is one of the best books they've ever read! I am almost finished the book, and I wish there was a sequel so that I wouldn't have to leave this journey. The Gone-Away World is certainly post-apocalyptic, but it's hard to say if it actually takes place in the fu
A hilarious, action-packed look at the apocalypse that combines a touching tale of friendship, a thrilling war story, and an all out kung-fu infusedmission to save the world.Gonzo Lubitch and his best friend have been inseparable since birth. But they quickly realize that this assignment is not all it seems, and before it is over they will have encountered everything from mimes, ninjas, and pirates to one ultra-sinister mastermind, whose only goal is world domination. They grew up together, they studiedmartial arts together, they rebelled in college together, and they fought in the Go-Away War together. Now, with the world in shambles and dark nightmarish clouds billowing over the wastelands, they have been tapped for an incredibly perilous mission. Unlike anything else, The Gone-Away World is a remarkable literary debut that will be remembered and rediscovered for years to come.
From Publishers Weekly This unclassifiable debut from the son of legendary thriller author John le Carré is simultaneously a cautionary tale about the absurdity of war; a sardonic science fiction romp through Armageddon; a conspiracy-fueled mystery replete with ninjas, mimes and cannibal dogs; and a horrifying glimpse of a Lovecraftian near-future. . With the fate of humankind in the balance, the pair become involved in an unlikely and potentially catastrophic love triangle. All rights reserved. Go Away bombs have erased entire sections of realit