This one of the best book reviews I saw youtube. I loved the book, Yasnic's story, It seemed to me like much of it is an analogy on how religious people grapple with their belief in the modern world that is becoming increasingly irreligioud. Ruslav's story was also very interesting, I loved it was set as a dual of Yasnic's. I loved how we had a pov from every faction of the revolution. I was also fascinated witht the whole Reproach thing, it seemed to me as a commentary on how we sometimes idealize a past that did not exist. And I think his writing style is very good. A couple of thing I didnt like about the ending, like how Helgram's story ended, but all in all it was a great read.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, too. It took a bit of time, like I said in the review, but I found the novel to be a unique and excellent experience overall. Thank you stopping by and commenting.
I have not read this, but you have sparked my interest in it. I have been toying with a story with this kind of structure, and I'm interested in seeing what works and what didn't. Thanks for putting it on my radar, Seth.
Not a problem, Tim. I picked it up because Tchaikovsky also wrote Elder Race, which I thought was an inventive science-fiction and fantasy novel. What I came to appreciate about City of Last Chances was how the structural and stylistic choices were in service to the story and its themes.
I had the same thing with The Mysteries of London. But that was a penny dreadful. A lot of characters and no real over all plot line. Just a lot of different stories stuffed in one novel, with the characters only loosely connected to each other. (I'm about 65% in the audiobook of The Mysteries of London)
This one of the best book reviews I saw youtube. I loved the book, Yasnic's story, It seemed to me like much of it is an analogy on how religious people grapple with their belief in the modern world that is becoming increasingly irreligioud. Ruslav's story was also very interesting, I loved it was set as a dual of Yasnic's. I loved how we had a pov from every faction of the revolution. I was also fascinated witht the whole Reproach thing, it seemed to me as a commentary on how we sometimes idealize a past that did not exist. And I think his writing style is very good. A couple of thing I didnt like about the ending, like how Helgram's story ended, but all in all it was a great read.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, too. It took a bit of time, like I said in the review, but I found the novel to be a unique and excellent experience overall. Thank you stopping by and commenting.
Another excellent video Seth! Not sure this one is up my alley. But I’ll keep an eye out for it nonetheless.
Thank you, Grammaticus, As you suggested with Senlin Ascends, you can always get it from the library.
I have not read this, but you have sparked my interest in it. I have been toying with a story with this kind of structure, and I'm interested in seeing what works and what didn't. Thanks for putting it on my radar, Seth.
Not a problem, Tim. I picked it up because Tchaikovsky also wrote Elder Race, which I thought was an inventive science-fiction and fantasy novel. What I came to appreciate about City of Last Chances was how the structural and stylistic choices were in service to the story and its themes.
I had the same thing with The Mysteries of London. But that was a penny dreadful. A lot of characters and no real over all plot line. Just a lot of different stories stuffed in one novel, with the characters only loosely connected to each other. (I'm about 65% in the audiobook of The Mysteries of London)
I hope The Mysteries of London is a similarly rewarding experience for you when you finish.