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Oraşul gunoaielor by Edward Carey

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karenchase's review against another edition

4.0

After reading the first book in this series the word "steampunk" kept rattling around in my head, and I think I even quoted the Wikipedia entry on the topic in my review. I don't think the first book actually situated the story in time, though it certainly felt "old," maybe Dickensian. This installment specifically says the story is taking place in the 1870s, so the steampunk label definitely does not apply. However, it is some kind of dystopia, or perhaps an alternative history. Here, the story of Clod Iremonger and Lucy Pennant picks up pretty much where it left off. It took me a while to pick up the threads, as Lucy has been banished to the heaps and Clod has been "turned" and removed from his home. Through a series of chance encounters and the emergence of Clod's special Iremonger gifts, the two are reunited and begin to plan a rebellion against Clod's dastardly family, the extent of whose inhumane acts is becoming clearer. I hate to say it but I heard shades of "Hunger games" here, with the reluctant and insecure hero facing up to the reality that the future of the world may well be in his hands. But, this world and the telling of it are so weird that the feeling was passing only. I look forward to finding out how the story wraps up as Foulsham is left behind and the narrative moves to Lungden.

abetterjulie's review against another edition

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3.0

Odd, but enjoyable.

cmbohn's review against another edition

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4.0

Really the strangest series! Ends on another cliffhanger and I can't wait to read book 3.

ajacob's review against another edition

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5.0

Quel monde unique que Mr Carey nous présente là.
Ce deuxième épisode est le plus court et thermes de nombre de pages des 3, mais bourré d'action et de rebondissements nous tenant à un rythme effréné qui ne vous laisse pas sur votre faim. Je me demandais ce qu'il pouvait bien arriver une fois le premier bouquin terminé... Je me demande maintenant comment tout tiendra dans le dernier.
Excellent, je fonce acheter le 3eme !