yrc's review against another edition
4.0
This book was an interesting blend of Science fiction, Mystery and Fantasy.
In a world where divinities can change and create realities as they please, there are two clashing states: The continent, which was once the seat of power- and Saypur who is now in charge.
Shara Thivani is sent to the City of Bulikov in order to investigate a possible homicide. But in the city of Bulikov nothing is at is seems to be- the city itself, the people or Shara herself!
I highly recommend this book. It's plot, twists and pace are very interesting for the most part. For fans of emerging industrial style era, where technology and religion don't always see eye in eye.
In a world where divinities can change and create realities as they please, there are two clashing states: The continent, which was once the seat of power- and Saypur who is now in charge.
Shara Thivani is sent to the City of Bulikov in order to investigate a possible homicide. But in the city of Bulikov nothing is at is seems to be- the city itself, the people or Shara herself!
I highly recommend this book. It's plot, twists and pace are very interesting for the most part. For fans of emerging industrial style era, where technology and religion don't always see eye in eye.
lovelydoves's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
shirah's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
stone_stupas's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
setauuta's review against another edition
5.0
I understand now why Eric was talking this book up so much. There are some great world-building bits here, and some characters that are truly fantastic. I'm glad the next book has come out, so I can continue with the next part of the story!
vakardien's review against another edition
5.0
sasodīts, šis gan bija forši!
šī grāmata man prasīja iespējams tieši tikpat daudz laika lasīšanai, cik tās autoram visas apbrīnojami smalkās pasaules radīšanai, taču tas absolūti ir bijis labi pavadīts laiks. bija vajadzīga liela pacietība un rūpība, lai spētu izsekot daudzajiem tēliem, kuri grāmatas sākumā gāzās pāri ar vērienu, bet līdzko autora radītā pasaule ar tās sarežģīto vēsturi bija iepazīta, grāmatas lasīšana kļuva par aizraujošu piedzīvojumu.
šo grāmatu ir vērts ņemt par piemēru tam, ko spēj rakstnieks - radīt, postīt un veidot no jauna, pat izcelt no pelniem aizgājušo, ja nepieciešams, taču bez liela darba neiztikt.
un tas tulkojums! Vilis Kasims ir pastrādājis godam, tik aizraujoša un dzīva valoda, turklāt nepavisam ne vienkāršā pasaulē.
vairāk šeit - http://naktsskapitis.blogspot.com/2018/02/kapnu-pilseta-rdzbenets.html
šī grāmata man prasīja iespējams tieši tikpat daudz laika lasīšanai, cik tās autoram visas apbrīnojami smalkās pasaules radīšanai, taču tas absolūti ir bijis labi pavadīts laiks. bija vajadzīga liela pacietība un rūpība, lai spētu izsekot daudzajiem tēliem, kuri grāmatas sākumā gāzās pāri ar vērienu, bet līdzko autora radītā pasaule ar tās sarežģīto vēsturi bija iepazīta, grāmatas lasīšana kļuva par aizraujošu piedzīvojumu.
šo grāmatu ir vērts ņemt par piemēru tam, ko spēj rakstnieks - radīt, postīt un veidot no jauna, pat izcelt no pelniem aizgājušo, ja nepieciešams, taču bez liela darba neiztikt.
un tas tulkojums! Vilis Kasims ir pastrādājis godam, tik aizraujoša un dzīva valoda, turklāt nepavisam ne vienkāršā pasaulē.
vairāk šeit - http://naktsskapitis.blogspot.com/2018/02/kapnu-pilseta-rdzbenets.html
canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
When I read the description of this I wasn't sure it would be a book I would like but I gave it a shot. I am so glad I did because boy was it good. Well more than good...It was fantastic. Very well written and I have to say I couldn't put it down.
I highly recommend City of Stairs
I highly recommend City of Stairs
nbhatta's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, this was so good. SO GOOD. What an interesting universe!