384 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857660978
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Angry Robot Books
Publication date: 26 April 2011
Description
The classic Steampunk novel from the creator of the term itself - thirty years ago this month.When George Dower's father died, he left George his watchmaker's shop - and more. But George has little talent for watches and other infernal devices. Wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Misogyny, Racism384 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857660978
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Angry Robot Books
Publication date: 26 April 2011
Description
The classic Steampunk novel from the creator of the term itself - thirty years ago this month.When George Dower's father died, he left George his watchmaker's shop - and more. But George has little talent for watches and other infernal devices. Wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Misogyny, Racism