A review by ghostmuppet
The Incorruptibles by John Hornor Jacobs
4.0
I saw this book for £2 on Amazon, and I had seen that it was getting some positive reviews, so I thought I would grab a copy at the reduced price (it has since gone back up to £7.50).
I really enjoyed this book, but I could not give it 5 stars - there are a couple of places where I had some trouble with some of the classifications of rank, places, laws etc. Took a little while for me to realise that Shoestring (the main focus of the story) was half dwarf. You knew he was a halfbreed early on, just not what (or i missed it).
The world looks like it has had a lot of thought put into it. While it has a LOT of connections to our world, I do believe it is different. There are elves, Dwarfs and of course Humans. The Humans are split to Rumons (yes, think Romans) and others. The location could be north America, and the elves like the natives there. Think of this world as if the Roman Empire survived - with elves and dwarves - but then think Romans, in the Wild West - then you will have the setting.
But that is not what makes this a good book - its the use of firearms. I am not going to mention what is different about the firearms in this series - but I liked it.
The book is told from the perspective of Shoestring. He is the main voice and has the feel that he is telling a story many years after the facts. This does mean that he is in no real danger of dying, but everyone else is fair game.
I bought this on a whim due to a low price ebook - and I am glad I did. The book is set up for a sequel - and I can not wait for it.
I really enjoyed this book, but I could not give it 5 stars - there are a couple of places where I had some trouble with some of the classifications of rank, places, laws etc. Took a little while for me to realise that Shoestring (the main focus of the story) was half dwarf. You knew he was a halfbreed early on, just not what (or i missed it).
The world looks like it has had a lot of thought put into it. While it has a LOT of connections to our world, I do believe it is different. There are elves, Dwarfs and of course Humans. The Humans are split to Rumons (yes, think Romans) and others. The location could be north America, and the elves like the natives there. Think of this world as if the Roman Empire survived - with elves and dwarves - but then think Romans, in the Wild West - then you will have the setting.
But that is not what makes this a good book - its the use of firearms. I am not going to mention what is different about the firearms in this series - but I liked it.
The book is told from the perspective of Shoestring. He is the main voice and has the feel that he is telling a story many years after the facts. This does mean that he is in no real danger of dying, but everyone else is fair game.
I bought this on a whim due to a low price ebook - and I am glad I did. The book is set up for a sequel - and I can not wait for it.