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Suncaller
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First published July 11, 2011
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July 1, 2013
Right, I really should get this review written.
This is a remarkably good book, especially when one considers that it is the authors first novel. Its shorter than I would have liked, and would have really liked a bit more expansion on some of the concepts in the other world.
that said, thats all the bad stuff I can really say, so onto the good stuff. These are some of the most realistic and well realised characters I've read in a long time, the teenagers are all like real teenagers, not some idealised version. They're real, warts and all. I suspect the author had people he has known in mind while coming up with them.
The story was well written (though you need better proofreaders, but thats just a personal bugbear). And the themes that run through the book kept me interested, and it took me no time at all to finish, despite having to read it around work, roleplay, writing larp and looking after a child... actually my rp tabletop game got pushed back a couple of weeks because I spent time I should have been writing that instead reading this book. And to me, the best sign of a good book is that you don't want to put it down, and you don't actually want it to end.
If this is what we're getting as a first novel, I'm looking forward to the next one. Ben, colour me impressed :)
This is a remarkably good book, especially when one considers that it is the authors first novel. Its shorter than I would have liked, and would have really liked a bit more expansion on some of the concepts in the other world.
that said, thats all the bad stuff I can really say, so onto the good stuff. These are some of the most realistic and well realised characters I've read in a long time, the teenagers are all like real teenagers, not some idealised version. They're real, warts and all. I suspect the author had people he has known in mind while coming up with them.
The story was well written (though you need better proofreaders, but thats just a personal bugbear). And the themes that run through the book kept me interested, and it took me no time at all to finish, despite having to read it around work, roleplay, writing larp and looking after a child... actually my rp tabletop game got pushed back a couple of weeks because I spent time I should have been writing that instead reading this book. And to me, the best sign of a good book is that you don't want to put it down, and you don't actually want it to end.
If this is what we're getting as a first novel, I'm looking forward to the next one. Ben, colour me impressed :)
June 3, 2016
This had a lot going for it, and picked up as it went. It could probably have done with another editing pass - when Liddle tries, there are moments of excellent representation and challenges to the status quo. But at other times, and not, I think, intentionally, small flashes of casual sexism and transphobia flare up. One more edit with an eye on that would have fixed it, and from the set up of some of the character arcs, I think they're changes that Liddle would be happy to make. Representation aside, the worldbuilding and the plot here are pretty good fun, and there are a lot of quite innovative ideas in play. It just needs a bit more polish and attention overall.
August 1, 2011
I cribbed a copy of this from Deadstar Publishing before the official release date - they handle my two titles too so I often get to see books before the public do.
What can I say? I really enjoyed this; it grabbed me throughout, made sense (in its own reality defying way), had strong characters and worked well as a concept.
I really hope the book does well in shops, and if you see a copy make sure you buy it. It's worth it.
What can I say? I really enjoyed this; it grabbed me throughout, made sense (in its own reality defying way), had strong characters and worked well as a concept.
I really hope the book does well in shops, and if you see a copy make sure you buy it. It's worth it.
September 24, 2015
This book was very good, especially considering that I got it from Comic-Con for about £2.
I did struggle to become invested at the beginning, but thankfully the introduction of the scary albino helped with that.
I loved the touch of realism, obviously not the two worlds, but the small things like realistic characters and how experiences like battle was not glorified, but confusing and awkward.
I did struggle to become invested at the beginning, but thankfully the introduction of the scary albino helped with that.
I loved the touch of realism, obviously not the two worlds, but the small things like realistic characters and how experiences like battle was not glorified, but confusing and awkward.
September 28, 2011
Suncaller is Narnia for the prodigy's jilted generation. The characterization is smooth and natural. The tone is tense. The story compelling, and the other world is thoroughly alien but hangs together well. The only short coming was that it was over too soon.
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November 2, 2011Well, as the author, I'm a little biased. But I would like to say how nice it is to see the book on here, and to get your feedback on it. Thanks guys
August 30, 2012
Loved this book!
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