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Bloodsong
A gripping story based on the Siegfried and Brunnhilde tale from Nordic myth.
Sigurd has a fabulous but frightening future predicted. To start with, he must leave everything he knows to go and fight a dragon and from there descend into the Underworld. Sounds bad enough, but when you know that the dragon lives on a futuristic, industrially-ruined moonscape that was once Hampstead Heath, the scene is set for a brutal fight on an epic scale. Unhappily for Sigurd, he meets the love of his life in the underworld, and his efforts to rescue his lover will cause heartache and grief for both of them, and anyone who ever meets them.
Sigurd has a fabulous but frightening future predicted. To start with, he must leave everything he knows to go and fight a dragon and from there descend into the Underworld. Sounds bad enough, but when you know that the dragon lives on a futuristic, industrially-ruined moonscape that was once Hampstead Heath, the scene is set for a brutal fight on an epic scale. Unhappily for Sigurd, he meets the love of his life in the underworld, and his efforts to rescue his lover will cause heartache and grief for both of them, and anyone who ever meets them.
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Melvin Burgess
92 books436 followersMelvin Burgess is a British author of children's fiction. His first book, The Cry of the Wolf, was published in 1990. He gained a certain amount of notoriety in 1996 with the publication of Junk, which was published in the shadow of the film of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting, and dealt with the trendy and controversial idea of heroin-addicted teenagers. Junk soon became, at least in Britain, one of the best-known children's books of the decade.
Burgess again courted predictable controversy in 2003, with the publication of Doing It, which dealt with underage sex. America created a show based on the book, Life As We Know It. In his other books, such as Bloodtide and The Ghost Behind the Wall, Burgess has dealt with less realist and sometimes fantastic themes. In 2001 Burgess wrote the novelisation of the film Billy Elliot, based on Lee Hall's screenplay. Polyphony is typical for his most famous novels.
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Burgess again courted predictable controversy in 2003, with the publication of Doing It, which dealt with underage sex. America created a show based on the book, Life As We Know It. In his other books, such as Bloodtide and The Ghost Behind the Wall, Burgess has dealt with less realist and sometimes fantastic themes. In 2001 Burgess wrote the novelisation of the film Billy Elliot, based on Lee Hall's screenplay. Polyphony is typical for his most famous novels.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/melvin...
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November 2, 2023
Wow. Holy wow.
The sequel to Bloodtide was even more gorgeous and weird and horrible. I liked this one a titch better, the story (The Legend of Sigurd/Brunhild/Gudrun) was more familiar than the Saga of the Volsungs, and also, I loved Sigurd andn Bryony, and had a hard time connecting with the characters in the first one, because they were all so horrible! (I mean, I wanted someone to win, to drag London out of that absolute hellhole, but which one?!) And here you have a noble and beautiful and trusting hero in Sigurd, and a number of horrifying villains, and several noble ladies who are doing their best, but ultimately getting played by the very world they live in. Gorgeous. And so sad. And so, so weird.
The sequel to Bloodtide was even more gorgeous and weird and horrible. I liked this one a titch better, the story (The Legend of Sigurd/Brunhild/Gudrun) was more familiar than the Saga of the Volsungs, and also, I loved Sigurd andn Bryony, and had a hard time connecting with the characters in the first one, because they were all so horrible! (I mean, I wanted someone to win, to drag London out of that absolute hellhole, but which one?!) And here you have a noble and beautiful and trusting hero in Sigurd, and a number of horrifying villains, and several noble ladies who are doing their best, but ultimately getting played by the very world they live in. Gorgeous. And so sad. And so, so weird.
April 12, 2021
That's how Sigurd began his first adventure - in disguise, on a horse that wasn't a horse, with a saddle-bag full of science and a sword forged with grit from the godworld.
Sigurd's story starts with Regin reforging Sigmund's knife and trying to persuade him to kill the dragon Fafnir, just as it does in The Saga of the Volsungs, although this retelling takes place in a decayed future Britain where halfmen descended from animals and gods who may be part machine roam the land. The story continues to follow the saga closely as it tells of Sigurd's relationships with Bryony (Brynhild) and Gudrun, and the author finds an interesting and non-magical way for Sigurd to lose his memories of his first love.
Poor Sigurd is doomed from the start by the weight of expectations on his shoulders, and by the dragon's blood that makes him both more than and less than human. He understood now why Odin interfered and fouled things up. He was jealous. All gods are. Their lives, so diluted by endless time, are worthless; they have nothing.
Sigurd's story starts with Regin reforging Sigmund's knife and trying to persuade him to kill the dragon Fafnir, just as it does in The Saga of the Volsungs, although this retelling takes place in a decayed future Britain where halfmen descended from animals and gods who may be part machine roam the land. The story continues to follow the saga closely as it tells of Sigurd's relationships with Bryony (Brynhild) and Gudrun, and the author finds an interesting and non-magical way for Sigurd to lose his memories of his first love.
Poor Sigurd is doomed from the start by the weight of expectations on his shoulders, and by the dragon's blood that makes him both more than and less than human. He understood now why Odin interfered and fouled things up. He was jealous. All gods are. Their lives, so diluted by endless time, are worthless; they have nothing.
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December 6, 2025
Bloodsong by Melvin Burgess is a dark and exciting young adult fantasy novel. The story takes place in a future world that is violent, broken and influenced by old Norse myths. The book is full of action, battles, emotional moments and big life questions.
The main character is Sigurd, a young man whose life changes suddenly. At the beginning of the story, Sigurd’s father is killed and his family loses its power. Sigurd must run, hide, and learn to survive. Even though he is scared, he decides to fight back and get justice for his family. During his journey, Sigurd grows up quickly. He learns how to be a leader, how to make hard choices and how to keep going even when things seem hopeless.
The characters in the book are one of its strongest parts. Sigurd is brave but not perfect. he makes mistakes, feels angry and often questions himself. This makes him easy for readers to understand. His sister signy, also faces many painful challenges. she is strong in her own way, and her story shows how difficult life can be when the world is full of cruelty. Other characters—friends and enemies—make the story feel real, and their relationships show how important loyalty, trust, and courage are.
The world in Bloodsong is very detailed. Burgess creates a place where modern technology and old legends mix together. There are big battles, destroyed cities, strong warriors, and mysterious creatures. The world feels dangerous but also interesting. The descriptions help readers imagine the cold lands, the fights, and the struggles that the characters go through.
The book also talks about many serious themes. These include revenge, destiny, power and the meaning of being a hero. Sigurd must decide what kind of person he wants to be. Is he someone who only fights for revenge? Or someone who wants to build a better future? these questions follow him through the whole story. Readers can think about their own choices while watching Sigurd make his.
Some parts of the book may be hard for readers. there is a lot of violence, and the story can get very dark. The plot also moves quickly at times, and some readers may need to pay attention to keep track of everything. But these challenges also make the story more powerful and emotional.
Overall, Bloodsong is a strong and meaningful novel. It is full of action, emotion, and important ideas. i recommend it to teens and young adults who like fantasy books with battles, adventure, and characters who must grow and change. If you enjoy stories about courage, survival and finding your own path, Bloodsong is a book you will remember.
The main character is Sigurd, a young man whose life changes suddenly. At the beginning of the story, Sigurd’s father is killed and his family loses its power. Sigurd must run, hide, and learn to survive. Even though he is scared, he decides to fight back and get justice for his family. During his journey, Sigurd grows up quickly. He learns how to be a leader, how to make hard choices and how to keep going even when things seem hopeless.
The characters in the book are one of its strongest parts. Sigurd is brave but not perfect. he makes mistakes, feels angry and often questions himself. This makes him easy for readers to understand. His sister signy, also faces many painful challenges. she is strong in her own way, and her story shows how difficult life can be when the world is full of cruelty. Other characters—friends and enemies—make the story feel real, and their relationships show how important loyalty, trust, and courage are.
The world in Bloodsong is very detailed. Burgess creates a place where modern technology and old legends mix together. There are big battles, destroyed cities, strong warriors, and mysterious creatures. The world feels dangerous but also interesting. The descriptions help readers imagine the cold lands, the fights, and the struggles that the characters go through.
The book also talks about many serious themes. These include revenge, destiny, power and the meaning of being a hero. Sigurd must decide what kind of person he wants to be. Is he someone who only fights for revenge? Or someone who wants to build a better future? these questions follow him through the whole story. Readers can think about their own choices while watching Sigurd make his.
Some parts of the book may be hard for readers. there is a lot of violence, and the story can get very dark. The plot also moves quickly at times, and some readers may need to pay attention to keep track of everything. But these challenges also make the story more powerful and emotional.
Overall, Bloodsong is a strong and meaningful novel. It is full of action, emotion, and important ideas. i recommend it to teens and young adults who like fantasy books with battles, adventure, and characters who must grow and change. If you enjoy stories about courage, survival and finding your own path, Bloodsong is a book you will remember.
August 21, 2024
Such an amazing Duet!
It's safe to say that this is a duet that will forever stay in my mind. I spent two days devouring this tale by Burgess. When I say you will struggle to put this down im not kidding, on the first night I finished Bloodtide and had to immediately start Bloodsong even though it was 2am and I knew I should just wait for the morning, however I regret none of those hours that I lost sleep over this novel.
This dystopian esq read is packed with action from the start and there's never a dull moment. With captivating main characters and a unique plot line that keeps you hooked from chapter to chapter, you will forget this is a YA read at times with the amazing character growth and vivid detailed scenes. Sigurd is such a complex character that I instantly felt connected to and was rooting for through out the whole read. This is a book I believe anyone would enjoy no matter their age, if youre a fantasy lover this needs to be on your TBR!
It's safe to say that this is a duet that will forever stay in my mind. I spent two days devouring this tale by Burgess. When I say you will struggle to put this down im not kidding, on the first night I finished Bloodtide and had to immediately start Bloodsong even though it was 2am and I knew I should just wait for the morning, however I regret none of those hours that I lost sleep over this novel.
This dystopian esq read is packed with action from the start and there's never a dull moment. With captivating main characters and a unique plot line that keeps you hooked from chapter to chapter, you will forget this is a YA read at times with the amazing character growth and vivid detailed scenes. Sigurd is such a complex character that I instantly felt connected to and was rooting for through out the whole read. This is a book I believe anyone would enjoy no matter their age, if youre a fantasy lover this needs to be on your TBR!
April 20, 2024
Pagaliau supratau, kodėl žmonai ši dilogija taip patiko. Nes čia manga. Anime. Jokios logikos ir puikiai dera nelogiška magija ir kosminės eros technologijos. Niekur kitur neįmanoma tokia chaotiška samplaika tarp žmogaus ir žvėries, ir mašinos, ir dievo... Niekada knygoje nesutikau tokio abejingumo detalėm: laiko linijai, veiksmo arkom, herojų įtikinamumui. Atrodo, čia net erdvė ir laikas pulsuoja pagal autoriaus poreikius. O jau dievų mašinoje, visa galybė. Žodžiu, šia skaitydamas - mačiau gerą vizualą. Tikrai gerą. Bet turinio beprasmybė manęs netenkina. Soso. #LEBooks #Bloodsong #MelvinBurges #Blood
October 14, 2020
I loved this book even more than Bloodtide. While I do consider myself a Gudrun/Sigurd shipper I always loved the version where Sigurd was romantically involved with Brunhilde. I love Bryony and Sigurd which made the ending harder. I would totally read it again if I had the chance to.
February 8, 2020
Not quite as good as the first book but still just as intense and engaging. Burgess manages to get you inside character's heads with just a few lines which is so effective for his storytelling.
August 21, 2009
Bloodsong is the sequel to Bloodtide, which was an amazing, absolutely mind-blowing awesome-tastic book.
At first, I was disappointed that this book wasn’t a continuation of where the other story left off and that we weren’t going to see much of the old characters but I was able to quickly get into the story behind one of the old protagonist’s son, Sigurd. Melvin Burgess’s writing is direct and to the point. He doesn’t waste any extra time on fancy descriptions. It’s raw, blunt, and very straightforward.
I was waiting and waiting for the crazyness to start like the old book and was kind of bummed out that there wasn’t much of it until I got to the second half of the novel and bam! It kicked in like a raging boar wielding a machete. Some parts were pretty whoa wtf damn, it really sucks to be you. One of the good things about this series is that it’s very, very unpredictable, so just when you think you’ve sunk into some comfort zone, he blows it off with some hard hitting plot twists that are pretty nasty as they come.
One key aspect of his books (well this series anyway) is the different viewpoints from characters which give them a lot more depth to them and helps you realize the motives and desires behind their actions. It’s not the whole every chapter is from a new person type of deal but it’s interspersed here in there.
It’s not as whoa, holy mother crap, like Bloodtide was but it’s a good book in its own right. I mean, how can you pass up a dystopian novel set in the future?! Oh, if you didn’t know, this book and its predecessor are retellings of the Volsunga Saga, which is pretty awesome.
Btw, if you haven’t read Bloodtide READ IT NOW. THAT BOOK BLOWS YOUR MIND AWAY! If you want something super dark, twisted, and not at all fluffy and nice, it’s definitely your thing!
At first, I was disappointed that this book wasn’t a continuation of where the other story left off and that we weren’t going to see much of the old characters but I was able to quickly get into the story behind one of the old protagonist’s son, Sigurd. Melvin Burgess’s writing is direct and to the point. He doesn’t waste any extra time on fancy descriptions. It’s raw, blunt, and very straightforward.
I was waiting and waiting for the crazyness to start like the old book and was kind of bummed out that there wasn’t much of it until I got to the second half of the novel and bam! It kicked in like a raging boar wielding a machete. Some parts were pretty whoa wtf damn, it really sucks to be you. One of the good things about this series is that it’s very, very unpredictable, so just when you think you’ve sunk into some comfort zone, he blows it off with some hard hitting plot twists that are pretty nasty as they come.
One key aspect of his books (well this series anyway) is the different viewpoints from characters which give them a lot more depth to them and helps you realize the motives and desires behind their actions. It’s not the whole every chapter is from a new person type of deal but it’s interspersed here in there.
It’s not as whoa, holy mother crap, like Bloodtide was but it’s a good book in its own right. I mean, how can you pass up a dystopian novel set in the future?! Oh, if you didn’t know, this book and its predecessor are retellings of the Volsunga Saga, which is pretty awesome.
Btw, if you haven’t read Bloodtide READ IT NOW. THAT BOOK BLOWS YOUR MIND AWAY! If you want something super dark, twisted, and not at all fluffy and nice, it’s definitely your thing!
November 6, 2012
Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com
In this post-apocalyptic world, war and corruption thrive, as the innocent people who occupy it must adapt. England has been torn apart and two families, Niberlin and Portland, are still worrisome toward one another, even though there is a truce intact.
The answer to saving this chaotic world lies with one person, the "chosen one," "the hero," - Sigurd, son of King Sigmund. The only surviving Volson, Sigurd's only chance in reuniting this torn country is by doing one simple thing...slay a dragon. Simple? Not so much.
Throw in three lovely lady distractions, resurrections, technologically-based animals and humans who aren't so human (including a human-turned-dragon) and a protagonist who is part lion, and it's all a little complicated.
On the surface, BLOODSONG looks like the normal adventure based on the heroic cycle, where the main character goes on a journey to accomplish one thing, slay the nemesis. However, in this case it's a technologically advanced dragon.
BLOODSONG begins a generation after BLOODTIDE. But nothing is different from the first time period. There is still blood, war, and love. With those elements, Melvin Burgess creates a complex world that is so imaginative and advanced that it feels like you are in an action-packed video game. And when you finish, you just have to sit back and say WHOA!
In this post-apocalyptic world, war and corruption thrive, as the innocent people who occupy it must adapt. England has been torn apart and two families, Niberlin and Portland, are still worrisome toward one another, even though there is a truce intact.
The answer to saving this chaotic world lies with one person, the "chosen one," "the hero," - Sigurd, son of King Sigmund. The only surviving Volson, Sigurd's only chance in reuniting this torn country is by doing one simple thing...slay a dragon. Simple? Not so much.
Throw in three lovely lady distractions, resurrections, technologically-based animals and humans who aren't so human (including a human-turned-dragon) and a protagonist who is part lion, and it's all a little complicated.
On the surface, BLOODSONG looks like the normal adventure based on the heroic cycle, where the main character goes on a journey to accomplish one thing, slay the nemesis. However, in this case it's a technologically advanced dragon.
BLOODSONG begins a generation after BLOODTIDE. But nothing is different from the first time period. There is still blood, war, and love. With those elements, Melvin Burgess creates a complex world that is so imaginative and advanced that it feels like you are in an action-packed video game. And when you finish, you just have to sit back and say WHOA!
May 1, 2011
The story of Sigurd really does begin quickly and Melvin doesn't waste too much time going over what's happened since Siggy became King Sigmund in Bloodtide but the basic gist is there is still great evil in the former United Kingdom. That comes in the form of a mutant being sterotyped as the dragon Fafnir and his hoard of gold is not just gold but all the many bizarre and sinister technologies of this dystopian world set in the future.
Over all it is a thrilling adventure story, the action never really stops although I did feel it lag a bit during the time Sigurd spent in 'Hel' with Bryony (aka Brighild the fallen valkyrie) right up to when he met the Nibblong siblings. Melvin did manage to keep the wicked mother-in-law in the plot which ultimately leads to the tragic love triangle.
Yet the only real difficulty I had with the story was the way he portrayed Sigurd's character from half way through to the end, it almost became Jesus-like with the millions of people crowding to see him and the way Sigurd kept questioning his own life, his feelings, his past etc. It just didn't seem much like a dragon slaying warrior king-reborn to me but perhaps like Jesus was in the garden before he was betrayed.
But either way yet again Melvin has managed to reinvigerate with fresh gore and woe this tragic norse legend of family betrayal, love and misfortune all because of a cursed ring.
Over all it is a thrilling adventure story, the action never really stops although I did feel it lag a bit during the time Sigurd spent in 'Hel' with Bryony (aka Brighild the fallen valkyrie) right up to when he met the Nibblong siblings. Melvin did manage to keep the wicked mother-in-law in the plot which ultimately leads to the tragic love triangle.
Yet the only real difficulty I had with the story was the way he portrayed Sigurd's character from half way through to the end, it almost became Jesus-like with the millions of people crowding to see him and the way Sigurd kept questioning his own life, his feelings, his past etc. It just didn't seem much like a dragon slaying warrior king-reborn to me but perhaps like Jesus was in the garden before he was betrayed.
But either way yet again Melvin has managed to reinvigerate with fresh gore and woe this tragic norse legend of family betrayal, love and misfortune all because of a cursed ring.
April 20, 2009
Icelandic Saga, Rendered for Contemporary Readers
I couldn't put this book down and ordered Bloodtide, the first book in the series, the instant I was done with Bloodsong. Why start with the second book? I stumbled into Bloodsong, and am I glad. My series of thrillers is called the Bloodsong Series. Wanting to check out the competition, I bought a number of books and other items with "Bloodsong" in their titles. This was the gem of the bunch.
Bloodsong is based on the 13th-century Icelandic Volsunga saga and captures the timeless feel of sagas. I am half Icelandic and am delighted to find anything touching on the country of my ancestors in the literary world, so this book was a multi-faceted win.
Burgess is a very skilled writer, picking up the tempo of the "Icelandic voice" and rendering it for modern readers. I liked his simple, short sentences used to present complex and ageless themes. Love, betrayal, revenge. He writes bloody violence as well as love.
Reading this book will change my own writing. Burgess has shown me that an epic can be spare and disciplined as well as touching on the large, eternal human themes.
I highly recommend this thriller.
I couldn't put this book down and ordered Bloodtide, the first book in the series, the instant I was done with Bloodsong. Why start with the second book? I stumbled into Bloodsong, and am I glad. My series of thrillers is called the Bloodsong Series. Wanting to check out the competition, I bought a number of books and other items with "Bloodsong" in their titles. This was the gem of the bunch.
Bloodsong is based on the 13th-century Icelandic Volsunga saga and captures the timeless feel of sagas. I am half Icelandic and am delighted to find anything touching on the country of my ancestors in the literary world, so this book was a multi-faceted win.
Burgess is a very skilled writer, picking up the tempo of the "Icelandic voice" and rendering it for modern readers. I liked his simple, short sentences used to present complex and ageless themes. Love, betrayal, revenge. He writes bloody violence as well as love.
Reading this book will change my own writing. Burgess has shown me that an epic can be spare and disciplined as well as touching on the large, eternal human themes.
I highly recommend this thriller.
April 5, 2011
If Burgess's world wasn't so precisely imagined and his characters so richly detailed, 'Bloodsong' - with its swords and dragons and damsels in distress, and its genetically engineered mutants, cloning, and dystopian politics - would sound like a peculiar (and most likely unsuccessful) mashup.
As it is, Burgess manages to take the tropes of Norse mythology - trial by ordeal, lost memory, lost love, visits to the underworld, resurrection, enchanted weapons, betrayal, lust and fate - and meld them into his futuristic English setting and make it all engrossing. Violent, hubristic, heartbreaking, and engrossing. Highly recommended - if only for Crayling, the sentient underground industrial city.
As it is, Burgess manages to take the tropes of Norse mythology - trial by ordeal, lost memory, lost love, visits to the underworld, resurrection, enchanted weapons, betrayal, lust and fate - and meld them into his futuristic English setting and make it all engrossing. Violent, hubristic, heartbreaking, and engrossing. Highly recommended - if only for Crayling, the sentient underground industrial city.
October 24, 2015
Second time I've read it, after maybe five years. Still good, though I never liked it as much as Bloodtide. The tragedy of it is still gripping. It's even worse if you already know exactly what's going to happen & there's nothing you can do to change it. My heart broke along with .
The characters were also fascinating. This time around I had a much deeper appreciation for Bryony in particular, & .
Five stars for the ending.
On a sidenote: As I was re-reading this I realized HOW MUCH Melvin Burgess has influenced my own writing.
The characters were also fascinating. This time around I had a much deeper appreciation for Bryony in particular, & .
Five stars for the ending.
On a sidenote: As I was re-reading this I realized HOW MUCH Melvin Burgess has influenced my own writing.
April 14, 2011
This book sucked. I'm sorry but I finished it and nearly started crying because i hated it that much. I appreciate that other people may have enjoyed but fail to understand how it is 3.56 stars. I mean really? The plot was just ridiculous, none of the characters had any appeal, the writer used the word "diddly-poop" and I wanted to burn it.
WWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WAS IT SO BAD????????
WWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WAS IT SO BAD????????
April 24, 2014
I didn't get further than 10 chapters in on this one. I really liked the concept in the first in this series as it had a solid base in reality - as such - if you can class half half animal breeds reality ;)...This one, however, went a little more into a mythology side which was the part of the last novel that didn't appeal to me.
Also, the characters were not as well rounded as the first book and not much seemed to happen in the beginning to grip me.
This could have been so much more...
Also, the characters were not as well rounded as the first book and not much seemed to happen in the beginning to grip me.
This could have been so much more...
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July 4, 2009Hello fellow readers,I Just got done with the first book Bloodtide and let me tell you that it was the most INSANE book I have ever read!!!!
I LOVED IT, I really did!!!! I wanted more so I ordered Bloodsong. I can't hardly wait to sink my teeth in to this second book. I will keep you posted ;o) Winks Shawna
I LOVED IT, I really did!!!! I wanted more so I ordered Bloodsong. I can't hardly wait to sink my teeth in to this second book. I will keep you posted ;o) Winks Shawna
August 27, 2010
Bloodsong is a tale about a boy who's father is the ruler of an empire, but there's a beast out there that's killing everyone and he decides to go kill a beast but ends up in another world. The book is very, VERY exciting and makes me want to keep on reading until I eventually sleep without knowing it.
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July 30, 2011A disturbing, violent wet dream probably very much true to its roots in Icelandic epic prose, but not as compelling as its predecessor, Bloodtide. Expect plenty of telling, not showing, as characters are sped from one unlikely situation to another encased in a thin shell of dystopian bioterrorist cyberpunk future.
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October 11, 2012Unfortunately I didn't realise this was in a series so I read this one without reading the first so was taken aback by how quickly it got gorey but the story was so gripping. I would like to read it again, in order this time. This is the other series that falls into my favourite category, messed up revolution fantasy, but this one has humanimals in the genetic sense =)
August 10, 2009
i don't even know where to begin with this...pros = i could not guess to save my life where the story was going but it wasn't random or incomprehensible, just weird.
someone else i know needs to read this and tell me what you think.
someone else i know needs to read this and tell me what you think.
April 18, 2011
It was spaztastic! Gruesome and awful yet it was still totally intriguing! I love the different abstract philosophies that his characters have, and the involvement of all the gods in there life's were fascinating.
September 15, 2020
In my opinion, this sequel was much better than Bloodtide. I felt the characters were what Burgess hoped to achieve but missed in the first story and the way it was adapted from the Sigurd legend was really interesting.
August 23, 2008
This book is brilliant, the sequel to "Blood Tide". I'm not a huge fan of sci-fi but this book had me hooked and I loved it from cover to cover.
November 13, 2008
Based on a Nordic myth, Sigurd fights to keep his girlfriend Brunhilde from death. A good, but weird novel.
April 19, 2009
excellent
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June 30, 2014
i enjoyed this out of respect for the first book which i loved, but i didn't feel like it will matter as much to me.
October 31, 2013
Not as good as the first book (bloodtide) but still ok.
September 12, 2016
yuck #2
May 24, 2014
liked the idea - reworking of myths etc - but after gave up after page 106 - the trouble with reworkings is that you (more or less)know what to expect....
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