The January Dancer
by Michael Flynn
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Author: Michael FlynnEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN: 0765318172
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Tor Books
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Book Review: A Grand Adventure . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
. . . which does not disappoint.
"The January Dancer" is classic space opera. It is a wonderful tale, well told, about a priceless artifact the the many and varied people, organizations, and governments who desire it. The characters are real, flawed -- and believable. The mystery is tightly wound with a classic surprise -- and very satisfying -- ending. Honestly, it left me wanting more!
Other reviewers have noted, correctly, that the sheer number of characters is overwhelming. I, too, found myself occasionally referring to the list of the Dramatis Personae in the beginning of the book. But this did not lessen my enjoyment of the story. Many novels of broad scope and grand vision have similar lists, for similar purposes.
This is a dense, tightly written book. It's not "light reading". It is for the serious lover of "story" and is told as one. I found the setting of the Scarred Man and the Harper extremely effective.
Not for the faint of heart, but certainly well worth the effort.
Very highly recommended.
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