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Hailed as "a literary fantasist of outstanding power and originality" by Michael Moorcock, Storm Constantine is one of the most exciting and innov...
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Dec 03, 2010
S.
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This is the first book in the second Wraeththu trilogy by Storm Constantine
Again, I'm really blown away by her beautiful writing style and the characters I keep falling in love with. This book actually is timed between the second and third in the first trilogy. It is very much the story of the secondary characters in that trilogy. You would think initially that would belabor the story, or at best be "Ground Hog's Day" ad nauseum. It works splendidly. I found myself very grate More...
Again, I'm really blown away by her beautiful writing style and the characters I keep falling in love with. This book actually is timed between the second and third in the first trilogy. It is very much the story of the secondary characters in that trilogy. You would think initially that would belabor the story, or at best be "Ground Hog's Day" ad nauseum. It works splendidly. I found myself very grate More...
May 15, 2010
Kernos
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The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure fleshes out much detail of the original Wraeththu trilogy. I tells the story of Flick after he left Salrock to find what happened to Pell's family and tells the stories of Pell's siblings.
Much more detail is given about the 'science' of Wraeththu physiology, their origins and the nature of Wraeththuian Sex 'Magic'. The nature of the Kamagrians is explored in detail. A Pagan bent is prominent in this new trilogy, hinted at in the original.
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Much more detail is given about the 'science' of Wraeththu physiology, their origins and the nature of Wraeththuian Sex 'Magic'. The nature of the Kamagrians is explored in detail. A Pagan bent is prominent in this new trilogy, hinted at in the original.
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Sep 06, 2011
Brandon
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A book whose strength lies in invention, its characters and the exploration of each. Looking back after having read it, I can see a variety of places where it dragged into characters sitting around brooding, and I can see how that could cause the impetus of the book -and the interest of the reader- to slow, but for me, it was an enjoyable read. I don't read vampire fiction. I read it because the first few pages promised it to be a well written and engaging book, and it was. 3 stars seems low, bu
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Dec 22, 2010
Coren
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Coming back to the Wraethhu world after such a long absence --- would it still work? The answer is an emphatic yes and moreover, the world has developed in amazingly wonderful ways. I think the introduction of the Wraethhu gods has added a depth to the universe and probably says something profound about the need for humans (or Wraethhu, or Kamagrian) to create gods.
Mar 02, 2011
Jana
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I really loved this. It fills in quite a few gaps for me. I absolutely loved reading about Flick and Ulaume, Lileem and Mima. I really can't wait to continue with this part of the series. I want to follow Titus and all the other young harlings and find out what happens next to Cal!
Jun 05, 2009
Lisa
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Wonderful! I love this world that she's created and the characters are great. Even though this tells about basically the same events as the first books, you get the story from different characters' viewpoints and find out how everyone else ended up where they did. Very good.
Dec 07, 2011
Jason
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This book has overturned everything I thought I knew about what fantasy could do. Usually concernted about good and evil and personal virtue, Storm Constantine has turned fantasy into a potently charged social commmentary by the simple act of making her main characters, the Wraeththu, humanity's successors, an androgynous hermaphroditic race - a very sexual race and a very tribal race. This story is about identity and belonging, about cruelty and ostracism. It's about finding one's place in a
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Feb 10, 2011
Andune
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Beautiful. I greatly enjoyed this side of the story as it complements the Wraththu Trilogy. Magic, mystery and love are all combined in this book. There is a very sublime quality to Constantine's writing which I greatly appreciate.
Aug 11, 2008
Jaymi
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The second of three books I own on the Wraeththu series, this one focuses on several lesser characters from the original trilogy. It's told between the second and third books and ends briefly before the final events of the third. It not only expands a bit of Constantine's mythology but sort of also retells and gives more information on the events of what happened. I'm enjoying this and can't wait to see where the next book leads. I'm now 2/3rds done with my goal books! yay.
Aug 25, 2008
Paul
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A massive story but one told from the perspective of a smal group of characters that manage to keep things nicely grounded. Expands the mythos and raises several questions which - hopefully - will be answered by further books in the series.
Although it did drag a little in places this is a strong start to the Wraeththu Histories and I will be keeping an eye out for the next installment.
Although it did drag a little in places this is a strong start to the Wraeththu Histories and I will be keeping an eye out for the next installment.
Apr 06, 2008
Tashie
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I finished this a couple of weeks ago. For fans of sci-fi, I highly recommend the Wraethuthu books. This book is set between the 2nd and 3rd books of the original series and sheds a little light on what happens between those two. I haven't read any other books by Storm Constantine but they are on the to-do list and I will keep you posted.
Mar 26, 2010
Mei-Lu
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I really enjoyed the world Storm Constantine created with her first Wraeththu trilogy and it was sheer to return to that world with this book. Her writing is delicious, sexy, and deeply satsifying with a world that is well-thought out from a karmic, spiritual, emotional and physical standpoint. Just a great read.
Dec 17, 2009
Michelle
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Imagine my surprise when I actually found this book in my local bookstore. I was so excited to be back into the world of Wraeththu. I wouldn't trade these for anything.
Sep 22, 2011
Robert
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One of the best fantasy books I have ever read. The character development is amazing and the language is really vivid without being too heavy.
Sep 30, 2007
Kristen
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Jun 17, 2011
Lizzie
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I could not adore this series any more. And I can't wait to go download the next one!
Jun 05, 2008
Kristina
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Great series! some contriversial views of woman but very interesting.
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