Felicia's Reviews > Warchild
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Warchild (Warchild, #1)
by Karin Lowachee (Goodreads Author)
by Karin Lowachee (Goodreads Author)
Wow, so I was determined to read a few Sci-Fi books after NYCC because a bunch of guys came to the signing and said how much they love following my suggestions here, but I've been "getting girly" lately. (True fact, last 5 books or so have had oily chests on them. Oops).
Anyway, I had heard about this book as a more Young Adult oriented book, which I supposed it COULD be, but given the depth of exploration of an abused child, it is much more than that, even MORE adult in my opinion, just as a heads up.
Also in my opinion, it's the best book I've read in A LONG TIME. The ability to humanize a Sci-Fi universe is extremely challenging, most Sci-fi seems to lean on world building and grand polical statements more than character, so this was an unbelievably refreshing story that introduced me to new worlds but made me CARE about the characters like a good drama.
It's is first and foremost a character study, of a child, an ABUSED child, in a war-torn universe. I was drawn in so much to the psychology of the book, it felt so authentic and real. I enjoyed it immensely and am annoyed that the two other books are not available on e-book because I have to order physical copies, which I don't do anymore. THATS how much I enjoyed it!
If you liked the Hunger Games or Ender's Game, you will like this book I think.
Anyway, I had heard about this book as a more Young Adult oriented book, which I supposed it COULD be, but given the depth of exploration of an abused child, it is much more than that, even MORE adult in my opinion, just as a heads up.
Also in my opinion, it's the best book I've read in A LONG TIME. The ability to humanize a Sci-Fi universe is extremely challenging, most Sci-fi seems to lean on world building and grand polical statements more than character, so this was an unbelievably refreshing story that introduced me to new worlds but made me CARE about the characters like a good drama.
It's is first and foremost a character study, of a child, an ABUSED child, in a war-torn universe. I was drawn in so much to the psychology of the book, it felt so authentic and real. I enjoyed it immensely and am annoyed that the two other books are not available on e-book because I have to order physical copies, which I don't do anymore. THATS how much I enjoyed it!
If you liked the Hunger Games or Ender's Game, you will like this book I think.
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Sci-fi and no oily chests, you're speaking my language now. It sounds pretty good. Will have to add it to my to-read list.
Thank you Felicia! I was one of those guys at NYCC Friday morning that came up to you talking about Goodreads and joked with you about all the girly books. You were so awesome, you took a picture with me (that I put in my profile here) and were talking to me about reading. I got into Joe Abercrombie (who has become my favorite) from you so I will definitely check this one out. Thanks for remembering about your guy fans and coming out to the East Coast for a show
I adore this series. It's among my top three favorite series, period. Heads up: books 2 and 3 are even better! (I'm so excited for a chance to gush, look at me, I'm drooling.) I can't wait to hear about what you think of them. ;)
Since I want to go back into SciFi and enjoyed the first book I read after your suggestion very much, I'll definitely check this series out. Thank you.
Ahh you post non-oily chests and it's child abuse instead :( I'll keep waiting for something to read...
Felicia wrote: "Jill wrote: "If you are reading SFF, did you read Leviathan Awakes?"No but I'll check it out!!"
It's a brick but it was really terrific! I think you will like it. :)
This book gave me chills when I read it two years ago, and the second and third are totally worth getting in dead tree edition.
Elizabeth wrote: "Ahh you post non-oily chests and it's child abuse instead :( I'll keep waiting for something to read..."It's a great character study though, honestly worth the read!
