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The Skinner (Spatterjay, #1)

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by Neal Asher (Goodreads Author)

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I know how this might sound, but from the blurb and the cover, I get a somewhat comedy feel to this. How would you describe this novel?
Hallie I would categorise it as adventure, some intrigue, a tiny bit of horror. There is some humour in the book, of course, but it's not comedic. :)…moreI would categorise it as adventure, some intrigue, a tiny bit of horror. There is some humour in the book, of course, but it's not comedic. :)(less)
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can i ask something though? why did amble and the other captains wait this long to kill this abomination? in fact, why would amble keep this dangerous creature on board when he knows the head itself is fully alive?
William Maxwell The impression I got is that a select group of people thought that death was too final for these monsters. They wanted them to suffer and for a long p…moreThe impression I got is that a select group of people thought that death was too final for these monsters. They wanted them to suffer and for a long period of time. And the head being alive was different than 'holy crap! How did it grow -that-?'

Also, there was a little bit of arrogance there in that the Old Captains were so strong, I imagine they fancied themselves up for any challenge the abomination could throw at them. Obviously.. they were wrong. :)(less)
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