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Worldship #1
Udo the Digger
THEIR WORLD ISN'T QUITE WHAT IT SEEMS. IT MIGHT NOT BE A WORLD AT ALL. . .
Udo's biggest problem isn't being a digger (that's low class), or staying drunk (that's damn expensive), or avoiding the Dwergaz (they're monsters), or even pissing off the supposed Gods.
It's that this reality. . .well, it isn't what he thought.
And now, he can't even afford to drink because his so-called friend Nicz is cutting into his business, digging up tin, iron, and copper. So Udo forms a new plan: clay. After all, clay jars are used to store everything: meat, herbs, and his personal favorite, ale.
But in his hunt for clay, Udo drills too far, is captured by the Dwergaz, and brought to the goddess Ing - or what he believes is a goddess. As Udo digs deeper into his world, and not just by digging holes, what he discovers is far beyond mountains and gods and monsters.
There may be other worlds beyond his. Worlds surrounding other stars. In fact, his own home may not be a world at all.
'UDO THE DIGGER' bends the tropes of science fiction and fantasy into a wild adventure that will amuse and surprise even veterans of both genres. It's perfect for fans of Arthur C. Clarke's 'Rama', Zero Dawn', 'Aurora', and 'Book of the Long Sun'.
RUNNING TIME ➜ 14hrs. and 29mins.
©2019 Aethon Books (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
Udo's biggest problem isn't being a digger (that's low class), or staying drunk (that's damn expensive), or avoiding the Dwergaz (they're monsters), or even pissing off the supposed Gods.
It's that this reality. . .well, it isn't what he thought.
And now, he can't even afford to drink because his so-called friend Nicz is cutting into his business, digging up tin, iron, and copper. So Udo forms a new plan: clay. After all, clay jars are used to store everything: meat, herbs, and his personal favorite, ale.
But in his hunt for clay, Udo drills too far, is captured by the Dwergaz, and brought to the goddess Ing - or what he believes is a goddess. As Udo digs deeper into his world, and not just by digging holes, what he discovers is far beyond mountains and gods and monsters.
There may be other worlds beyond his. Worlds surrounding other stars. In fact, his own home may not be a world at all.
'UDO THE DIGGER' bends the tropes of science fiction and fantasy into a wild adventure that will amuse and surprise even veterans of both genres. It's perfect for fans of Arthur C. Clarke's 'Rama', Zero Dawn', 'Aurora', and 'Book of the Long Sun'.
RUNNING TIME ➜ 14hrs. and 29mins.
©2019 Aethon Books (P)2020 Audible, Inc.
597 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 26, 2020
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June 20, 2020
I gave it 4 stars, though it might jave easily been 3. The writing style is immaculate - Joshua does it with perfect grace and ease. The characters are real as they can be - some are lovable, some obnoxious, all faulty and definitely human (or human-ish, as it would be).
So, what’s the problem, you’d ask? Well, this book is probably the longest intro to a story I’ve ever read. For the most part, it feels thoroughly uneventful and just setting up the environment for what’s to follow. Neal Stevenson would probably envy Joshua’s ability to stretch something that could be written in a few chapters into a full-size novel.
I kept waiting for the things to pick up, to resolve at least some of the open questions. I waited for the part that would make me not want to put the damn earbuds off whatever the reason. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen. The book ends, though it might have ended just as easily at any other point in the story.
Joshua, if you’re reading this - I truly hope the second book will make up for the mild dissapointment I felt reading this one.
So, what’s the problem, you’d ask? Well, this book is probably the longest intro to a story I’ve ever read. For the most part, it feels thoroughly uneventful and just setting up the environment for what’s to follow. Neal Stevenson would probably envy Joshua’s ability to stretch something that could be written in a few chapters into a full-size novel.
I kept waiting for the things to pick up, to resolve at least some of the open questions. I waited for the part that would make me not want to put the damn earbuds off whatever the reason. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen. The book ends, though it might have ended just as easily at any other point in the story.
Joshua, if you’re reading this - I truly hope the second book will make up for the mild dissapointment I felt reading this one.
June 2, 2020
OK. Who doesn't love Udo? He's a loveable caveman. A little bit of what Huckleberry Finn might have grown up to be if he got beat up a few more times. He's the scruffiest ruffian, an unassuming type of lowlife who can't believe you don't hate him on sight. He expects nothing and gets nothing but the affection of his donkey who he's ironically named after the king of this ancient world.
The ancient world itself is recognizably medieval, with its own mythologies and pathologies, and a Sun, I think that rises in the north and sets in the south. The diggers are near the very bottom of the social totem pole and barely make enough dough to live in anything but a shack. Udo, not so good natured, but wise to the dirty affairs of men, is such a digger. A man who works with his hands, his back and his shoulders all which have been deformed through a life of toil. He's dirty, ugly, he stinks and he drinks. Whenever possible he drinks so he doesn't have to think his way through his pityable existence. His only respites are leading his donkey for an illicit booty call with a neighbor's mare, and a semi-annual trip to a town with the most luxurious whorehouse he can find. He barely makes enough money to keep himself and his donkey fed, and sometimes has to choose between eating and staying drunk, and he would certainly choose the latter.
Now you can't miss the fact that somewhere in here is an epic science fiction story, and you can guess that Udo is going to find himself, wise as he is to the ways of his feudal world, facing some mind-bending and life altering technology. You can tell because he is telling the story himself in the past tense. And every once in a great while, there is a third person voice making corrections and amplifications as if he has a chip in his head. Be that as it may, you get embedded deeply in Udo's head and Udo's world intimately. If you know Gayou, you know he knows how to write about how people scrap together bits and pieces of a life amongst deprivation and chaos. In that regard, this first volume is somewhat reminiscent of Gene Wolfe's Books of the New Sun or of Iain Banks' Matter. It's not quite up to Wolfe, but nobody is. If you liked his Wizard Knight, then you'll like this too.
Nevertheless, you're going to have to be much more patient for the deus ex machina because this story stays put on one planet. It's a full adventure, believe me, but you're going to be immersed in Udo's dirty world a long time - but not so long that you don't get to enjoy something remarkable happen to Udo that changes his fortunes. It's just that thing (and it's a big thing) dramatic as it is, remains mysterious all the way to the end of the book. So yes this is a big, big long epic.
As usual, RC Bray's reading is perfectly cast for the persona of Udo, and of course I cannot wait until the next installment.
The ancient world itself is recognizably medieval, with its own mythologies and pathologies, and a Sun, I think that rises in the north and sets in the south. The diggers are near the very bottom of the social totem pole and barely make enough dough to live in anything but a shack. Udo, not so good natured, but wise to the dirty affairs of men, is such a digger. A man who works with his hands, his back and his shoulders all which have been deformed through a life of toil. He's dirty, ugly, he stinks and he drinks. Whenever possible he drinks so he doesn't have to think his way through his pityable existence. His only respites are leading his donkey for an illicit booty call with a neighbor's mare, and a semi-annual trip to a town with the most luxurious whorehouse he can find. He barely makes enough money to keep himself and his donkey fed, and sometimes has to choose between eating and staying drunk, and he would certainly choose the latter.
Now you can't miss the fact that somewhere in here is an epic science fiction story, and you can guess that Udo is going to find himself, wise as he is to the ways of his feudal world, facing some mind-bending and life altering technology. You can tell because he is telling the story himself in the past tense. And every once in a great while, there is a third person voice making corrections and amplifications as if he has a chip in his head. Be that as it may, you get embedded deeply in Udo's head and Udo's world intimately. If you know Gayou, you know he knows how to write about how people scrap together bits and pieces of a life amongst deprivation and chaos. In that regard, this first volume is somewhat reminiscent of Gene Wolfe's Books of the New Sun or of Iain Banks' Matter. It's not quite up to Wolfe, but nobody is. If you liked his Wizard Knight, then you'll like this too.
Nevertheless, you're going to have to be much more patient for the deus ex machina because this story stays put on one planet. It's a full adventure, believe me, but you're going to be immersed in Udo's dirty world a long time - but not so long that you don't get to enjoy something remarkable happen to Udo that changes his fortunes. It's just that thing (and it's a big thing) dramatic as it is, remains mysterious all the way to the end of the book. So yes this is a big, big long epic.
As usual, RC Bray's reading is perfectly cast for the persona of Udo, and of course I cannot wait until the next installment.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 21, 2020
A Step Apart
Worldship was not what I was expecting. That the parenthetical says it's Book 1, I expect there will be more tales that will open our eyes to this unexpected realm.
Udo's story, in the beginning, gives us the impression that this is some medieval Germanic or Nordic tale, but there are hints that take a while to register. For Udo, this is a medieval tale because Erde is all he knows; however, as his world view broadens, we are introduced to even more about the true nature of Erde and its inhabitants.
Udo is just about the lowest caste in his society. He is shunned by everyone, except the prostitutes who are willing to take his money and the tavern keepers who are willing to provide drink for money as long as Udo stays out of sight of more favored company. His world begins to change when, through circumstance purposely vague, he meets the goddess, Ing.
Ing (aka Irpitia) gives him diamonds on the backs of his hands, she calls him her son, and tasks him with the care of another son whom Udo names Reise. Where Udo describes himself as short, Reise is described as a giant. Where Udo is calloused, physically and mentally, Reise is an innocent. Through Reise, Udo's life and fortunes begin to improve. We see that the vision of himself that he allows us to see is not really the man he is.
As Udo's story opens up, our understanding of what Erde and it's "gods" really is expands as well. His relationship with Reise (and before that, his donkey, Ambrosius) tells us Udo's true nature.
The ending is a cliffhanger that makes us want to know more about Erde and all its inhabitants--to unravel more of the mystery that begins with Udo the Digger.
Worldship was not what I was expecting. That the parenthetical says it's Book 1, I expect there will be more tales that will open our eyes to this unexpected realm.
Udo's story, in the beginning, gives us the impression that this is some medieval Germanic or Nordic tale, but there are hints that take a while to register. For Udo, this is a medieval tale because Erde is all he knows; however, as his world view broadens, we are introduced to even more about the true nature of Erde and its inhabitants.
Udo is just about the lowest caste in his society. He is shunned by everyone, except the prostitutes who are willing to take his money and the tavern keepers who are willing to provide drink for money as long as Udo stays out of sight of more favored company. His world begins to change when, through circumstance purposely vague, he meets the goddess, Ing.
Ing (aka Irpitia) gives him diamonds on the backs of his hands, she calls him her son, and tasks him with the care of another son whom Udo names Reise. Where Udo describes himself as short, Reise is described as a giant. Where Udo is calloused, physically and mentally, Reise is an innocent. Through Reise, Udo's life and fortunes begin to improve. We see that the vision of himself that he allows us to see is not really the man he is.
As Udo's story opens up, our understanding of what Erde and it's "gods" really is expands as well. His relationship with Reise (and before that, his donkey, Ambrosius) tells us Udo's true nature.
The ending is a cliffhanger that makes us want to know more about Erde and all its inhabitants--to unravel more of the mystery that begins with Udo the Digger.
May 17, 2020
What a story. The world building was excellent. The world of Erde is fascinating and I would love to read stories in that world alone, with what else the story brings. But I want that just as much. Udo is a great character, a great way to see the world.
Can't wait for the next book.
Can't wait for the next book.
July 2, 2020
Really, Gayou?
If you aren't familiar with Gayou's titles, I cannot recommend them enough. This one included.
But seriously?! Joshua, can I call you Joshua, I feel like that's impolite but I've invested quite a few emotions into your stories over the years and I feel like it's only fair. But Joshua, your cliffhanger game is immaculate. And I hate you for it.
On to the book; rich story telling, complex characters, the typical works you'd expect to find in Gayou's stories. Also available with the option to listen to R. C. Bray. Perfection!
Caveat, the story features dark elements. Grimdark is practically a hallmark of Gayou, and if it doesn't start there, it will get there. There's also a lot of narrative that may seem pointless now, but will come into play again in later installments, our at least it has in the past so don't criticize on that until the series has ended.
Enjoy the read/listen!
If you aren't familiar with Gayou's titles, I cannot recommend them enough. This one included.
But seriously?! Joshua, can I call you Joshua, I feel like that's impolite but I've invested quite a few emotions into your stories over the years and I feel like it's only fair. But Joshua, your cliffhanger game is immaculate. And I hate you for it.
On to the book; rich story telling, complex characters, the typical works you'd expect to find in Gayou's stories. Also available with the option to listen to R. C. Bray. Perfection!
Caveat, the story features dark elements. Grimdark is practically a hallmark of Gayou, and if it doesn't start there, it will get there. There's also a lot of narrative that may seem pointless now, but will come into play again in later installments, our at least it has in the past so don't criticize on that until the series has ended.
Enjoy the read/listen!
June 26, 2020
I stuck with this because I enjoyed Commune 3 & 4 so very much and also because I have never quit a book narrated by RC Bray, but even so, I came close a couple of times.
I am wondering if this was written before Commune, which was by far the weakest of the Commune series and I felt we were actually watching Joshua Gayou grow as a writer during the following 3 books.
As the start of a presumed series, this was too meandering and occasionally confusing (not a fan of all the Gods stuff) and did not give enough glimpses of the "worldship" to keep me engaged and to want to read the next book and the end was a big letdown.
I am wondering if this was written before Commune, which was by far the weakest of the Commune series and I felt we were actually watching Joshua Gayou grow as a writer during the following 3 books.
As the start of a presumed series, this was too meandering and occasionally confusing (not a fan of all the Gods stuff) and did not give enough glimpses of the "worldship" to keep me engaged and to want to read the next book and the end was a big letdown.
June 30, 2020
Great world building and character development. The subtle hints to the world of Erde and it’s true nature are well woven into the story. Looking forward to more from this series.
June 12, 2020
Another great book by Joshua Gayou! I love the world and character building in this book. The story does feel like a bit of a long prologue, which isn't a problem since it is so well written. There are several parts in the book that will make you laugh out loud, at least I did anyway! Sometimes I wonder if authors put things in the book just to hear R.C. Bray say it. lol Bray is one of the absolute best narrators and does an outstanding job with this narration. I almost don't want to call him a narrator, more of a voice actor. Anyone can read and narrate a book. Bray is on a whole other level! The end of this book leaves me with many questions and definitely has me wanting more of this series! Looking forward to book 2!
June 7, 2020
Very amusing tale that falls a bit short. The author doesn’t even try to make this a stand alone novel. It has no ending and the narrator says this is because he’s a poor story teller. It’s baffling to me how a book can lack both a climax and a denouement and somehow the author is good with it. Well, at least the book had me laughing out loud several times. It was thoroughly enjoyable for that alone, I guess.
June 2, 2020
Its a rough, dark story. But its also interesting and never felt like the writer was cheaply manufacturing sadness porn. It feels like a real story. One that kept me interest for almost the entire time.
January 1, 2022
4.5
I'm often unsure how to rate audiobooks narrated by RC Bray because he makes almost any novel a joy to listen to, but in this case I'm pretty sure the book itself is worth of the top-of-the-heap rating I've given. The characters, the emotions, the dialogue, the humor, the word-play, etc. all shine through very clearly.
I'm about to dig into the next book in the series, but it's narrated by Michael Kramer, who, while being a great narrator in his own right, isn't nearly on the same level as Bray. I guess I'll get a better feel for Gayou's style with a second voice delivering the next chapter of the story, but it's a huge let-down because Bray was PERFECT for Udo. I guess Hank Azaria MIGHT be able to pull him off as well, but Kramer was an uninspired choice.
Note to publishers: Even if you take over a series in the middle of it's publishing life, for the love of God, PLEASE do your damndest to continue with the same narrator for its audiobooks. It's quite jarring to switch from the heartfelt, genuine emotion of Bray to the "NPR - host" dispassion of Kramer.
To be honest, though, Udo The Digger is a quirky, bittersweet joy of a tome without many of the cliches "genre" books are often riddled with. It is one of the most enjoyable books I read in 2021, and 2021 NEEDED some books like this in order for me to get through it sane.
I'm often unsure how to rate audiobooks narrated by RC Bray because he makes almost any novel a joy to listen to, but in this case I'm pretty sure the book itself is worth of the top-of-the-heap rating I've given. The characters, the emotions, the dialogue, the humor, the word-play, etc. all shine through very clearly.
I'm about to dig into the next book in the series, but it's narrated by Michael Kramer, who, while being a great narrator in his own right, isn't nearly on the same level as Bray. I guess I'll get a better feel for Gayou's style with a second voice delivering the next chapter of the story, but it's a huge let-down because Bray was PERFECT for Udo. I guess Hank Azaria MIGHT be able to pull him off as well, but Kramer was an uninspired choice.
Note to publishers: Even if you take over a series in the middle of it's publishing life, for the love of God, PLEASE do your damndest to continue with the same narrator for its audiobooks. It's quite jarring to switch from the heartfelt, genuine emotion of Bray to the "NPR - host" dispassion of Kramer.
To be honest, though, Udo The Digger is a quirky, bittersweet joy of a tome without many of the cliches "genre" books are often riddled with. It is one of the most enjoyable books I read in 2021, and 2021 NEEDED some books like this in order for me to get through it sane.
August 15, 2020
A slow burn of a book that is written with a distinctive voice and sets up many questions… without answering basically any of them.
Udo the digger takes place in a giant, cylindrical spaceship without any of the inhabitants seemingly knowing anything was out of the ordinary. When you look up, you simply see the other side of the spaceship and the sun is an unmoving light in the middle. Udo, an extremely poor peasant, is trusted by a “god” to look after her “son” and attempts to navigate this as the medieval countryside gears up for war. What I liked about this book was how many interesting things it set up: who/what are the gods? What is the purpose of the god child? When will we leave this spaceship for another? The disappointing point is that this book answers NONE of them and really only gets interesting in the last few chapters. The book has the feel of being the first 3-5 chapters of another story, but stretches it for a whole book. Udo, the narrator, has a very distinct voice that both carries the narrative, but also often grated on me as I can only hear about how destitute/drunk/traumatized Udo is so many times.
I am intrigued enough to maybe read the next book when it’s available, but I would have trouble recommending solely this book.
Udo the digger takes place in a giant, cylindrical spaceship without any of the inhabitants seemingly knowing anything was out of the ordinary. When you look up, you simply see the other side of the spaceship and the sun is an unmoving light in the middle. Udo, an extremely poor peasant, is trusted by a “god” to look after her “son” and attempts to navigate this as the medieval countryside gears up for war. What I liked about this book was how many interesting things it set up: who/what are the gods? What is the purpose of the god child? When will we leave this spaceship for another? The disappointing point is that this book answers NONE of them and really only gets interesting in the last few chapters. The book has the feel of being the first 3-5 chapters of another story, but stretches it for a whole book. Udo, the narrator, has a very distinct voice that both carries the narrative, but also often grated on me as I can only hear about how destitute/drunk/traumatized Udo is so many times.
I am intrigued enough to maybe read the next book when it’s available, but I would have trouble recommending solely this book.
August 17, 2022
The phrase "Fuck me with a limber dick" is one of the many creative curses my grandfather has coined. I probably was about 10 years old when I heard this artful swear.Where "Fuck me running" might have done for the tamer tongued, with my grandfather it'd be "Fuck me sideways, to sundown on a sunday." While none of these phrases are in his Udo the Digger, they may have as well been.
Gayou's crash fantasy? Sci-fi? Worldship novel never seems to really find much plot beyond the strings of swearing bouts that Udo unleashes to his predicaments. It's modestly entertaining, especially in the audiobook version where RC Bray's silver tongue delivers them rapid fire. It's amusing but there's an impish teenage crassness behind it. There's a plot.... kinda.... sort of... and thats' the problem. There's meandering that takes a long time to arrive at what feels like actual plot movement only to end abruptly. Had perhaps the first portion functioned as world-building, at least late in the book there'd be pay off.
This is solidly a 2.5 star book, Two feels too low and three feels too high. I don't know if I'll bother with the sequels.
Gayou's crash fantasy? Sci-fi? Worldship novel never seems to really find much plot beyond the strings of swearing bouts that Udo unleashes to his predicaments. It's modestly entertaining, especially in the audiobook version where RC Bray's silver tongue delivers them rapid fire. It's amusing but there's an impish teenage crassness behind it. There's a plot.... kinda.... sort of... and thats' the problem. There's meandering that takes a long time to arrive at what feels like actual plot movement only to end abruptly. Had perhaps the first portion functioned as world-building, at least late in the book there'd be pay off.
This is solidly a 2.5 star book, Two feels too low and three feels too high. I don't know if I'll bother with the sequels.
June 15, 2020
I really dug this story!
I have been a fan of Josh's writing ever since I stumbled across his Commune series. R.C. Bray brought me to him but Josh's writing ability kept me hooked. This story was no different and definitely had me intrigued the entire time.
Udo was a very enjoyable character although I will say I was really drawn to his pet, Ambrosius. I related to Udo in a number of scenes throughout the book, maybe not to the level of his experiences but definitely a bit, and watching his outcome change later in the book was awesome. I will say that the "log insertions" kinda confused me at first but then I started to come to certain ideas about the story later on.
I can't wait to see what happens next after the ending of this book. It really paints an entirely different picture for you on Udo's future when you hear the last few chapters, to include the epilogue.
Bray, well, is Bray. He is an awesome narrator and is how I stumbled upon Josh.
This is a fantastic story that I can't wait to continue.
I have been a fan of Josh's writing ever since I stumbled across his Commune series. R.C. Bray brought me to him but Josh's writing ability kept me hooked. This story was no different and definitely had me intrigued the entire time.
Udo was a very enjoyable character although I will say I was really drawn to his pet, Ambrosius. I related to Udo in a number of scenes throughout the book, maybe not to the level of his experiences but definitely a bit, and watching his outcome change later in the book was awesome. I will say that the "log insertions" kinda confused me at first but then I started to come to certain ideas about the story later on.
I can't wait to see what happens next after the ending of this book. It really paints an entirely different picture for you on Udo's future when you hear the last few chapters, to include the epilogue.
Bray, well, is Bray. He is an awesome narrator and is how I stumbled upon Josh.
This is a fantastic story that I can't wait to continue.
July 14, 2020
This book is not good. The writing is barely functional and mostly tired and ugly. There is no charm and even less plot. The first 3 hours are given over to developing a very bland cliched one dimensional character. You'd assume a book should have a plot but there is absolutely no plot and zero tension. The plot and science fiction elements are always promised right up until the end and then it ends with the promise of great plot and tension to come in the next book. The entire book is set in a middle ages themed world with at most a handful of very brief references to science fiction. There are not only no new ideas in this book there are no ideas at all.
September 18, 2021
DNF 33%
I really wanted to like this book. I'm a fan of his commune series and the writing style here is beautiful. Rich and realistic characters. A setting that stimulates all of the reader's senses. And language to die for. No plot though.
A plot may have appeared later on, but I'd invested sufficient time to find one if the author cared to provide. Maybe it's just me. I need a plot. I need the protagonist to be fighting against something, striving toward something... hell I'd be satisfied if there was any sign of ambition in Udo the Digger. But there's nothing. He's doing a hell of a job existing though.
I really wanted to like this book. I'm a fan of his commune series and the writing style here is beautiful. Rich and realistic characters. A setting that stimulates all of the reader's senses. And language to die for. No plot though.
A plot may have appeared later on, but I'd invested sufficient time to find one if the author cared to provide. Maybe it's just me. I need a plot. I need the protagonist to be fighting against something, striving toward something... hell I'd be satisfied if there was any sign of ambition in Udo the Digger. But there's nothing. He's doing a hell of a job existing though.
November 5, 2022
well for goodness sakes!
There were times I hated this book while reading, several passages of vile and disgusting behaviors that didn't really need to be elaborated on in so detailed a fashion. However, there is a slowly revealed and interesting story here that builds as you move through the book that is very compelling.
While reading this book, one starts to wonder if the author has experienced extreme intestinal discomfort at some point in his life. He describes it in such detail that one truly believes that he has. Or does.
There were times I hated this book while reading, several passages of vile and disgusting behaviors that didn't really need to be elaborated on in so detailed a fashion. However, there is a slowly revealed and interesting story here that builds as you move through the book that is very compelling.
While reading this book, one starts to wonder if the author has experienced extreme intestinal discomfort at some point in his life. He describes it in such detail that one truly believes that he has. Or does.
August 12, 2020
I hear a lot of folks saying that they're turned off by this book as it can be fairly vulgar. True, it's vulgar if you're sensitive to that sort of thing but it is also just the nature of Udo, who is a digger. Diggers are stigmatized and brutish people because they do taboo but necessary work digging into the skin of the worldship for resources. It's right there in the title so no spoilers but if you like books like Gene Wolfe's "Book of the Long Sun" you're likely going to like this one.
December 4, 2020
While I absolutely loved All Gifts Bestowed, this one was way outside of my range. I kept waiting for something to really happen. It seemed like the story wasn't going anywhere fast. A lot of other people appear to throughly enjoy the world building, but for me I need more than minor character development and world building.
July 20, 2020
Worth your time!
I REALLY enjoyed this book! Im currently self quarantined in Florida. This book actually made forget about COVID-19 for hours! Hoping there’s another book in this series soon.
I REALLY enjoyed this book! Im currently self quarantined in Florida. This book actually made forget about COVID-19 for hours! Hoping there’s another book in this series soon.
October 26, 2020
Honestly I loved it. It made me laugh, it kept me hooked and I totally fell for the characters. The dynamics between the 3 men is great and where the story goes is something im looking forward to.
I so miss the donkey though and v grim way to go....
I so miss the donkey though and v grim way to go....
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2020
Couldn’t finish the book. First time in a long time for me. Not sure why, COVID, mental overload, no idea. I tried several times and just could not pick it back up. Closing now, as I will not be attempting it again.
August 23, 2024
Reasonably good read, though there is a bare mention of the "Worldship," though inhabitants of this world seem aware of it. As usual, RC Bray is a fabulous narrator and lifts this tale to another level.
June 15, 2020
Even R.C. Bray did not help - too weird for me
June 20, 2020
I will continue reading this series
June 23, 2020
Great story. Love the way it was told.
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September 1, 2020great story, sometimes a bit slow, but very detailed.
September 8, 2020
A bit of a detour from my usual fare, but it had Worldship in the title. I struggled to like it, but I didn't hate it. The jury is still out and I await Worldship #2 for more Udo.
September 8, 2020
struggled to get through this one, really though this was leading to somewhere big......
September 9, 2020
I was expecting a more sifi but this book was great!
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