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Senlin Ascends
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Ted Cross
Jun 10, 2017 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
This book represents what many of us indie authors wish would happen to us--some big name person would read our book and like it so much they would push it out to their masses of followers. And this book certainly deserves the hype and the fact that it's being picked up by a big publisher. It's a hero's journey tale but delightfully told and very well written. The closest story I can think of to come close in style to this one is the series The Dungeon, edited by Philip Jose Farmer, though this ...more
Ivy
Jun 13, 2019 rated it really liked it
I had a hard time getting into this book, although I think that had more to do with my state of mind and the slow pace of the narration on the audiobook version. However, once the story hit the halfway mark, it had me hooked.

I haven’t read a ton of steampunk, so I found the descriptions of the world of this mythical Tower of Babel especially fascinating. I was wondering if there were going to be references to Biblical events but none were to be had, only occasional references to Ur. Instead of d
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Scott
Jul 11, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: steampunk, fantasy
What an unexpected surprise. Really enjoyed this book. Initially I was indifferent to the main character but he really grew on me as he evolved and adapted to the harrowing encounters and treachery of the tower. Highly recommended.
Carlex
Dec 22, 2016 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Alex Moore
Aug 28, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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