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I was very eager to read this novel, as I completed a Masters and some doctoral work in Old Norse mythology. The first few chapters seemed to confirm my decision, dealing as they did with the fallout from Ragnarok and the ensuing chaos. The scene then shifts to a far future, and the story rapidly deteriorates. Elizabeth Bear is a strong writer, ccertainly, but her vivid prose isn't enough to carry the flagging story. As a result, I didn't even finish the book.
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I don't know where I found this book to put on my holds list, but I really liked it. This book is an impressive fantasy about the ending and rebuilding of worlds, and the sadness/isolation associated with immortality.
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A bit strange - but it did keep my attention.
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Nov 16, 2009
Gaijinmama
marked it as to-read
