A Confusion of Princes in Aussie Readers

Nov 29, 2014 Josh rated it really liked it

Shelves: own, sci-fi, read_2014

In A CONFUSION OF PRINCES the reader is taken to a strange far future time where Earth is (presumably) one of many planets in a broad spanning galaxy which boasts a ridiculously high number of princes - though a single Emperor. Protagonist, Khemri is one of these princes; his sole aim to become Emperor and have complete rule over the 'mind' and galaxy.

This was an addictive read with a number of really engaging concepts embedded in a journey of self discovery and personal growth. There's action, ...more

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Mar 07, 2013 Charmaine Clancy rated it really liked it

Shelves: aussie

The last two thirds of this book are worth five stars. Sci-fi fan boys will love this book. I got a little confused with all the tech talk, in fact in one scene the protagonist defeats a pirate spacecraft and I missed 'how' he did it. After the technical description I was clueless as to wether it was shot down, blown up, disintegrated or turned into a couch. BUT, I think that's just me, I think boys will pick up the tech talk quickly and enjoy it.

Only loses one star (although I think my real rat ...more

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Oct 09, 2022 Catsalive rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2022, amw

An OK read. I never did get to like Khemri & all the tek irritated me, but I'm the wrong audience I suppose. A great scifi adventure for boys. There were some interesting moments & Master Assassin Haddad is intriguing. ...more

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May 29, 2012 Ceels rated it really liked it

There were so many things about this book I really enjoyed. Nix has done some interesting things with the world he created. I didn't quite buy the emotional progression of Khem/Khemri, but it didn't matter too much. ...more

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