2010-09 JULIAN COMSTOCK: initial impressions and roll call *no spoilers*

[Stefan, Group Founder + Moderator (Retired)]

Please let us know if you're planning to read/still reading/have read Julian Comstock: A Story of 22nd-Century America by Robert Charles Wilson, and any first impressions.

No spoilers in this topic please!

[Ken]

I have read it. Will adress my comments in the other Thread.

[Marty]

I will read it. But I won't start until I finish one of the other books I am reading....

[Sandra]

Will be starting soon.

[Nick]

I am definitely planning on reading this. Unfortunately, my lent copy of "Anathem" is due back to its lender by the end of Sept., so I'll be reading it first. (Getting my months backwards here.)

Is "Julian Comstock" considered "steampunk"? I am not sure I've read much that has been shelved in that nebulous category, save last February's "Darwinia" --

[Sandra]

Nick, I'm not an expert on 'steampunk' but isn't it supposed to take place in the era of steam engines? Since Julian Comstock takes place in the future, I wouldn't think so. But lord knows, I'm not an expert on the subject.

[Ken]

Sandra, in the book Oil is scarce so they have fallen back on Steam tech

[Sandra]

Ken wrote: "Sandra, in the book Oil is scarce so they have fallen back on Steam tech"

LOL, well I knew I should keep my mouth shut (or my fingers still).

[Sandra]

I've just started it and am finding it delightful. Also, can easily see why it might be classified as steampunk.

[Marty]

I've started it and it is enjoyable so far. I don't think I'll finish by the end of the month however.