I enjoyed this book – it has been a while since I\u2019ve read this sort of genre: fantasy\/historical fiction. The author does a really good job of creating the setting, and building out the world that we are about to explore. It also includes a long distance train, which seems to me to be the perfect vehicle for intrigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While I enjoyed the parts featuring the Wastelands, I\u2019m sure some people may find it challenging to read without getting the gross-out shivers. If icky\/slimy\/moldy\/fungal stuff creeps you out then this book is definitely not for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This book sets up a mystery, but its goal is not to answer every question, and that makes the book better. There are other issues – the dangers of capitalism and exploitation, corruption, and maybe even some allusions to the benefits of immigration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One character that would seem to be critical to the story is oddly shunted aside – the Captain. She has an important role at the end, but that means ignoring what could be an interesting character for most of the story. And I did think that the way the story ended was just a bit too pat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But overall it was an interesting and unique book, crossing categories as well as continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next I am reading Untamed by Glennon Doyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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