Book Review

**theresa** · 2nd June 2003, 06:51

Well I just finished the second book of the Greatwinter series by Sean McMullen. I have to wait till July for the third and last book to come out in paperback. The first book was Souls In The Great Machine, the second The Miocene Arrow I finished last night. Apparently these books were released a few years ago by different names in Australia where the author is from. This is an excellent series. They take place 1600 years in the future on a very different planet Earth where the population is rediscovering technology. This story is about one revolutionary librarian who sees that mankind has very little time to get their act together, to gain the knowledge they will need to stop or prepare for a devastating ice age that the humans of our time had started in action. These were books I couldn’t put down. Shame on you Aussies for not sharing these books with us sooner.

Lazarus · 2nd June 2003, 08:26

Sounds interesting. thanks for sharing Theresa.

**ohms18k** · 2nd June 2003, 09:31

I have to agree with Theresa on this book (or esle). No <jk>, it was a very good read and made me laugh out loud. If you are into sci-fi I recommend this book.

Billy_Bat · 2nd June 2003, 20:27

good to hear, thanks!
I am re-reading what I can find of my Phillip K. Dick books, and need something new.

Daniel, Laura, and Nora · 2nd June 2003, 20:52

Cool. I'll get 'em.

Lazarus · 3rd June 2003, 05:17

Theresa, if you liked those, you may also like the "Shannara" series by Terry Brooks, that is also set in the distant future after a calamity had destroyed civilization, but it is more of a fantasy story involving magic & elves, dwarves etc.

**theresa** · 3rd June 2003, 17:02

Thanks Lazzie, I usually don't read fantasy anymore, except I am currently reading the Chronicles of Narnia to my youngest daughter every night. She is really enjoying it so I will be reading The Hobbit to her next. After that maybe Lord Of The Rings. She has seen the movies but it's just not the same as reading it.

Lazarus · 6th June 2003, 15:09

I agree, reading The Lord of the Rings is better than watching it. If you find yourself getting back into fantasy, you might like to try The Belgariad series by David Eddings - I found that very enjoyable.

If you like humourous fantasy, there's always the Discworld books by Terry Pratchett & The Myth Inc stories by Bob Asprin.

2nd June 2003, 06:51	#1
theresa Genome Princess Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,079	Book Review Well I just finished the second book of the Greatwinter series by Sean McMullen. I have to wait till July for the third and last book to come out in paperback. The first book was Souls In The Great Machine, the second The Miocene Arrow I finished last night. Apparently these books were released a few years ago by different names in Australia where the author is from. This is an excellent series. They take place 1600 years in the future on a very different planet Earth where the population is rediscovering technology. This story is about one revolutionary librarian who sees that mankind has very little time to get their act together, to gain the knowledge they will need to stop or prepare for a devastating ice age that the humans of our time had started in action. These were books I couldn’t put down. Shame on you Aussies for not sharing these books with us sooner. __________________ Life is a bed of roses

2nd June 2003, 08:26	#2
Lazarus I must get a life Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: By my desk Posts: 6,185	Sounds interesting. thanks for sharing Theresa. __________________ "Life isn't like a box of chocolates ... it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today might burn your ass tomorrow. " If the early bird catches the worm, shouldn't the worm have stayed in bed? Nobody really cares if you’re miserable, so you might as well be happy!

2nd June 2003, 09:31	#3
ohms18k Love Fingers Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Over to the right a little Posts: 1,540	I have to agree with Theresa on this book (or esle). No <jk>, it was a very good read and made me laugh out loud. If you are into sci-fi I recommend this book. __________________

2nd June 2003, 20:52	#5
Daniel, Laura, and Nora Junior Master Genome Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New York City Posts: 1,670	Cool. I'll get 'em. __________________

3rd June 2003, 05:17	#6
Lazarus I must get a life Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: By my desk Posts: 6,185	Theresa, if you liked those, you may also like the "Shannara" series by Terry Brooks, that is also set in the distant future after a calamity had destroyed civilization, but it is more of a fantasy story involving magic & elves, dwarves etc. __________________ "Life isn't like a box of chocolates ... it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today might burn your ass tomorrow. " If the early bird catches the worm, shouldn't the worm have stayed in bed? Nobody really cares if you’re miserable, so you might as well be happy!

2nd June 2003, 20:27	#4
Billy_Bat Right Wing Nut Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 2,583	good to hear, thanks! I am re-reading what I can find of my Phillip K. Dick books, and need something new.

3rd June 2003, 17:02	#7
theresa Genome Princess Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,079	Thanks Lazzie, I usually don't read fantasy anymore, except I am currently reading the Chronicles of Narnia to my youngest daughter every night. She is really enjoying it so I will be reading The Hobbit to her next. After that maybe Lord Of The Rings. She has seen the movies but it's just not the same as reading it. __________________ Life is a bed of roses

6th June 2003, 15:09	#8
Lazarus I must get a life Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: By my desk Posts: 6,185	I agree, reading The Lord of the Rings is better than watching it. If you find yourself getting back into fantasy, you might like to try The Belgariad series by David Eddings - I found that very enjoyable. If you like humourous fantasy, there's always the Discworld books by Terry Pratchett & The Myth Inc stories by Bob Asprin. __________________ "Life isn't like a box of chocolates ... it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today might burn your ass tomorrow. " If the early bird catches the worm, shouldn't the worm have stayed in bed? Nobody really cares if you’re miserable, so you might as well be happy!

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