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Summary: The end is finally nigh!
Review: For those of you who have been waiting since 1997 for the conclusion of this epic space opera, the end is finally nigh! THE NAKED GOD has been published.
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Summary: And the conclusion.....?
Review: Help ! I need the concluding volume.....NOW
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Summary: Scariest Book I ever read!
Review: I absoloutely loved 'The Reality Dysfunction', I had no idea that it was about the dead returning to life until it all clicked into place, and the shudder I felt never left me. The book was beautiful, there's never a moment when Hamilton relents and shunts in hope. You can feel the terror and panic.This second part of the series continues with it. I for one actually can't put it down once I start, I can feel the terror of those living fleeing the possessed, and then the desire and need of the possessed to keep on living! A beautiful book, with amazing characters and a superb developped society. Full marks!
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Summary: Brilliant. Read it!
Review: I can only reiterate what others have said, this is an exellent read and one of the best I have read this Decade, Honest! It can be difficult to keep up with the characters, but a glossary at the back of the books helps considerably. Read it and then join the queue eagerly awaiting the third (but hopefully not final) volume in the series.
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Summary: Brilliant but not quite as enthalling as the first
Review: I can't wait for the third in the series; but I hope he will go back more to the style of the Reality Dysfunction. The Neutronium Alchemist does not develop as many new ideas as did the first book.
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Summary: Has the typical problems of a 'middle' book.
Review: I enjoyed this book, but it fell a little shy in comparison with the first installment in this five book 'trilogy.' While still very good, the narrative dragged in places, failing to engage me as thoroughly as the first part. I find this a common problem for 'middle books' in trilogies, and it is understandable in a way - the set-up is done, the initial crises have happened, but the resolution isn't due yet. The immediate sense of dread that the first part created doesn't sustain as well here, especially when it becomes obvious that the bad things will continue to happen. Nonetheless, it is still a great book (in two parts), it offers much to ponder, moves the story along well, and leaves the reader ready for the conclusion.
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Summary: Violence too depressing
Review: I found the violence too depressing to continue reading the rest of the book. But I'm ordering some of his other books, hoping this isn't a thread in all of his fiction.
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Summary: Space Opera with a twist, a reality dysfunction twist
Review: I have the benefit, or the detriment, of reading this book without having access to the first two in the series. It was a benefit because I was right in the action and knew roughly what was going on from tidbits I picked up about the previous two books. So I was anxious to know what happened with Mzu and was curious about what the title meant. This book is complex, even with my experience at untangling plot lines, this was a broad and deep galaxy to read about. The number of viewpoints are astounding. Every person has their own little short story that connects and then diverges. It brings to mind that of a fractal image. The one weakness I must point out is that it jumps view points so quickly and numerously, that sometimes you will become annoyed that it isn't more continuous. If you get can get over that hump, then the rest of the story should suit you fine. The Neutronium Alchemist begins with Consolidation. The newly possessed argue among themselves about what they should do and how they should do it. While the Confederation strives to contain the "infection" and learn more about it. The two main protagonist and antagonist are the Confederation and Al Capone's "organization". Amidst this backdrop of conflict, there are numerous neutral and not so neutral characters and sub entities. The struggle for Valisk, the escape from Norfolk, and other viewpoints which seek to enlighten you about the every day life of the citizens of the Confederation. The next part culminates in the use of the Alchemist as you might have guessed.
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Summary: great story, [bad] paperback quality...
Review: I love this story, I am almost finished with this novel and am moving on to number two. However, this is my only gripe: The quality of the paperbacks a horrible. I made a HUGE effort to not so much as bend the spine on my book and the cover fell off half way through the book. If you buy these books, the cover WILL come off. It's as if they were manufactured with rubber cement. Don't expect a lot of resale value on these paperbacks.
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Summary: Don't start reading unless you have a free week to finish it
Review: I never bought such a thick volume as The Reality Dysfunction for fear of being bored before ending it. I bought this one solely as I was facing a long flight. The gripping story kept me up throughout the flight and after. I nearly screamed at the end as I didn't know that it was part 1 of a trilogy. Happily I found The Neutronium Alchemist and read that one as well. The urge is strong to skip pages to find out what happens next to Joshua "Lagrange" Calvert and other great characters but will all that's happening, not a single line can be missed. My only regret is in the wait for the final part. I hope Hamilton comes out with it soon.
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