The Last Hot Time

Rating:
Summary: Obscure, but compelling
Review: This book was not long or densely written, but it nearly wore me out reading it. Ford drops you into the story with no exposition and little explanation, so the reader has to pick it up as she goes along. And there's a lot to pick up--the elves are nearly incomprehensible, the humans all have hidden agendas, and the protagonist is an innocent abroad. I still don't think I caught everything, and there were times when I said to myself, "What the hell...?", but it was a fascinating and compelling read nevertheless. In fact, I'd like to read it again to pick up on the nuances I missed the first time, and there are very few books that prompt that reaction in me.