Forsake the Sky

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Summary: An early work for completists only.
Review: I've loved (or at least liked) all the other Powers books I've read, which is to say all but a few early ones. I finally found this in a used bookstore for $1, which is more than the story is worth. I honestly don't know how it got published it is so bad. It's not worth paying a lot for to complete your collection. Just keep an eye out if you have to have it.

Rating:
Summary: Lame, but tolerable
Review: This is a bad book by a great author. Do yourself a favor by reading other Powers books first. Then skip this one altogether.

Rating:
Summary: a bad book by a great author
Review: This is a bad book by a great author. Do yourself a favor by reading other Powers books first. Then skip this one altogether.

Rating:
Summary: Lame, but tolerable
Review: This is not Powers' best book. Quite the opposite, really. But it IS a fair, light read. I can't honestly recommend it to anyone but a hard-core Powers fan; his writing style does shine through at some points. If you see it used, pick it up, but do not base an opinion of Powers' writing on this book alone.

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Summary: Tim Powers early & very unpolished work.
Review: This was the first sale by Mr. Powers & it shows. It is generic space fantasy with just a few hints of why his fans love his writing now. Established fans may find it an interesting contrast to his current style and skill