Added by: ninasimeo | Karma: 4370.39 | Fiction literature | 4 April 2010
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Temeraire 5- Victory of Eagles
With all the attention that has been lavished upon this series in its brief existence, it's gratifying to see that it hasn't caused Naomi Novik to lose focus. To go from one's debut to stardom in such a short time could throw anyone off balance, affecting the work for good or ill. But not Novik. Her 5th Temeraire adventure is no less invigorating and filled with spectacle than her first 4.
Added by: ninasimeo | Karma: 4370.39 | Fiction literature | 2 April 2010
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Temeraire 4- Empire of IvoryIt’s nice to think that there's an alternate universe in which millions of readers pack bookstores across the globe in giddy anticipation of the midnight release of the new Naomi Novik novel. Four novels in, and Novik has proven herself nothing less than a master of the form. She does literally everything right here, including mastering the art of economy-sized epic storytelling. Empire of Ivory displays more narrative range and depth of character, more surprises and more pure action-adventure excitement than most fantasy novels achieve in over twice the length.
Added by: ninasimeo | Karma: 4370.39 | Fiction literature | 2 April 2010
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Temeraire 3- Black Powder WarThree for three. Naomi Novik's Temeraire trilogy concludes in the same dazzling fashion in which it began. While Black Powder War may be less even in tone than the previous volumes, it's no less satisfying for all that. Indeed, what impresses all throughout this trilogy is the effort Novik has put into making each book's story sufficiently different so that each stands on its own, while telling one consistent metastory when taken together. That and her dedication to storytelling craft earn Novik fantasy's crown for 2006.
