Steampunk
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Book Reviews of Steampunk
Book Review: Just "OK"
Summary: 3 Stars
I had high expectations for the Steampunk anthology; I like Jeff Vandermeer's own writings and i like material from most of the authors included. But, maybe taken all together, most of the material seemed a bit tired and hackneyed. My favorite, by far, was Paul Paul Di Filippo's "Victoria" - a rather sweet take on both the Frankenstein trope as well as the good queen of the British Empire. Joe Lansdale references classic 19thC pulp sci-fi - but the story itself has little besides perversity to recommend it. Ian Macleod is one of my favorite authors - his Light Ages novels are terrific - but i'm glad i didn't start out reading the story included here, because i might well have slid him right off my reading map.Book Review: A fine gathering of 'steampunk' writings
Summary: 5 Stars
Neal Stephenson, Joe R. Lansdale, Mary Gentle, Paul di Filippo and other notables are featured in a fine gathering of 'steampunk' writings. The genre pairs Victorian images with modern technology - such as steam-driven robots and space-faring dirigibles. A satisfying blend of technology, Victorian plots and romance and compassion mark stories that hold many delightful scenes, and are hard to put down.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Book Review: Diverse but not exciting.
Summary: 3 Stars
I had high hopes for this collection, but I found it for the most part a rather bland and scholarly study of the genre. (Or disgusting, in the case of one story. You know which one I mean, if you've read it already.) It felt like I was in a class rather than enjoying short stories. There's just a couple in the book that I'd ever bother to read again.Book Review: Excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an excellent set of short stories with a steampunk, Victorian era theme to them. Some of the stories are from larger volumes of works like Lord Kevin's machines. All in all a wonderful read and some great background on the steampunk literary genre.Book Review: Dry read from hell
Summary: 2 Stars
Over all the book was okay, but mostly a dry read. If you want to read anything nostalgic that has the 'steampunk' genre just read Jules Verne. Can not go wrong there.