The Broken Land

The Broken Land
by Ian McDonald

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Author: Ian McDonald
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-09-01
ISBN: 0553370545
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Spectra
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ISBN13: 9780553370546
Condition: New
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Book Review: Woo-hoo, organicals and diaspora
Summary: 3 Stars

Personally, I find this to be one of Ian McDonald's better books. I've always been a fan of organic technology in sci-fi so I am always pleased to see a book that uses it. Unfortunately, his use of organicals tends to mirror typical sci-fi technology a little too closely. McDonald usually includes some sort of discussion of spirituality (thankfully not overdone). In this work, he does a great job of weaving this theme in amongst a tale of diaspora in a nation torn with religous conflict. While the setting's technology can get a little cheesy at times, the political backdrop makes for a truly interesting tale. Over all, the author's writing in this book is very good. I am a very critical grader, and so even though I enjoyed many parts of this book, the overall literary quality makes me tend to rate this one at a three (it would take an astonding masterpiece of literature that happened to appeal to me personally to get a five). I would most certainly recommend this book to any sci-fi fan.

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Summary of The Broken Land

In the distant future, the peace between two rival religions in a tranquil, self-sufficient city is shattered by revelations that rebel soldiers are hiding in the confines of the city. By the author of Desolation Road.

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