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 Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:59 pm
by Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series. http://scottwesterfeld.com/blog/?page_id=1125October 6th, 2009~! From the blog page: Prince Aleksander, would-be heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battletorn war machine and a loyal crew of men.
Deryn Sharp is a commoner, disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She’s a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered.
With World War I brewing, Alek and Deryn’s paths cross in the most unexpected way…taking them on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure that will change both their lives forever.Very interesting. You can read chapter one on the page. There's some excellent art on the page, along with wallpapers. It'll be a series.
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:18 am
Looks nifty, I'll have to read the chapter! (: I really like the artwork!
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:26 pm
I'm almost done with the book. I've gotta say I really love it. It feels like the history nerd in me and the steampunk had a baby and it was this book. I highly recommend it(though I've gotta say I'd be a Darwinist, not a Clanker).
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:49 pm
Saw the book at Barnes and Noble, I must say it sounded intriguing.
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Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:31 pm
I read this book after I heard about it on BrassGoggles.co.uk and I instantly fell in love with it! The Steampunk parts of my mind were so intrigued by al the Sgteamounkery, the Enginerr part was amazed by all the advanced technology, and the rest of me, which consists of an Amature Historian/ Strategist couldn't stop comparing this with "The War to End All Wars" and how far ahead the tech was!
Staying true to my German Liniage I'd be a Clanker! Ah, nothing like the smell of Carosine in the predawn hours during Walker piloting lessons, and nothing beats the feel of flying an Aero Plane from its dok on a Zeppelin! And theres no feeling like the one you get when firing the 7.73 Cal. Machine gun and watching the Darwinist Hydrgen Breathers burn, as I fly away in my red painted Aero Plane!
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:03 pm
 Everybody! Love! and Peace!
It sounds so cool! I'm listening to the free chapter of the audio book on the website.
I used to play with the ol' toy soldiers when I was wee, battling all manner of monstrous beasts. Aah, those were the days.
I'm really liking what I'm hearing at the moment! I shall have to get the book when I've finished my dissertation.
Booyaka!---------------● ● ●
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Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:51 pm
Hah, finished this today. I would have to say, this is now one of my favorite books. Me and my dad both read Scott Westerfield's other series, Uglies, and that also made me want to read this. Also, the illustration is beautiful.
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Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:40 pm
I read it in one day, and it was lovely! I must admit I found Deryn rather annoying at times, but the concept was fascinating! I think I would want to be a Clanker. WALKERRS!!!!
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:37 pm
I read it in one day too. I agree: Deryn was annoying, but I feel like she's one of those characters that will mature over time and become really badass. Probably become Captain of her own Darwinist vessel.
I would definitely be a Darwinist, even though I'm half-German. :]
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 2:10 pm
Ive seen an "advertising" video of it on youtube, I love it ^^ But I dont know the novel itself. Yay Austro-Hungarian (throne) biggrin (Im Hungarian) smile
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:51 pm
I finished it a while ago, yes; Deryn was definitely annoying, but like you guys said, she'll probably become more mature and badass. smile
I'd be a Clanker, although the whole fabricated creatures thing is really cool.
Edit: there WILL be a book two!!
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Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:09 pm
Truly a wonderful book. Recommended if you wanted all those boring World War I history classes to go to good use, or if you loved those World War I history classes and wondered what it would be like steamed.
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