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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Again an interesting book on one of H G Wells' books. More predictable than the first, as the same concept is reused, but nonetheless very enjoyable. ( ) Just fantastic. I'm so glad I reread The Map Time before going on to the second in the trilogy; I read it so fast the first time (I couldn't put it down and I couldn't slow down, either) that I missed a lot of wonderful detail. What could be better than a time travel novel (or is it?!) in which one of the main characters is H.G. Wells? and in which some of Wells's fantastical science fiction plotlines come to pass? I absolutely loved Palma's first book but held off reading the second for a few years because I was afraid that creating a series wouldn't work very well. For the most part, I was wrong. Once again, I enjoyed Palma's writing quirks - metafiction-y bits, imitation of 19th century speculative fiction and adventure stories, complicated storylines that seem divergent but connect eventually, messing with classic tales, authors, and historical details. The first section was superb, though while I enjoyed the parts that read like 19th century adventure stories, I disliked the ones more like a modern horror movie plot. The second section was also strong, but by the third I was starting to get tired of the horror movie-esque running from the Martians. Wasn't too thrilled with the end and felt a little dissatisfied, though not for any definable reasons. This was a good read, but not quite as excellent as I remember the first book. Appreciated some humorous not-so-subtle nods to the next book in the series. What makes an ideal person, a complete and soulful human being? According to this wonderfully imaginative tale, it may take more than one timeline of possibilities. Artful, suspenseful and engaging, Palma successfully imagines several scenarios in the era of H. G. Wells and the effect (poisonous and wondrous) of his literature. It is advisable to have read the classic novel "The War of the Worlds" to fully appreciate the depth of possibilities rendered in Palma's telling. Even if one hasn't read the first installment of the Victorian Trilogy, it is also encouraging that the books seem to successfully stand alone. no reviews | add a review
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HTML: Acclaimed Spanish author Félix J. Palma won a coveted spot on the New York Times best-seller list for his English-language debut The Map of Time, a daring blend of science fiction, fantasy, and classic Victorian literature starring none other than H.G. Wells, ''the Father of Science Fiction.'' In The Map of the Sky, Wells returns in a thrilling tale featuring time travel, mystery, love, and a sinister alien invasion. No library descriptions found.
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