Boneshaker by Cherie Priest
Just finished reading Boneshaker by Cherie Priest. Cherie is a local Seattle writer I’ve run into a couple of times in recent years. Everyone has spoken very highly of her.
Turned the last page on this book and held it against my chest with a contented sigh. I’ve been burned a time or two by books that ended up not being worth my time by the end. I’m happy to report, Cherie held my attention, and kept me entertained page after page after page. And isn’t that exactly the point. The time I spent in her world totally overwhelmed any conflicting priorities. Everything else disappeared as I followed this rollicking adventure story. Well done!
Reminds me I don’t read enough. Ever since I sold my novel, the amount of reading I’ve done for pleasure has measurable declined. That’s something I need to fix. Luckily, it hasn’t slowed the purchase of said books, so I have a wide variety to choose from. Not sure what’s next, but there are several juicy choices.
I loved Boneshaker from the moment I saw the cover. The blurbs were blurby, as expected, but the story lived up to the commentary.
The world building and setting are well done. I like when an author is not afraid to mix history around a bit, change things for their own needs, as long as it fits in general.
This is my first read of Cherie’s and she earned every second of my time I invested. I wish her much success with this book, and the myriad of other projects she seems to have on the fires.
Congratulations. Thanks for the ride. I just wish I knew if there was a sequel pending.
Please go buy this book. You won’t be sorry.
Comments
JoelJanuary/6th/2010 11:18 pm
Thanks for the recommendation. Bought a copy at Amazon…should be waiting for me on the kindle. You should have posted an affiliate link!
JohnJanuary/11th/2010 10:29 pm
Let me know how you like it. I’m still avoiding the e-reader technology. I strongly prefer holding a book in my hand. Someday, maybe.
ToddJanuary/7th/2010 8:50 am
I also just finished the book on the train to work this morning. I found the ending really satisfying, which isn’t something that I can say very often.
I’d actually disagree about the pacing – I thought the 2nd quarter dragged a tiny bit – but the writing and characterization was so good throughout that I was happy to keep reading for the pleasure of each sumptuous, apt description.
JohnJanuary/11th/2010 10:28 pm
Aye. It likely had something to do with the pace I read the book. I loved the way the technology was integral to the story, not just flashy add-ons.