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I read this book because I saw it on a couple of lists of the "best Steampunk novels". It does have most of the prerequisites of good Steampunk fiction--lots of gadgets and gismos, dirigibles, weird character names and lots of atmosphere. On the other hand, the novel misses in a few places. The plot centers on a mother's efforts to retrieve her son who has ventured into a Civil War era Seattle which has been walled off because of a deadly gas that has engulfed the city. Some of the time the boy sounds like Huck Finn and some of the time he sounds like Harry Potter. The action sequences often go on far too long and being endlessly chased by zombies is only so interesting.

The book does have great atmosphere and an excellent plot twist at the end. The gadgets fit in well without seeming out of place and the alternative take on the Civil War is interesting. All in all, I found the book to be a mixed bag of a Steampunk novel.


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Boneshaker Cherie Priest 9780765318411 Books Reviews

Hard-working, working class mother with a past in a dystopian steampunk northwest rides to the rescue as her young son by a hated scientist goes to find out what lurks inside the zombie-gas zone. The Mary-Sue mother character is a feminist Dickensian cliche. The witless, rebellious son doesn't display any reason for his mother's dedication. I gave up in the beginning of act 2, seeing where this predictable melodrama was headed.

I would have rather read the prequel.
I had high hopes for this book since it had been well-reviewed by prominent writers and "superfans" who I like, but on the whole I found the writing amateurish and meandering.

The main villain turns out to be a lot less threatening that he's been built up to be, and the writing style is very aggravating.

After the first 50 pages, where any time a character is introduced we are given a tremendously laborious infodump on every detail of their appearance, I thought things would get better, but the author's tendency to over-describe and under-characterize left the experience tedious and difficult to manage. Meanwhile, the "zombie" threat lost most of its potency toward the middle of the book and my main reason for continuing was interest in the mystery built up around the main villain. If not for this mystery, I would have put the book down and I wish I had. Partway through, it becomes clear that the original MacGuffin that drew the main characters into the zombified part of town is a total joke and in fact one character knew the answer all along, and could've just told her son about it rather than allowing him to continue risking his life to solve a total non-mystery. For someone who supposedly cares so much about her son, this seems very proud and out of character.

There are a lot of features of the world that don't make tons of sense, either, but I don't really want to belabor each and every one. Suffice it to say that my suspension of disbelief was difficult to maintain.

Added to the fact that most of the supporting characters are stock cutout types with few surprising tricks up their sleeves, I look at this book on my shelf and frequently wonder if there's some good reason I finished it. There just isn't.
A fun introduction into niche genre of steampunk. Well written with a immersive world and a diverse spectrum of characters.
The story feels tried and true, but not cliche. It could easily be tweaked into a western or noir setting and still feel well placed. The world is interesting for the most part. Having no prior experience with the Steampunk setting, this reader did not feel put off by the fantastical difference between this world and our own.
The cast of characters is diverse. Not just ethnicity but temperament of the world's inhabitants make the story feel colorful and engaging. Every main character, and most supporting characters, feels unique onto itself, and fully part of the world Priest has created.
An enjoyable read and looking forward to continuing the series.
What can I say about Boneshaker! The only bad comment is The story ended. Will next have to get the next book in the Clockwork Century. It is labeled as SteamPunk, but there are multiple genres weaved into the story. The intertwining of characters and love that would make a person give their own life to protect family. The surprises and imagination draws readers into the story. It is no wonder there have be awards for the book. If no continuation, will find other stories of her’s to enjoy. In short, a great read, thank you.
I absolutely loved this story. And I'm an old dude. I picked it up to satiate my new appetite for all things steampunk. Those who complain about silly details need to chill out and just appreciate the overall storytelling. Who freakin cares how long it actually takes for beans to cook?!? I'll definitely check out the author's other works.
I read this book because I saw it on a couple of lists of the "best Steampunk novels". It does have most of the prerequisites of good Steampunk fiction--lots of gadgets and gismos, dirigibles, weird character names and lots of atmosphere. On the other hand, the novel misses in a few places. The plot centers on a mother's efforts to retrieve her son who has ventured into a Civil War era Seattle which has been walled off because of a deadly gas that has engulfed the city. Some of the time the boy sounds like Huck Finn and some of the time he sounds like Harry Potter. The action sequences often go on far too long and being endlessly chased by zombies is only so interesting.

The book does have great atmosphere and an excellent plot twist at the end. The gadgets fit in well without seeming out of place and the alternative take on the Civil War is interesting. All in all, I found the book to be a mixed bag of a Steampunk novel.