[And what is it with author websites that don’t include any information about the author’s next book? The world is only half made. I think the revisionist Steampunk lit has really infused a classic genre with much needed freshness. Gilman crafts a superb synthesis of dystopian literature, dark fantasy, satire, western and some would argue steampunk, but I would argue that it uses some the witty anachronism of said genre without any of its clichés. OK, close 4.08. At face value, she's a psychologist interested in studying the minds of the mentally ill, which is interesting in itself. To the west lies a vast, uncharted world, inhabited only by the legends of the immortal and powerful Hill People, who live at one with the earth and its elements. What makes her all the more fascinating is her backstory - everything that lead up to her treating patients. Please try again. It's a wonderful fantastical stand-in for a Western, depicting a world at war caught between two inexorable factions: Gun and ORIGINAL REVIEW (AUGUST 2014) From such a promising beginning (Western! Eu descobri Felix Gilman e seu livro Half-Made World pelo blog The Crooked Timber[1]. And the servants of the Line are on the march. “Vivid and accurate prose, a gripping, imaginative story, a terrifically inventive setting, a hard-bitten, indestructible hero, and an intelligent, fully adult heroine---we haven't had a science-fiction novel like this for a long time.” ―Ursula K. Le Guin, National Book Award--winning author of The Farthest Shore and The Left Hand of Darkness“The Half-Made World is refreshingly unlike any other novel I've read. It is not necessarily a bad ending, but it felt almost anti-climatic. I really did, and I don't know why. Given my lack of luck with that genre recently, I had my reservations. On the other side is The Line, a society controlled by sentient machines known as Engines. Between the wild shores of uncreation, and the ancient lands of the East lies the vast expanse of the West---young, chaotic, magnificent, war-torn.Thirty years ago, the Red Republic fought to remake the West---fought gloriously, and failed. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! September 6th, 2011. It indulges, teases, and rises above all of those genres, though, and settles in a precarious perch between powerful and delicate. It’s as unique as something by, say, Mieville, but without having that weirdness-for-weirdness’s-sake feel that makes it so hard for a realist like me to really enjoy his work. Liv was an amazingly deep character. 4.5 stars, a questionable ending at best kept this wonderful novel from being perfect. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. (And is there such a thing as western-punk?) It's not perfect; I wish the Linesmen had been a little more humanised, outside of Lowry's moments of personal pride, I wish the Folk hadn't teetered on the edge of a Magical Native stereotype and I wish Maggrid had been less of a Hodor. Looking for some out-of-this-world reading this summer? And either side will do anything to understand how. What makes her all the more fascinating is her backstory - everything that lead up to her treating patients. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. What exists has been carved out amidst a war between two rival factions: the Line, paving the world with industry and claiming its residents as slaves; and the Gun, a cult of terror and violence that cripples the population with fear. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Alternate History Science Fiction (Books). Between the wild shores of uncreation, and the ancient lands of the East lies the vast expanse of the West---young, chaotic, magnificent, war-torn.Thirty years ago, the Red Republic fought to remake the West---fought gloriously, and failed. I loved poisonous relationship with technological demons given a literal form, the violent and unpredictable Guns which force their wielders to kill (is it the shooter to blame, or the weapon they wield? "A much-needed breath of fresh air in dystopian fiction. Spoilers ahead. Don't miss this great dark fantasy. Everything is very solid and normal in the East, but the farther West one travels, the more unfamiliar and changeable the world becomes. Something went wrong. The Half Made World was more the same. The gunslingers, the shootouts, the gut-drilling combination of whiskey and baked beans—I love it all. His rigid upbringing and overall personality make him difficult to like, but even he seems to struggle with what is expected of him. But unlike most Westerns, people are queer, female, and not necessarily white. Felix Gilman accomplishes this with, I'm not sure I enjoyed The Half-Made World. a helluva ride. A summary doesn’t do it justice, but I’d recommend it to anyone with even a passing interest in science fiction or fantasy. This is one of the most unique works of fiction I’ve read in awhile. The Half-Made World (Book 1) Thanks for Sharing! The novel pits two rival factions against each oth… Nick Bruder led the way for the Cardinals with 18 … The Half-Made World is a half-Cattle Punk, half-Weird West novel by Felix Gilman. What exists has been carved out amidst a war between two rival factions: the Line, paving the world with industry and claiming its residents as slaves; and the Gun, a cult of terror and violence that cripples the population with fear. The only hope at stopping them has seemingly disappeared--the Red Republic that once battled the Gun and the Line, and almost won. came big disappointment for me. The book declares itself as among the "New Weird," but if you've never heard of that, you're not alone. the only reason I didn't give ... a helluva ride. 4.5 stars, a questionable ending at best kept this wonderful novel from being perfect. Gilman's novel has clear steampunkqualities, as well as the makings of a fantasy-western, alternative history, horror, science fiction, and a half-dozen other genres. The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman is an odd, but utterly fascinating book. Taking place in a world reminiscent of the American West that is quite literally only half-finished, we are introduced to a conflict between the Line and the Gun – representatives of order and chaos. Mixing the horrors of world war one with the creation myth of the wild west ( and Australia’s outback) he comes up with some thoughtful metaphors with the struggle between the Line, the Gun, and the Republic. It really just emphasises. I was in an office environment that the internal HR department found unsuitable and didn't know how to handle. Each of these is abundantly realized and imagined and don’t act as props for the author to present ideas. The Half-Made World, by Felix Gilman, is a strikingly original book that, though it has its flaws, is a fascinating opening to a new world and characters. When I left the company they had placed me at, Robert Half made up a reason as to why I was let go. Or present a character or two I could root for. I cannot wait to read more from Gilman, and hopefully read more about the characters in this book. And meanwhile, a young psychologist named Liv is traveling to House Dolorous in the hopes her talents may be of some use in healing those who have been scarred by the Line's mind bombs. Utterly compelling. But the question must be posed: what genre is The Half-Made World? eBook Details. Hope you all weren't going anywhere this week...”, “Books are good for keeping accounts. Lowry, a Linesman, has also been given the same task. I loved the world that is portrayed here, the "magic", the gods and the demons. Powerful forces will stop at nothing to gain control: on the side of chaos are the Agents of the Gun, individuals whose masters are demon-haunted firearms. Everything about the characters and the world and the atmosphere of the book was gripping and incredible, and the horrors very real. The Republic is now history, and the last of its generals sits forgotten and nameless in a madhouse on the edge of creation. They are hounded by Lowry and soldier of the Line, an industrial enemy of the Gun who has been waging war against them for nearly forever. I look forward to rejoining when the sequel (and the title “The Half-Made World “pretty much mandates a sequel) arrives. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The world is still only half-made. Imaginative setting! The Half-Made World is one of those books that I enjoy immensely while reading but once I've finished, I realize that there are enough questions left and flaws that I'm disappointed. This is a stunning novel.” ―Mary Robinette Kowal. The narration follows a Linesman, an Agent, and Liv, who is neutral. It really just emphasises that there is no right or wrong: it's a sea of moral ambiguity. Two men race one another, each trying to be the first to capture an old crazed man. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2016. 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