Books from the Backlog is a fun way to feature some of those neglected books sitting on your bookshelf unread. If you are anything like me, you might be surprised by some of the unread books hiding in your stacks.
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This week’s neglected book
The Grand Dark by Richard Kadrey Published by Harper Voyager on June 11, 2019
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
Pages: 423
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‘The Great War was over, but everyone knew another war was coming and it drove the city a little mad’
Raised on the streets of Lower Proszawa, Largo makes his living as a cycle courier in a vast, decadent metropolis. With a dazzling girlfriend and a chance of promotion, he avoids politics and delivers without question.
While Lower Proszawa’s citizens seek oblivion in sex and drugs, secret police stalk its streets, strange beasts and intelligent machines emerge from its factories, and the powerful prepare for war. Soon, as the dark forces driving the city threaten everything he loves, Largo must confront them and fight to uncover their deepest secrets.
From New York Times bestseller Richard Kadrey, The Grand Dark is a subversive fantasy of survival and defiance in a world sleepwalking toward disaster.
Why did I add The Grand Dark to my bookshelf?
I requested this book from NetGalley because I liked the sound of it and have heard great things about this author’s work. I was excited about it until I started seeing some less-than-favorable reviews along with a few dnfs. It looks like some readers had a good time with this book so I think it may be worth a try.
What are your thoughts? Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?
This one looks a little familiar, but I don’t really recall if anyone I knew read it or not. I hope you end up being in the half that enjoys it once you get to read it!
I get a bit deflated about reading a book when I see lower ratings and DNFs, but sometimes I’m one of the few who enjoys a book so it can be worth the gamble.
I do like the look of it
I don’t remember this one but I’m not in a dark anything reading mood right now.
I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on this one if you do get to it. I think I’ve read one other thing by this author but need to give him another try. I don’t recall hating his book but also don’t recall what it was!
I’m slowly working through my NetGalley shelf as I over extended myself fairly early on. This one looks look interesting.