She received some awards for things like best new author or best debut book, and was shortlisted for more major literary awards like. Nyx sold her womb somewhere between punjai and faleen, on the edge of the desert. I cant speak as to the verity of that statement, but it took me three tries before i was finally able to make my way through kameron hurleys dark speculative fiction novel gods war, and there was absolutely nothing charming about it. But beyond all the blood and violence, its a beautifully crafted work of art that keeps astonishing you when you least expect it. While the centurieslong war rages on only one thing is certain. I was laid off with no notice, no severance, and no health insurance at. Review gods war by kameron hurley mad hatters bookshelf. Gods war by kameron hurley opens with our hero, nyxnissa, who has just sold her uterus for petty cash and then blown it all on drugs and gambling. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuries old holy war rages, fought by a. Staffer s musings god s war was part slow burn, part explosive action. One prayer more or less wouldnt make any difference. Jan 26, 2011 before we start the interview, id like to say a bit about about kameron hurley and her book, gods war. Because i think what i meant was, you know, steampunk without the steam, but with a.
Her personal and professional exploits have taken her all around the world. This book has a killer, which sets the tone, gripping and frogmarching the reader into a world which feels unlike any other in contemporary sff. Staffers musings gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action. Joe abercrombie kameron hurleys a brave, unflinching, truly original writer with a unique vision. Hurley s nonfiction works have featured in locus, the atlantic, and the geek feminist revolution. It s funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words. Gods war inventive, challenging, tough as nailsjust like its hardhitting heroine. Been meaning to write something about it for some time now, but was struggling with what i wanted to say given that its been a year since i read it. May 08, 2018 kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire.
Its funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words. This year alone night shade released an incredible portfolio of new authors that have been consistently well received. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and sydney j. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on.
She has been awarded two hugo awards, the kitschky award for best debut novel, and has also been a finalist for the nebula award, the arthur c. Gods war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy. Kameron hurley books list of books by author kameron hurley. About the book hugo awardwinning author kameron hurley s bloodsoaked, inventive scififantasy mashup. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. Gods war is a clever reinterpretation of the war novel. But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien. January 18, 2011 marked the north american trade paperback publication of gods war via night shade books. Gods war by kameron hurley, 9780091952785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I will definitely be checking out book 2 in the bel dame apocrypha.
Bounds award for best newcomer, presented by the british fantasy society, and the 2011 kitschies for best debut novel. Buy a cheap copy of god s war book by kameron hurley. Nyx is a former government assassin who makes a living cutting off heads for cash. Feb 01, 2011 god s war from kameron hurley is very much in this tradition albeit in a novel that ignores genre tradition with impunity. The planet of umayma has been settled for roughly three thousand years. It is a world where technology is powered by genetically engineered bugs and the colonists are tearing their world apart. Kameron hurley is an american science fiction and fantasy writer. God s war is a second world fantasy novel written in a technologically advanced society. Praise for kameron hurley gods war inventive, challenging, tough as nailsjust like its hardhitting heroine. This book can be read as a standalone and ends on a clear note. I really appreciated the way hurley built this world and found it infinitely interesting.
Join your favs for one final adventure at the end the worlds. Hurley is a twotime hugo award winner, a kitschy awardwinner for best debut novel, and. Umayma is a planet in a constant state of war with itself as different religious factions send generations of their men to face off in bitter battle after battle. One of the strongest aspects of gods war is its characters they all feel like living breathing people, complete with character flaws. See all books authored by kameron hurley, including the stars are legion, and the mirror empire, and more on.
This book has a killer, which sets the tone, gripping and frogmarching the reader into a world which feels unlike any other in. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and. This book picks up the reader and drops them onto an alien planet, thousands of years in the future. Gods war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a centuriesold holy war.
Umayma is a planet in a constant state of war with itself as different religious factions send generations of their men to. Book trailer for sf adventure novel gods war by kameron hurley. Her personal and professional exploits have taken her all. Gods war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition. The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurleys epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed. Mar 20, 2010 book trailer for sf adventure novel gods war by kameron hurley. Kameron hurley is the author of the light brigade, the stars are legion and the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, as well as the awardwinning gods war trilogy and the worldbreaker saga. Sep 08, 2014 kameron hurley, author of the new epic fantasy the mirror empire, took part in a rousing ama over on reddit. All writing advice tells you to have a strong opening line.
A ravaged world contaminated to the point of being almost unlivable. Gods war by kameron hurley penguin books australia. If you like rough, battlescarred women who know how to regulate, youre going to love nyx. The io9 book club meets once per month to discuss a book, then chat with the author. I really liked this one, but a few issues hold it back from being a four star or higher book. Gods war bel dame apocrypha, book 1 by kameron hurley book cover, description, publication history. Buy a cheap copy of gods war book by kameron hurley. Interview with gods war author kameron hurley the ranting. Gods war book by kameron hurley official publisher. Feb 09, 2012 god s war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition.
A number of critics have labeled hurley as an important voice in the writing field. Hurley has been publishing short stories for more than a decade including genderbending at the madhattered. Gods war by kameron hurley queer science fiction and fantasy. Jul 07, 2019 gods war by kameron hurley july 7, 2019 april 28, 2020 sarah awardnominated, awardwinning, contains. Nyx is a bel dame, a bounty hunter paid to collect the heads of deserter. Gods war book by kameron hurley official publisher page. God s war is a clever reinterpretation of the war novel. Gods war by kameron hurley, 9781597802147, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gods war is the first volume in the umayma trilogy and will be followed by infidel and babylon hopefully. Gods war by kameron hurley july 7, 2019 april 28, 2020 sarah awardnominated, awardwinning, contains. Review of gods war by kameron hurley the illustrated page. Clarke award, the british science fiction and fantasy award, and the locus award. Kameron hurley and gods war were featured on john scalzis the big idea series. Inventor of a subgenre of the new weird, she initially described her first novel god s war as retrocyberpunky, but added.
Been meaning to write something about it for some time now, but was struggling with what i wanted to say given that it s been a year since i read it. God s war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy. By the end of book i wanted to know so much more, but still felt satisfied with the story and its conclusion. Gods war by kameron hurley gods war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition. Inventor of a subgenre of the new weird, she initially described her first novel gods war as retrocyberpunky, but added. Bel dame apocrypha volume 1 kameron hurley on free shipping on qualifying offers. A government assassinturnedbounty hunter may hold the key to ending a centuriesold holy war. Luckily for us, she consented, and it was a joy to interview her. Kameron hurleys stellar debut novel follows the bloody life of nyxnissa, commonly called nyx, a bel dame governmentfunded bounty hunter trying to survive in a world consumed by a holy war thats been raging for centuries. Gods war by kameron hurley queer science fiction and. May 05, 2014 kameron hurley night shade books publication date. God s war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a. Apr 08, 2011 gods war is a fine piece of writing, and not one that its readers will easily forget. Gods war bel dame apocrypha, book 1 by kameron hurley.
Gods war from kameron hurley is very much in this tradition albeit in a novel that ignores genre tradition with impunity. Jeff vandermeer, author of finch hurleys worldbuilding is phenomenal. Gods war is a second world fantasy novel written in a technologically advanced society. Clarke award, the bsfa award, and the nebula award. In march, were meeting on the 29th to discuss god s war by kameron hurley. The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurley s epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed. Gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action in the end the novel was. Gods war by kameron hurley overdrive rakuten overdrive. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on theres not a chance in hell of ending it.
In march, were meeting on the 29th to discuss gods war by kameron hurley. Hurleys nonfiction works have featured in locus, the atlantic, and the geek feminist revolution. Gods war had quite a rocky road to publication as i first heard about the book more than 2 years ago. Gods war by kameron hurley by dan hartland strange horizons. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees ontheres not a chance in hell of ending it. Highlights from hugoawardwinning author kameron hurleys. Review gods war by kameron hurley on a distant inhospitable world thousands of years in the future humans fight for survival and supremacy. Purchased on a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. We discussed a variety of topics from her feelings on having her book just released, where she says that she just cant get her head around the fact that its actually happened. Kameron hurley is the awardwinning author of the light brigade, the stars. Kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a. The popular works of hurley include books like the stars are legion, the light brigade, etc. Gods war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a.
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