Incarceron

this duology SLAPS

I think I knew from the first page that I wasn't going to like this. This book just wasn't my cup of tea. The author's writing style, the characterization, and just the story in general were all things I didn't enjoy about this book. However this book was entertaining enough to keep me reading to the end, which is the only reason why I didn't give this 1 star off the bat. In conclusion, this didn't suck fat pancakes, only medium-sized ones.

Had a hard time finising it

I don't think I've ever read a steam punk novel before, but as a first this has truly got me interested in the genre. Intriguing read.

A unique fantasy world and concept, but I thought it was a little boring overall. That said, I am interested in what happened to Sapphique, but I don't know that I want to invest in the second book. Also, and maybe this is because I listened to it rather than read it so that it was more glaring, the overuse of the words guttering/juttering really annoyed me.

Overall, a well written and intriguing fantasy, that kept me turning the pages. The world the author built for the story is fascinating, although the details are a little slim. Events in the past are referred too, but never fully explained, which both adds to the mystery of the story, but is also a little frustrating- the details sound so interesting, a prequel would be fascinating. Looking forward to starting the second book.

I liked this book. The basic plot line is facinating. I liked the characters but I wish I could have gotten to know them better. Especially Attia, where did she come from? How did she know to disguise herself? Just who was she? I look forward to finding more about her. I will read the second book. And really isn't that all the publisher wants?

Had I read this book with no expectations I probably would have nicer things to say. Since I did have high hopes though, I was very disappointed. The story was sort of boring. The characters were a little random and a little underdeveloped, especially Attia, who I hate. The whole book seemed like it could have gone a little deeper. Normally I don't mind different points of view but the switching back and forth in this book was too much. Incarceron just was not what I expected.

I loved this book I got totally sucked into it. Th first bit was hard to get into bit its great.

Interesting, but confusing. It almost read as if this was the second book in the series, not the first.

Incarceron is one of the most beautifully written and descriptive books I have had the opportunity to read this year. The story is woven in a way that pulls you in so deeply, that even if you don't always grasp exactly what's going on at the moment, you still feel like you NEED to know what happens. In a world filled with so many predictable plots, Incarceron really glowed for me!

First off, I was enamored with the thought of a sentient prison. A prison that has a personality, one that can modify itself at a whim to keep its prisoners in check, what could be more horrifying? One of the things I love most about the genre of Speculative Fiction is the innate fear of technology that pervades it. Authors share with us worlds where technology is given so much leeway, that it ends up ruling us all. This prison is encompasses everything I love about the world of Speculative Fiction.

We follow Finn, a prisoner in this high tech prison, through his daily life and his plans for escape. I loved Finn. I felt so much more him throughout the entire story. A character capable of deep thought, constantly at war within himself to remember a life he may have had. A character who knows who he wants to be as a person, but is forced to mold himself differently in order to survive. Finn was the type of character that made me want to finish this story. I was invested in his fight, and I wanted him to succeed!

Completely different, but also so interesting, was the world of Claudia and Jared. “Protocol” brought an interesting spin to their world, trapping it forever in the Victorian Era. It was fascinating watching them play through this time period over and over each day, while around them technology was ever present in odd and hidden places. That, and I adore Claudia deeply! Her stubborn, stoic and intelligent demeanor really helped drive me through confusing parts of the book. I was always anxious to see what she would do next, since Claudia gets what Claudia wants.

Overall I think Incarceron is a fabulously written story! I admit at times it does get a bit heavy on description, and perhaps a little confusing, but in the long run the read is completely worth it. I found myself so immersed in vastly different worlds of Claudia and Finn that I was sad when the book ended. Long story short? I cannot wait for Sappique!