The HalfMade World
by Felix Gilman
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Steampunk, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.
A fantastical reimagining of the American West which draws its influence from steampunk, the American western tradition, and magical realismThe world is only half made. 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...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Steampunk, Science Fiction, and Fantasy.
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Brandy Jensen
“I?m rereading @flglmn?s The HalfMade World and it?s such a wonderful book, highly recommend | I’m rereading @flglmn’s The HalfMade World and it’s such a wonderful book, highly recommend”
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“Behemoth reads like a rollicking steampunk war adventure: airships, a gargantuan naval monster, and two young protagonists hiding high-stakes identities. It's strongest as a plot-driven, movie-ready ride for readers who want inventive alternate-history action and YA-suitable stakes. Its limitation: brisk motion sometimes flattens emotional nuance and long sequences of techno-warfare or battle set pieces can feel repetitive; readers seeking slow character psychology or literary subtlety will find it thin. Best enjoyed when you want fast thrills, not deep introspection.”
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