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Chargement... The Summer Prince (édition 2014)par Alaya Dawn Johnson
Information sur l'oeuvreThe Summer Prince par Alaya Dawn Johnson
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. This book caught my attention because it centers on the practice of the sacrifice of a year king -- a very old mythic idea. The story is about many things: why a young man would compete to be chosen to rule for a year and then be killed, chosen death in various forms, the tension between youth and age, politics, art as a vehicle for radical disruption, love, and rivalry. It also features a trio of leads who are people of color, and a hero who is pansexual. It's hard to describe the plot itself, but the writing is beautiful, the characters compelling, and their society fascinating. I really, really enjoyed it. I quite enjoyed this. I know very little about Brazilian culture so I have no idea of the story's accuracy. None the less I liked the world building and imagery. I also like that this novel handled same sex relationships, open relationships and even masturbation in a casual way. It's all handled tastefully and not at all inappropriate or salacious. Slow in places and some logic jumps but standard YA tropes.
With grace and precision, The Summer Prince walks the line between literary lyricism and good old-fashioned science fiction storytelling. Johnson (you might know her from the charming Zephyr Hollis series, about a "vampire suffragette" in Jazz Age New York) has created a city that lives and breathes on the page, its samba rhythms and sea breezes balanced by algae stink and rusting spiderbots. An art project, a rebellion and a sacrifice make up this nuanced, original cyberpunk adventure. Prix et récompensesDistinctionsListes notables
In a Brazil of the distant future, June Costa falls in love with Enki, a fellow artist and rebel against the strict limits of the legendary pyramid city of Palmares Três' matriarchal government, knowing that, like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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This is a great post-apocalyptic YA story. Original plot, excellent characters, and a pleasantly unpredictable ending. ( )