Ariel
by Steven R. Boyett
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Author: Steven R. BoyettEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-08-25
ISBN: 0441017940
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Ace
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- ISBN13: 9780441017942
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Ariel
Book Review: Excellent postapocalypic fantasy with magic alive again!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've listened to DJ SteveBoy's progressive/house podcasts for years now - in fact one is playing at this moment. Recently he started each podcast with a short advertisement of the SciFi novels he's written (in fact this one "Ariel" was first written 25 years ago). His music-mixes always makes me feeling good - on the positive, energized side, which I believe is related to his personality and how he relates to the world. His novels should do the same . . . . . and, BOY! was I right. Ariel presents a tightly woven tale of searching for your true self, in a world that has been shaken up like a snow-globe: where none of the "old rules" (or electricity, power of any sort) exists and the power of Magic has taken over (or returned?) The protagonist, some 20-something man-child meets up with a Unicorn (Ariel), and as the mix was right, Ariel becomes Pete's Familiar, and together they journey through the destroyed 20th century America. They get involved in a good vs. evil confrontation, whose outcome would determine how this new world would be controlled. Steven Boyett's sword-fighting scenes (no guns, anymore, remember?) are spell-binding, making this novel a real "page-turner"; while Pete's intropective/retropective analysis of himself and how he views this new world, is just as thought provoking for the reader. What would you do in his place. The novel is filled with wry humor (some of it really laugh-out-loud) especially Pete's comments on how everyone used to laugh at the "Renaissance Fair" nerds, yet they are now the ones that have the sword-fighting skills so necessary to survive. An aside: everyone names their "sword" with all sort of fancy, god invoking appellations - Pete calls his sword "Fred". I'm starting his sequel "Elegy Beach" at this time and will review the book once done. Interesting that the protagonist of this story is called "Fred".
Also included is an "AFTERWORD" where Steve has written what he was thinking at the time of writing this book, and tries to "update" any corrections from the 1983 version to today's world. Very interesting to have access to his process of writing this book.
Another nice feature provided by the author and publisher is the companion website ([...]), which includes maps of their travels, Steve's Blog, a community Forum and has some oral readings from certain chapters --> Check it out! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Summary of Ariel
It?s been five years since the lights went out, cars stopped in the streets, and magical creatures began roaming Earth.
Pete Garey survived the Change, trusting no one but himself until the day he met Ariel?a unicorn who brought new meaning and adventure to his life.
Pete Garey survived the Change, trusting no one but himself until the day he met Ariel?a unicorn who brought new meaning and adventure to his life.
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