Jetmcfancy
Used to be Cyclonus
- Joined
- Aug 2, 2018
- Location
- South east London
I've been reading through two books at the moment. I kind of jump between one and the other as and when I want a subject change. The first being something called Space Opera by Catherine Valente. It's essentially a story about an intergalactic eurovision song contest. Maybe the blurb will describe it a bit better.
"Once every cycle, the civilizations gather for Galactivision - part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Instead of competing in orbital combat, the powerful species that survived face off in a competition of song, dance, or whatever can be physically performed in an intergalactic talent show. The stakes are high for this new game, and everyone is forced to compete.
This year, though, humankind has discovered the enormous universe. And while they expected to discover a grand drama of diplomacy, gunships, wormholes, and stoic councils of aliens, they have instead found glitter, lipstick and electric guitars. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny - they must sing.
A one-hit-wonder band of human musicians, dancers and roadies from London - Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes - have been chosen to represent Earth on the greatest stage in the galaxy. And the fate of their species lies in their ability to rock"
Definitely an acquired taste most likely, but I'm enjoying it.
The second book is Breverton's Phantasmagoria. Which is just a big ol' book about all sorts of different monsters and mythical creatures. I don't really have much more to add other than the cover is really swish to look at.
"Once every cycle, the civilizations gather for Galactivision - part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Instead of competing in orbital combat, the powerful species that survived face off in a competition of song, dance, or whatever can be physically performed in an intergalactic talent show. The stakes are high for this new game, and everyone is forced to compete.
This year, though, humankind has discovered the enormous universe. And while they expected to discover a grand drama of diplomacy, gunships, wormholes, and stoic councils of aliens, they have instead found glitter, lipstick and electric guitars. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny - they must sing.
A one-hit-wonder band of human musicians, dancers and roadies from London - Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes - have been chosen to represent Earth on the greatest stage in the galaxy. And the fate of their species lies in their ability to rock"
Definitely an acquired taste most likely, but I'm enjoying it.
The second book is Breverton's Phantasmagoria. Which is just a big ol' book about all sorts of different monsters and mythical creatures. I don't really have much more to add other than the cover is really swish to look at.