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coraciiformes23's review against another edition
5.0
Too elaborate and insane to even try to rate. Just...awesome. Everyone should read this book.
rastonwarriorrobot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ageorgiadis's review against another edition
4.0
“Purgatory is hell with hope.”
TYSBG is a compact novel about resurrection, humanity, human nature, and of course – aliens. I give nothing away by saying so. Richard Burton, a fictionalized version of the 19th century polyglot, awakens nude on a riverbed with countless others. Humans from all eras and geographies appear to have been reincarnated in such a way. There is even an alien or two among them.
Soon Neanderthal and 20th century Jew and 19th century Englishman and 21st century American are traveling together. How long is the River? Who brought them there? Can they die in this new situation? Only one way to find out.
TYSBG is a compact novel about resurrection, humanity, human nature, and of course – aliens. I give nothing away by saying so. Richard Burton, a fictionalized version of the 19th century polyglot, awakens nude on a riverbed with countless others. Humans from all eras and geographies appear to have been reincarnated in such a way. There is even an alien or two among them.
Soon Neanderthal and 20th century Jew and 19th century Englishman and 21st century American are traveling together. How long is the River? Who brought them there? Can they die in this new situation? Only one way to find out.
encal202's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shadylane00's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jvbook_reader's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
let_the_wookie_read's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
cellardoor10's review against another edition
4.0
This was VERY WEIRD. But I was absolutely absorbed by it and compelled to finish it. Will definitely be back for book 2.
The choice of Richard Francis Burton as our narrator/protagonist is a fascinating one, and honestly suits this premise rather well. An anthropologist and polyglot, he seems ideally suited for this kind of cultural mixing and understanding. I do, however, recommend checking out his wiki article for a summary if you aren't familiar, as some of his comments and ideas won't make much sense with some basic knowledge of his life and academic pursuits.
The choice of Richard Francis Burton as our narrator/protagonist is a fascinating one, and honestly suits this premise rather well. An anthropologist and polyglot, he seems ideally suited for this kind of cultural mixing and understanding. I do, however, recommend checking out his wiki article for a summary if you aren't familiar, as some of his comments and ideas won't make much sense with some basic knowledge of his life and academic pursuits.
yevolem's review against another edition
3.0
I would have enjoyed it more if it weren't about so many random historical figures. I tried reading the second book, but it turned out that I didn't care enough and was even more put off by the historical characters.
Rating: 2.5/5
Rating: 2.5/5