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by Christian Benito, December 31, 2010 12:55 PM
Set in an alternate America that is unraveling under the strain of a deadly plague, this masterful novel portrays the lives of two very different men on a collision course of destruction. Huston is a one of the finest writers that you've never heard of. His characters are quirky and real and speak with an authenticity that's hard to match. Do yourself a favor and read this
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by Christian Benito, May 11, 2010 1:31 PM
If the byzantine world of cycling has a cultural critic, it is the Snob. From hipster-infested Williamsburg he blows darts at the over-inflated egos of cyclists everywhere. This book is the much-needed distillation of his cycling wisdom. Read it and be
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by Christian Benito, December 8, 2009 11:08 AM
I'd heard all manner of praise and complimentary comparisons for The Windup Girl, but it wasn't until I started to read the book that I began to believe, and in believing I was filled with sadness and wonder. Bacigalupi throws us into a terribly possible post-oil future and introduces a cast of characters seeking redemption in a hopelessly corrupt world. This book is definitely in the running for my favorite book of
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by Christian Benito, November 24, 2009 4:22 PM
I recommend this book with trepidation, though I enjoyed the dark, cruel humor within. My wife put it down after reading the first couple chapters, deterred by the graphic cruelty of the titular brothers Grossbart. A thick-skinned reader, one who finds the squelch of bodily fluids to be chuckle-inducing, may find hours of enjoyment in this nasty little book. So read on and enjoy the nasty, brutish, and ultimately short adventures of the brothers
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by Christian Benito, November 23, 2009 2:01 PM
It's no secret that I am a fan of steampunk. For years, I have harbored a quiet love of dirigibles and goggles. So it's no surprise that it was love at first sight when I spied the cover of Boneshaker. What I found inside didn't disappoint: a zombie plague, cantankerous airship captains, a mad scientist, a rebellious teen, and a determined, gun-toting mother. Trust me, you won't be disappointed
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by Christian Benito, August 4, 2009 9:37 AM
This delightful book concerns the travails of Johannes Cabal, a necromancer of some skill, in his attempt to reclaim his soul from the devil. He sold his soul to the devil of his own free will some years back, but having realized that his soul has some use, he wants it back. Enter his vampiric brother and a whole host of demonic carnies as they strive to meet the devil's bargain. How could this go
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by Christian Benito, July 21, 2009 4:35 PM
James Stark was a promising magician when he got sent to hell 11 years ago. Now, after surviving all sorts of torment, he's back to kill the "friends" who betrayed him. This is a dark, angry book, but don't get me wrong: I mean it in the best way possible. Kadrey has crafted a fine tale of betrayal and revenge, with a cast of barely redeemable rogues and despicable villains. Read
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