… speeches glitter in the rust …
A high spirited production by RSC veteran Gregory Doran which brings out the best in this most conflicted of Shakespeare’s plays.
In a Mad Max-ian theatre of mis-matched armour and steampunk motorbikes, the glittering speeches of truth and power are spoken against Continue reading “Troilus and Cressida : RSC”
… steampunk adventuring with added cats …
A master of adventure fantasy is having fun in a new steampunk playground.
Jim is an expert at weaving his storylines around the multiple viewpoints of his assorted cast, from the noble Captain Grimm, who was drummed out of the Fleet, to the hazy etherealist, Folly, who talks to people via her collection of crystals. It is a delight to relax into this bright-as-a- brass-button page turner. Yes, the characterisation maybe stereotypical and the plot might fade away a little towards the end, but it is a very pleasurable read and, judging by his other series, we are in for a long ride so the slightly muted ending is because there’s an overarching storyline. I particularly liked the Patrick O’Brian “Master and Commander” hommage. And it might just be me but Bridget is Game of Thrones’ character, Brienne of Tarth, right?
One of the characters is a cat. Some chapters are told from his point of view. I found this amusing, particularly the scene describing cat diplomacy though I can understand if this makes some potential readers put the book down immediately.
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