Against All Gods: The Age of Bronze: Book 1

by Miles Cameron

Hardcover, 2022

Status

Available

Call number

813.00

Publication

Gollancz (2022), 512 pages

Description

The tyranny of the gods is absolute, and they are capricious, malevolent and almost all-powerful, playing cruel games with the fates of mortals for their own ends . . . A vibrant and powerful epic set against an alternate Bronze Age, this tale of gods, men and monsters, conspiracy and war, is a rich, compelling and original read from a master of the historical and fantasy genres. The people caught up in toils of the gods are merely trying to survive. Victims of vicious whims, trapped by their circumstances or pushed beyond what the mortal frame can bear, a handful of god-touched mortals - a scribe, a warlord, a dancer and a child - are about to be brought together in a conspiracy of their own. A conspiracy to reach the heavens, and take down the corrupt and aging gods . . . who are already facing troubles of their own . . . An epic which draws on the Greek mythology of gods and heroes, this new trilogy is a must read for fans of Dan Simmons and Madeline Miller alike. Praise for Miles Cameron: 'Utterly, utterly brilliant. A masterclass in how to write modern fantasy - world building, characters, plot and pacing, all perfectly blended. Miles Cameron is at the top of his game' John Gwynne, author of The Faithful and the Fallen series 'Cold Iron is fantastic. It shimmers like a well-honed sword blade' Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives 'Promising historical fantasy debut featuring an expansive cast, an engaging plot, and a detailed eye for combat' The Ranting Dragon on The Red Knight 'Literate, intelligent, and well-throughout . . . a pleasingly complex and greatly satisfying novel' SFF World on The Red Knight… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member dndizzle
Thank you NetGalley and Hatchette Book Group for the chance to read and review the ARC of Against All Gods.

I'm going to start by saying this isn't my cup of tea it seems like. I didn't enjoy this and found it really hard to get into and almost wanted to DNF. But I try to push through, out of
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respect, so I finished the book. While it seems to pick up near the end, the pace is still off for me. But just because it's not for me, doesn't mean it's not for someone else.

Miles is great at world building and characters are a bit interesting. I really love that he put the glossary of names and titles in the beginning for each character, plus he explained some word usage and what to expect of the Bronze Age. I deeply respect and appreciate that. Give it a read and find out for yourself if you'd enjoy!
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

512 p.; 9.29 inches

ISBN

1473232511 / 9781473232518
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