tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post3908244974651107649..comments2024-03-17T14:31:27.014-04:00Comments on Fantasy Book Critic: "Whitechapel Gods" by S.M. PetersRoberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-43695127767631764552009-04-18T12:31:00.000-04:002009-04-18T12:31:00.000-04:00Don't forget, folks, there's always fanfiction. (g...Don't forget, folks, there's always fanfiction. (gasps of horror abound)<br /><br />I'm almost finished with this book and have been favorably impressed so far! It's definitely a perfect novel for the anime/gamer, something that I'm sure most people don't even consider.<br /><br />Interesting fact: <I>Whitechapel Gods</I> is listed on Wikipedia as "clockpunk"! Apparently clockpunk is a subgenre of steampunk centered around clockwork-driven technology... they also, however, listed it as <I>THE Whitechapel Gods</I>. Now come on, folks...North Victoriahttp://www.candyexorcist.deviantart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-63274371603794470952009-02-04T00:33:00.000-05:002009-02-04T00:33:00.000-05:00Just finished it (couldn't peel my eyes away!) I h...Just finished it (couldn't peel my eyes away!) I have to agree that it when it ended I just wanted to keep reading more. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully there will be a sequel where a new god (maybe Aaron? Scared? the child-god?) attempts world domination. SOMETHING to keep the fantastic world of Whitechapel Gods alive!Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797916395934086822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-30274141486099778902009-02-03T13:18:00.000-05:002009-02-03T13:18:00.000-05:00I'm currently at Chpt 10 and have to say I'm quite...I'm currently at Chpt 10 and have to say I'm quite enthralled by the book :)<BR/><BR/>I'd recommend it to just about anyone who likes sci-fi :)Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797916395934086822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-80479777966293550222008-10-02T17:18:00.000-04:002008-10-02T17:18:00.000-04:00Steampunk is not my thing normally, but I was just...Steampunk is not my thing normally, but I was just reading this book as a possible candidate for the Baltimore Science Fiction Society's Compton Crook award (it's given annually for the best "first novel" of the year written by a single author in the field of Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror).<BR/><BR/>I'd agree with the people who had a bit of trouble keeping the characters straight, at least in the first half of the book. That having been said, I liked it a lot more than I thought I would.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-89006538615144811002008-09-14T13:22:00.000-04:002008-09-14T13:22:00.000-04:00I definitely bought the book based on its cover. T...I definitely bought the book based on its cover. The problem I saw with the book was definitely lacking of depth in the character department. In my opinion there were too many characters and not enough to identify them with. I kept getting Aaron and Oliver mixed up, and the German guy and some other guy, and I couldn't figure out whether John Scared was good or bad until the end. Lol. <BR/>But I liked the ending immensely. About halfway through the book you might feel like putting it down... dont! Around three quarters of the way through, it gets really good...ToriJaneRiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986114071090159078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-28240430485146378952008-02-25T11:36:00.000-05:002008-02-25T11:36:00.000-05:00Kimberly, you're more than welcome :)Gav, thanks f...Kimberly, you're more than welcome :)<BR/><BR/>Gav, thanks for that additional link!Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-55180043203200839562008-02-22T19:54:00.000-05:002008-02-22T19:54:00.000-05:00Great review Robert! I have to agree with everyon...Great review Robert! I have to agree with everyone on that excellent cover art too. Now I'll have to check out that link you shared for the artist. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the DR mention! :)Kimberly Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128123542611005280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-76274429781577249872008-02-22T17:37:00.000-05:002008-02-22T17:37:00.000-05:00Simonsays has some other examples of his cover art...<A HREF="http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?tab=1&pid=358356" REL="nofollow">Simonsays</A> has some other examples of his cover art. The man has style!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-64797054216606356522008-02-22T11:27:00.000-05:002008-02-22T11:27:00.000-05:00Thanks Gav :)Just found out who the artist is than...Thanks Gav :)<BR/><BR/>Just found out who the artist is thanks to the publicist: Cliff Nielsen. To be honest, I'm not familiar with the name, but looking through his portfolio, I recognize a lot of the artwork :) Great stuff. You can find out more here:<BR/><BR/>http://www.shannonassociates.com/artists/index.cfm?artist_name=cliffnielsenRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-77095220108949111292008-02-22T10:36:00.000-05:002008-02-22T10:36:00.000-05:00I want!!! :D Excellent review.I want!!! :D <BR/><BR/>Excellent review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-83020858891842046582008-02-22T09:59:00.000-05:002008-02-22T09:59:00.000-05:00Everyone pretty much seems to be in agreement--tha...Everyone pretty much seems to be in agreement--that cover rocks! As to who the artist is, I unfortunately haven't been able to find out yet, but I'm working on it...Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-63734027916931002012008-02-22T00:52:00.000-05:002008-02-22T00:52:00.000-05:00Robert, is it terrible for me to say that I would ...Robert, is it terrible for me to say that I would buy the book based on the cover? Is that wrong? I'm not sure I would necessarily like it. <BR/><BR/>I read a cyberpunk book and wasn't crazy about it. Of course I haven't seen The Matrix (I know I know-I was popping out kids at the time and then time got away from me).<BR/><BR/>Anyway, that cover is FANTASTIC!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119718461267453386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-4390930841497189252008-02-21T15:10:00.000-05:002008-02-21T15:10:00.000-05:00Glad to see this book is getting some deserved pub...Glad to see this book is getting some deserved pubicity. <BR/>Is it perfect? No, but what is? <BR/>Is it a fun read? Definetly. <BR/>Awesome cover. It's what drew me to the book. <BR/>RecommendedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-68109428258847211712008-02-21T11:36:00.000-05:002008-02-21T11:36:00.000-05:00This sounds like it would be just plain fun to rea...This sounds like it would be just plain fun to read, and the cover has me salivating!heather (errantdreams)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08867100188239630970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-90059477719767848772008-02-20T18:58:00.000-05:002008-02-20T18:58:00.000-05:00I bought it before you wrote this review.Who is th...I bought it before you wrote this review.<BR/><BR/>Who is that cover artist?<BR/><BR/>Thought it was John Picacio but he said no.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>TroyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-44891332221158807782008-02-20T10:04:00.000-05:002008-02-20T10:04:00.000-05:00Wow, this one got a good response :) Thanks so muc...Wow, this one got a good response :) Thanks so much for the comments everyone.<BR/><BR/>Chris, I'm familiar with the name Darren Shan, but not what he writes. I'll have to look closer into that...<BR/><BR/>Reanimated, steampunk is about what you're assuming it to be. If you want a more detailed definition, just go to wikipedia and type in 'steampunk'. For examples, a lot of anime is heavily influenced by it like Steamboy or Fullmetal Alchemist. A lot of the Final Fantasy videogames have steampunk elements. Heck, there's even a comic book I remember that was called 'Steampunk' ;) And of course it all goes back to authors like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells :DRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-64764680090322899812008-02-20T08:07:00.000-05:002008-02-20T08:07:00.000-05:00Sounds wicked.Rob, question for you. "Steampunk" ...Sounds wicked.<BR/><BR/>Rob, question for you. "Steampunk" is a new term to me that I have seen popping up in reviews lately. Could you set me straight on what the term refers to exactly? I'm assuming it is a reference to Victorian time settings involving steam driven robots and such?<BR/><BR/>Thanks my man! FBC kicks much butt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-18097005836332009372008-02-20T07:56:00.000-05:002008-02-20T07:56:00.000-05:00Wow, you really liked this one! State the obvious....Wow, you really liked this one! State the obvious...<BR/><BR/>I've been adding things to my (now enormous!) reading pile from the Spotlights for quite a while now :)<BR/><BR/>I think I have a copy of Whitechapel Gods on its way -- currently reading something by DB Shan (Darren Shan's adult writing name) which I'm currently really enjoying. I think you'd like it.<BR/><BR/>Nice one.Chris, The Book Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063580097665443750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-25767867623810115102008-02-20T03:07:00.000-05:002008-02-20T03:07:00.000-05:00I'm glad this was good. I've been so overwhelmed b...I'm glad this was good. I've been so overwhelmed by my review pile I passed this on to a guest reviewer. I'm not as into the steampunk thing, so I don't mind. But I'm to hear that my reviewer will probably like it.SQThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251030404220909306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438041449595085165.post-72015456368286127422008-02-20T01:17:00.000-05:002008-02-20T01:17:00.000-05:00Another must have. I saw this cover around the net...Another must have. I saw this cover around the net a couple of times and I hope I get to read it someday. Excellent review. I enjoy the steampunk genre.Harry Markovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140305922494369576noreply@blogger.com