Outside of a Dog: Kirstein, Rosemary: (01) The Steerswoman

Oyce

Oyce wrote on February 3, 2008 at 6:37 PM:

I'm so glad you liked it! I just love how careful and sure the worldbuilding is, and I especially love Rowan and watching her work and think. It doesn't sound exciting, but it really is.

Kate

Kate wrote on February 3, 2008 at 6:41 PM:

Yes--calling that "dry" was inaccurate, because that joy of understanding is so well done.

Konrad Gaertner

Konrad Gaertner wrote on February 3, 2008 at 9:07 PM:

It isn't dry in the same way (and for the same reason) that Asimov's non-fiction isn't.

David Tate

David Tate wrote on February 5, 2008 at 11:52 AM:

I enjoyed The Steerswoman greatly. However, I live in fear that the series will (a) never come to any sort of closure, or worse (b) jump the shark completely before it gets there.

The next book will (IMHO) be a critical turning point in both regards, and I see no sign of its impending arrival. Argh. I would actually recommend NOT racing to catch up with the series, only to dangle like the rest of us.

Kate

Kate wrote on February 5, 2008 at 12:02 PM:

Mmm, but on the other hand, if I wait and the next book jumps the shark, I'll have the older ones more firmly associated with the newest. So, six of one . . .

OTOH I am deep in possible-Hugo-nominee reading right now and it won't be an issue for some time.