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Liked It “Another finely crafted Powers' novel, mixing history with mythology. This one did not seem as grounded in actual events as some of the others I have read, but perhaps that has to do more with the topic of this book. As usual, reading his books makes me more interested in the source material.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I've loved some of Powers's other books - Last Call, for example - but was really disappointed by this uninspired effort, despite the excellence of the initial premise. Ash, by Mary Gentle, is a much better exploration of the same themes.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I've loved some of Powers's other books - Last Call, for example - but was really disappointed by this uninspired effort, despite the excellence of the initial premise. Ash, by Mary Gentle, is a much better exploration of the same themes.”
Rowland M wrote this review Thursday, July 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fun read when I first read it back in the late 70's early 80's. Not as good when I reread it in my 40's, but still a fun read.
RoughOne wrote this review Monday, May 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A must for all fans of beers with VERY high alcohol content ;)”“Another finely crafted Powers' novel, mixing history with mythology. This one did not seem as grounded in actual events as some of the others I have read, but perhaps that has to do more with the topic of this book. As usual, reading his books makes me more interested in the source material.”
Earl Bailey wrote this review Saturday, August 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Historical fantasy about an Irish merc who works as a bouncer at an inn that used to be a monastary where supernatural brew was made. This one is well written and has great characters.”
Mike T wrote this review Monday, April 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fantasy story about beer that makes you immortal, fantastic!. Very good read and interesting story. Very recommended”
Little Timmy B wrote this review Friday, February 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“'The Dark' is beer -- magical beer that is only drawn every 500 years. It is brewed at an inn in Vienna, which is under siege by the Turks. Another slam bang historical fantasy from Tim Powers, his first. Also the first appearance of the Fisher King, a recurring theme in Powers' novels.”
Lisa L wrote this review Wednesday, January 16 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The magic in the world is based on Beer.
Kevin P wrote this review Tuesday, December 18 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
How can you go wrong with that?”
“Early Powers, excellent period detail.”
Sartorias wrote this review Friday, July 27 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book was my introduction to the mind of Tim Powers. I was captivated from page one. Great story surrounded by historical fact.”
bob.gately wrote this review Saturday, March 24 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“mmmm....beer.”
blathering wrote this review Friday, November 3 2006. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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