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Momenticon

Autor Andrew Caldecott
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 10 noi 2022

Recomandăm Momenticon cu entuziasm cititorilor care caută un science-fiction atipic, unde rigoarea supraviețuirii tehnologice se împletește cu suprarealismul artelor plastice. Este o lectură ideală pentru cei care apreciază lumile construite minuțios, unde estetica joacă un rol la fel de vital ca oxigenul, și pentru publicul academic sau profesionist care savurează o proză densă, plină de referințe culturale. Remarcăm modul ingenios în care Andrew Caldecott transformă un scenariu post-apocaliptic clasic — pământul otrăvit și domurile corporatiste — într-o aventură bizară și plină de farmec. Sistemul unic al acestei lumi gravitează în jurul conceptului de „momenticon”, o substanță ce permite interacțiunea fizică cu arta; picturile nu sunt simple decoruri, ci devin spații de explorat și surse de conflict. Cei care au parcurs The Guardian de J.D. Moyer vor fi pregătiți pentru tema supraviețuirii în structuri izolate, însă Momenticon se diferențiază prin tonul său ludic și totodată întunecat, amintind de o fuziune între „Alice în Țara Minunilor” și un viitor distopic dur. Suntem de părere că această lucrare consolidează vocea autorului, deja consacrată prin Lost Acre și seria Rotherweird. Dacă în lucrările anterioare Caldecott explora misticismul elisabetan și enclavele britanice pline de secrete, aici își extinde imaginația către un viitor unde lupta dintre corporațiile Tempestas și Genrich pune în pericol însăși memoria culturală a speciei noastre. Este un roman despre rezistență prin frumos, într-un mediu dominat de scuturi de chitină și politici corporatiste nemiloase.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781529415469
ISBN-10: 1529415462
Pagini: 384
Dimensiuni: 128 x 196 x 26 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Quercus Books
Colecția Arcadia
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

De ce să citești această carte

Această carte se adresează celor care doresc mai mult decât o simplă aventură SF, oferind o experiență intelectuală unde arta devine armă și portal. Cititorul câștigă o perspectivă inedită asupra conservării patrimoniului uman într-un context extrem. Este un motiv concret de lectură pentru fanii stilului britanic inventiv, fiind o poartă de intrare perfectă către universul creat de Andrew Caldecott înainte de a trece la continuarea sa, Simul.


Descriere

A hugely compelling, dark, offbeat adventure from the bestselling author of ROTHERWEIRD.


'A deeply strange but also deeply compelling world' Blue Book Balloon


The world has become a dangerous place: the atmosphere has turned toxic, destroying almost all life, and most of humanity too.

Survivors live in domes protected by chitin shields, serving one or other of the last two great companies. A long period of uneasy collaboration between Tempestas and Genrich is about to end, and they have very different visions for mankind's future.

Far from these centres of power stands the Museum Dome, home to mankind's finest paintings and artefacts and their curator, a young man, Fogg, who has laboured for three years without a single visitor.

Then a single mysterious pill - a momenticon - appears in the Museum and triggers a series of bewildering events, embroiling Fogg and his unexpected new companions in a desperate fight against the dark forces which threaten to overwhelm all that remains.

And time is running out.


'Compelling and enrapturing . . . captures the reader from the first page to the last. A five-star read' Grimdark Magazine

'One of the UK's most intriguing imaginations. Momenticon is whimsical science fiction at its finest' Geek Dad

Recenzii

A history-tragic-comedy all rolled into one, Rotherweird is intricate and crisp, witty and solemn: a book not unlike other books, but with special and dangerous properties. Line by line, silent and adroit, it opens a series of trap-doors in the reader's imagination

One of the UK's most intriguing imaginations. His novels remind me very much of Neal Stephenson and this book put me in mind of Josiah Bancroft's Selin Ascends. These comparisons I make as an absolute compliment. Momenticon is whimsical science fiction at its finest: a satisfying jigsaw where the bigger picture doesn't become visible until the final piece is slotted into place
Sheer post-apocalyptic weirdness . . . Momenticon is wild but fun
It feels non-stop: constantly splitting the protagonists up and bringing them together again, delivering a series of growing climaxes and then leaving readers hanging for a concluding second volume
One of the most unique books I've read . . . compelling and enrapturing story that captures the reader from the first page to the last. Caldecott managed to craft something that is utterly his own . . . a five-star read
A book that is unlike anything else you have read
Momenticon is a strange dreamlike tale that was just wonderful
Caldecott's prose is very readable, and his world very inventive
A gripping and enthralling trip into a phantasmagorical world
Lean into the weirdness and you're bound to find something you love! Caldecott is in a league of his own. His style is distinct, his voice unmistakable
Momenticon packs an enormous lot in, keeping its protagonists (and the reader) on their toes . . . and taking both into a deeply strange but also deeply compelling world
Ingenious . . . an enjoyable romp
Has the arbitrary and rather hallucinogenic atmosphere of the Alice in Wonderland books
Baroque, Byzantine and beautiful - not to mention bold. An enthralling puzzle picture of a book
Compelling

Magnificent
Darkly hypnotic
A rip-roaring adventure through a brilliantly weird and wonderful dystopian landscape. I can't imagine what'll happen in the next book but I can't wait to find out!
Weird, mad and utterly bloody brilliant. Caldicott's latest offering to offbeat fantasy is not to be missed. Featuring his trademarked style, absurdist humour and a cast of larger-than-life characters, this was a joy to read
I thoroughly enjoyed the journey in to Caldecott's world. I read this book in 3 days, no mean feat as it is detailed but totally absorbing . . . It is simply brilliant. Congratulations to the author
Momenticon is wild but fun and works within its own crazy frame of reference. The trick is to accept the fantastical premise . . . it feels non-stop, splitting the protagonists up and bringing them together again, delivering a series of growing climaxes and then leaving readers hanging for an anticipated concluding second volume
Caldecott is marvellously imaginative in his intricate dystopian world-building . . . This is a wonderfully entertaining, compelling and immersive fantasy read, with plenty of suspense and tension, in which Caldecott successfully creates an equally engaging and original a world as Rotherweird. Highly recommended
Momenticon was one of the books I was most looking forward to reading this year, and it has not disappointed even those high expectations . . . Anyone who enjoys fantasy adventure books will love these . . . The end leaves things up in the air, ready for a sequel - I'm already desperate to get my hands on it!
After the brilliant Rotherweird trilogy, it would likely take something extraordinary to reach the same heights or even surpass it. Thankfully with Momenticon, the author has turned out an exceptionally spellbinding novel that transcends the norm and enters the realms of the sublime
Momenticon is the first in a wonderful new series by Andrew Caldecott. What a mind this man must have! I experienced this book as a warning about what will happen when climate change finally goes up a few gears
This book was strange and I adored it. When I saw Alice in Wonderland meets Station Eleven I knew I had to read it and I was not disappointed. This was a wild ride of a read . . . When I finished I just sat staring and thinking it is definitely one of those books. Well written with a great atmosphere and compelling storyline and well-developed characters. I couldn't put it down . . . A great read
Caldecott successfully creates an equally engaging and original a world as Rotherweird. Highly recommended.
Momenticon is a perplexing and brilliant story full of literary and artistic rabbit holes and quirky characters. It ends on a cliffhanger and I want to continue this journey for sure.
I'm not sure there are enough words that can accurately describe this weird, brilliant, funny and adventurous read.