Book Review: Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill
Highly entertaining piece of sci-fi dystopian literature that will make you laugh, cringe, shout hooray and laugh some more.
Durango is the chief of a band of rouge Regulators. Together with his motley crew davos they fight to protect a group of Martian miners from the evil, flesh eating Draeu led by an equally evil Queen.
This novel was entreatingly good (and fun) for so many reasons. For one thing, it is a sci-fi dystopian (I <3 dystopia) book. I liked the inventive world created by Gill. His world is interesting (heck, I mean it takes place on Mars after all), but he doesn’t let the world-building take over the story. Obviously, it is a major part of the story but he doesn’t drone on and on about specifics. I have always found these Mad Max type stories appealing because something as simple as water is a precious commodity, but getting an AI implant or rocketing into space is normal. Maybe it is the desperation I like, you know the struggle for survival with high tech equipment all around that can’t quench your thirst or your hunger.
My favorite character is Durango. Although young, he is an extremely intelligent leader with quick wit and a good sense of morals. I love the relationship he has with his AI, Mimi. Although she is only an AI she seems to be more (more human), and she truly cares and looks out for Durango.
Durango’s davos. They are truly endearing, in the way only a bunch of odd characters can be. His second in command is Vienne. She is fierce, an excellent marksman and warrior and totally loyal and devoted to Durango. She would lay down her life for him, not only because she is honored bound by the tenants but also because I think she loves him. Fuse and Jenkins round out his crew and provide the much needed and funny comic relief.
I also enjoyed all the nods to some of my favorite bands and songs of the 90s and a much-quoted Monty Python movie. While I will keep mum on specifies I will say that each nod truly has meaning to the overall story. LOL – try to figure that out!
(FYI: listen to our podcast discussion here, for more info on Gills check out his blog.)
I give this book 4 STACKS!
See you in the STACKS,
Stacy – who is off to keep it copasetic…
Scifi, Monty Python and dystopia?? Yes, please!
@She – we like you!!
Basically, what ‘She’ said! This sounds like a good deal of fun!
BHS is one of my most anticipated releases this year. I cannot wait to pick up a copy along with Mockingjay next week. I’m glad to hear you liked it!
I picked this one up last week and am looking forward to getting to it in my TBR! Glad you enjoyed it.
This is my favourite book…. and I have read lots of books! so I suggest this to everyone willing to listen to me go on about this book!!!
This is my favourite book…. and I have read lots of books! so I suggest this to everyone willing to listen to me go on about this book!!!
@Rachel YAY!!! I think this is a great book too.