Jun 15, 2020WCL_Kiirstin rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A vivid, wild ride into the heart of a "future" apocalyptic version of Toronto. The language and the characters are wonderful. The book suffers slightly from telling us too much about how we got to the point where downtown Toronto is a…
Feb 03, 2012Incarnadine rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Hopkinson's first novel, which is set in downtown Toronto. Her writing powers were yet to peak, but if you are intrigued by Carribean-inspired fantasy/sci-fi, then you should pick up this book!
Sep 06, 2011zyzzyvette rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I was expecting something along the lines of Octavia Butler, but despite similar themes I felt the writing, plot, characters, etc., were pretty flat in comparison. It's a very short book, but I couldn't make myself finish it.
Winner of the 1998 Warner Aspect First Novel Contest
Winner of the 1999 Locus Award for Best First Novel
Shortlisted for the 1998 Philip K. Dick Award
Selected for Canada Reads 2008
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