ISBN: 9780316428941
Editorial: Orbit
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 496
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: "A thrilling, fantastical adventure that introduces a beguiling new world . . . and then rips apart everything you think you know." --S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of BrassFrom city streets where secrets are bartered for gold to forests teeming with fabled beasts, a sweeping epic of forgotten magic and violent conquests unfolds in this richly drawn fantasy inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa. IN THIS WORLD, THERE IS NO DESTINY BUT THE ONE YOU MAKE. In the ancient city of Bassa, Danso is a clever scholar on the cusp of achieving greatness--except he doesn't want it. Instead, he prefers to chase forbidden stories about what lies outside the city walls. The Bassai elite claim there is nothing of interest. The city's immigrants are sworn to secrecy. But when Danso stumbles across a warrior wielding magic that shouldn't exist, he's put on a collision course with Bassa's darkest secrets. Drawn into the city's hidden history, he sets out on a journey beyond its borders. And the chaos left in the wake of his discovery threatens to destroy the empire. Praise for Son of the Storm: "A vibrant tale of betrayal, intrigue, and revolution." --Anthony Ryan, author of The Pariah"An original and fascinating epic fantasy full of bold characters, bloody action, and brutal politics."―James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost"Set in a deftly crafted world of forbidden sorcery, magical beasts, and fractured polities, Okungbowa has created an original and fully conceived new world of fantasy teeming with brilliant possibilities and demanding to be explored!"―P. Djeli Clark, author of A Master of DjinnThe Nameless Republic Son of the Storm Críticas "Energetic... Set in a lush secondary world inspired by West Africa. It's the sort of elaborate classic fantasy scenario with magic and adventure that fans of the genre will adore."--Washington Post"[A]mbition and intrigue cause surprises on nearly every page as characters reach for power in unpredictable and nuanced ways. More importantly, the novel purposefully reveals the lure of power and the generational impact of this intrigue, both from the perspectives of the powerful, and from the points of view of those who do not, will not, or cannot, hold power...The effect is rich, wild, and occasionally dizzying."--NPR Books"Enthralling... This sweeping and politically charged fantasy explores race, gender, and culture in a complex and compelling world."--Buzzfeed News"Highly recommended for fans of epic fantasy based on non-European mythologies...readers who enjoy protagonists on troubled journeys...or anyone who likes to chew on stories with complex shenanigans."--Library Journal (starred review)"I was completely under its spell, eager to see how the story continues."--FIYAH Literary Magazine"It's always refreshing to find fantasies that break with all the old conventions and tropes, and Son of the Storm delivers on this like a flash of lightning in the dark! Set in a deftly craftedworld of forbidden sorcery, magical beasts, and fractured polities, this tale follows three characters whose seemingly disparate journeys are set for a collision course that will rewrite the fate of whole peoples and empires. Suyi Davies Okungbowa has created an original and fully conceived new world of fantasy teeming with brilliant possibilities and demanding to be explored!"--P. Djeli Clark, author of A Master of Djinn"An original and fascinating epic fantasy full of bold characters, bloody action, and brutal politics. I thoroughly enjoyed it!"--James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost"Okungobwa's richly-drawn and ruthlessly strict world never provides its conflicted characters with easy answers. Fantastical beasts and forgotten magic propel a story about ambition, conspiracy, and the elusiveness of belonging. This is epic fantasy that will make you think and leave you unsettled." --Fonda Lee, World Fantasy Award-winning author"A mesmeriz
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Okungbowa, Suyi Davies
- Editorial: Orbit
- N° Paginas: 496
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
