Aspects
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4.6 • 7 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Enter the captivating world of John M. Ford's final masterpiece, where politics, magic, and adventure intertwine in an epic tale unlike any other.
Join Varic, Coron of the Corvaric Coast, as he navigates the halls of Parliament. Uncover mysteries with the Archmage Birch in Strange House. Traverse the mountains alongside the Palion Silvern, Sorcerer, in the company of Lady Longlight.
In Aspects, John M. Ford, hailed as "the best writer in America, bar none" by Robert Jordan, weaves a tapestry of abdicated kings, sorcerous machine guns, ancient empires, and divination. This extraordinary work of high fantasy and sword and sorcery showcases Ford's unparalleled storytelling prowess and imaginative worldbuilding.
Described as "a great writer who is really f*****g brilliant" by Neil Gaiman, Ford's Aspects is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy, gaslamp fiction, and alternative history. Immerse yourself in a realm where magic, palace intrigue, and speculative fiction converge, promising an unforgettable journey through the brilliance of one of America's greatest science fiction and fantasy authors.
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Fans and sci-fi devotees unfamiliar with Ford (1957–2006) alike will celebrate the publication of his final epic fantasy, unfinished at the time of his death but nevertheless a showcase for the lambent prose and imaginative worldbuilding that put him on par with much-better-known authors. The plot starts with a bang, before easing into the political conflicts driving the well-crafted characters: the reader is thrown into a duel in the capital of the Lescoray Republic, between politician Coron Varic and cavalry officer Chase. The physical combat serves as prologue to much more subtle conflict in the halls of parliament. There, following prosaic motions "to demolish historical structures," Varic and his colleagues take up debate over subjecting sorcerers to damages, like any other provider of bargained-for services, if, for example, a spell to cause rain ends up drowning livestock or washing away crops. That sets up a clash between practitioners of magic and legislators, leading into a clever story line packed with action and intrigue. Neil Gaiman's moving introduction remembering his friend and his oeuvre is an added treat. George R.R. Martin and Avram Davidson fans should rush to catch up on this gifted writer's works.
