The Prey of Gods

One of the most surprising stories I've read in a Long time. Nicky takes us on a wild, magical, bit of science fiction.

A quirky mix of SF and Fantasy set in a future South Africa. Humans, robots, and demi-gods, in a strange plot, all competing for power by various means.

I'm afraid it did not do it for me; I had to struggle to finish it.

This book was the result of ‘shelf surfing' and it never results in an enjoyable read for me. Perusing the ‘new books' or ‘fiction' shelf at the local library or buying an interesting book cover at the local bookstore seems to always result in a very depressing or unsatisfactory read. And this was was not different.

It seemed like 95% of the characters were ‘seedy' and what they were saying was negative and depressing. I was hoping to get a sense of storytelling in South Africa, I'm crossing my fingers this was the exception and not the rule.

Vacation reads #8
It felt a little too much stuff in too small of a package. I loved lots of it. The powers, the relationships, the overthetopness. Maybe there will be more books set in this world? What was up with the dik dik virus tho? I though that would play a part?

This book is BANANAS in about 1000 awesome ways and I was 100% in for the crazy the whole darn time. What a unique and interesting spin on the fantasy and sci-fi genres. I hope Nicky Drayden writes more books soon, because I need more of this kind of crazy in my life!

A mythological, techno-magical modern tale with an interesting cast of characters.