The aeronauts windlass is the first of a planned nine book series of fantasy novels by renowned author jim butcher that has been promoted as steampunk, which is somewhat interesting given the fact that that i dont remember a single reference to steam in the whole book. The aeronaut s windlass takes place on a world in which humans live in spires, huge cylindrical arcologies 10,000 feet tall. The book is set in a world in which mankind lives in huge, multistoried towers which are miles high and about two miles in diameter that function as independent countries. Aeronaut s windlass is to me the best example of the genre, what else would you recommend. Aeronauts windlass jim butchers homage to david weber. The aeronauts windlass is available now from penguin books. For the most part it is up my alley but it is a work which i think does have quite a few flaws. When grimm meets with captain ransom, she mentions she made a huge find about a month ago when a merchant ship s cortezclass warship escort left them to chase after some stupid pirates who tried taking them on. Oh, i see the martin dig at the bottom so youre either the same or similar troll that s been shitting all over the sub for a week now. Its the first book in a new series by jim butcher of dresden files fame. The aeronauts windlass cinder spires, book 1 by jim butcher.
It looks like there are four distinct groups to understand but youll need to read the book to see what i mean no spoilers. The aeronauts windlass the cinder spires book 1 shirley. The aeronauts windlass audiobook jim butcher audible. Youre right that it doesnt stand at all on its own, its one long book that.
The characters are off on a diplomatic mission to another spire. Mar 21, 2016 jim butcher has a great new fantasy steam punk series out called the cinder spires. Those that follow the way have no need to proselytize. Once i actually picked up this fast paced novel, i honestly couldnt put down this adventure filled tale involving flying ships, powerful crystals, and did i mention feisty, talking cats. The aeronauts windlass at university book store seattle. Some things that stick out to me about butchers writing is his strong, witty dialogue and concise action scenes. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher the critiquing. Great job of conveying the personality of a cat, by the way, although im not sure they. The first book, the aeronauts windlass, is rich in old world aristocratic political structures known as spires, vintage clothing, blended with magnificent airships, reminding me of the airships in the grimm noir trilogy by larry correa contesting in aerial naval battles, and other typical noir references usually associated.
The aeronauts windlass navy general library program. Now weve known the cinder spires was on the way since butcher revealed it to. The aeronauts windlass is the first book in jims upcoming steampunk series, the cinder spires. The aeronaut s windlass mixes steampunk technologies, magical wars and intelligent cats.
Oct, 2015 this is clearly the first book in a series, but, like rob, a series i want to read more of. There are only a few humans that can understand their language and fewer still. I cannot wait to know more about each and every one of them. Butcher, however, remains a master of his craft, and although you are seemingly weathering a barrage of new information of descriptions, he has a way of keeping the pages turning. The aeronaut s windlass, like many first novels in a series, has an extraordinary amount of worldbuilding. It has a fair amount of dense worldbuilding, but since its integrated organically into the story i. Captain grimm commands the merchant ship, predator.
With the aeronauts windlass, the opening salvo in the cinder spires series, butcher introduces us to gwendolyn lancaster, a trainee in the spirearch guard who also happens to come from a noble house of some high standing in spire albion. This new series is in the steampunk genre, and it seems that jim has been into this genre for a while so theres good reason to get hype. Im pleased the subtle humour has been kept from the dresden books. It s the first book in a new series by jim butcher of dresden files fame. It was one of the rival spires cortezclass shipsa large merchant cruiser. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The aeronauts windlass and millions of other books are available for instant access. Jim is the author of the dresden files, the codex alera novels, and the cinder spires series, which began with the aeronauts windlass. The aeronauts windlass book hennepin county library. Along with her cousin, benedict sorellinlancaster, gwendolyn aims to complete her required one year of. The aeronaut s windlass kindle edition by butcher, jim.
I enjoyed the characters, both protagonists and antagonists. Yeah, i get it that no one actually cares about martin anymore, but grow up. Where does the aeronauts windlass rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Buy a cheap copy of the aeronaut s windlass book by jim butcher.
Information on the olympian affairsequel to the aeronauts. One simply realizes that one already follows the way. The aeronauts windlass jim butcher read online free books. He lives mostly inside his own head so that he can write down the conversation of his imaginary friends, but his head can generally be found in independence, missouri. The cinder spires, book one kindle edition by butcher, jim. So when i picked up the aeronaut s windlash, the first book in his new cinder spires series, i wondered if that frenetic speed would carry over. Most of the affairs of spire albion didnt trouble him. This new series is in the steampunk genre, and it seems that jim has been into this genre for a while so there s good reason to get hype. One such etherealist is efferus effrenus ferus, a kind of obiwan like figure. In this strange realm, some cataclysm has left the surface world uninhabitable, but the ancient builders created spires that stretch miles into the sky. For me, i thought the world itself felt too artificial, with the spires and absolute badlands inbetween. Now, mother, gwendolyn replied absently, we have discussed the matter at length upon multiple occasions.
The aeronauts windlass book one of the cinder spires series, written by jim butcher. The aeronauts windlass, for me, falls more into the dresden files category. Books similar to the aeronauts windlass the cinder. But as conflict between the spires keeps everyone on edge, an. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher librarything. Cinder spires vol i the aeronaut s windlass is out tuesday, 929. I cant in good conscience claim that it is the best book ive ever read but its refreshingly different to most epic fantasy novels. The aeronauts windlass cinder spires, book 1 by jim butcher book cover, description, publication history. Jim butcher goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The aeronaut s windlass and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. I was a little worried initially as to whether the book would meet my hopes, but im pleased to say that on the whole i was very, very pleased with this book and not disappointed in the least.
What did you feel worked in aeronaut s windlass and would like to see more of. The aeronauts windlass is the first novel of the cinder spires series written by jim butcher. The cover and dust jacket text for jim butchers the aeronauts windlass have been released. Aeronauts windlass will be published in the uk by orbit books on. Whimsical maybe but trite and tedious way which made it not arcane in any way. As long as he had predator, he had everything he needed.
Jim butcher has a great new fantasy steam punk series out called the cinder spires. The aer onauts windlass unabridged by butcher, jim, morton, euan isbn. The thought of commodore hamilton rook gaining even more influence in the spire didnt particularly trouble grimm. Jim butcher is the author of the dresden files, the codex alera, and a new steampunk series, the cinder spires. It has a fair amount of dense worldbuilding, but since it s integrated organically into the story i. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the aeronauts windlass. The aeronauts windlass prologue spire albion, habble morning, house lancaster gwendolyn margaret elizabeth lancaster, said mother in a firm, cross voice, you will cease this nonsense at once. He didnt need to watch to know the way the etheric web would. The first few chapterswhile not dullfocus on establishing the main characters and fleshing out the altearth setting. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the cinder spires. Since time immemorial, the spires have sheltered humanity, towering for miles over the mistshrouded surface of the world. Information on the olympian affairsequel to the aeronauts windlass.
Jim is the author of the dresden files, the codex alera novels, and the cinder spires series, which began with the aeronaut s windlass. The aeronaut s windlass, for me, falls more into the dresden files category. S forester s horatio hornblower set in a steampunk world where steel rots and electricity doesnt seem to exist but the ability to use a quasimagical substanceforce called aether allows for interesting takes on familiar technology. If this holds true for cinder spires, the following books must be extraordinary because the aeronaut s windlass was a most entertaining read from start to finish. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher this is the first in a new series by the author of the beloved fanatically so, by many dresden files, and the fact this is the twentythird published novel by the author is evident by the deft storytelling, the elegant characterization, and the delicacy in building a world and a mystery. The aeronauts windlass book the indianapolis public. The cinder spires contains examples of actually, i am him. Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developing scientific marvels, fostering trade alliances, and building fleets of airships to keep the peace. Book references edit aeronauts windlass, prologue aeronauts windlass, ch. There was just not enough substance, so it wasnt strange or fascinating.
And then came the cinder spires, jims book series about a universe were ships powered by magic crystals were used to transport people between spires, cruising through the etheric currents in the air. If this holds true for cinder spires, the following books must be extraordinary because the aeronauts windlass was a most entertaining read from start to finish. The environment is complex and the characters only start to develop in the last half of the book. The first book, the aeronauts windlass, is rich in old world aristocratic political structures known as spires, vintage clothing, blended with magnificent airships, reminding me of the airships in the grimm noir trilogy by larry correa contesting in aerial naval battles, and. Let the trogs in the spires chew one anothers lips off, if that was what suited them. I finally gave up reading it 55% of the way through. This is the place for everything related to the cinder spires book series by jim butcher. Sep 29, 2015 he lives mostly inside his own head so that he can write down the conversation of his imaginary friends, but his head can generally be found in independence, missouri. The cinder spires, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged jim butcher. The aeronauts windlass has a certain flavor that is equal part ya fiction, horatio hornblower and a touch of the codex alera. Cinder spires vol i the aeronauts windlass is out tuesday, 929.
The aeronauts windlass book 1 of the cinder spires by jim. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher galleywampus. A bunch of representatives of various spires are holding a council there to decide which side theyll be on in the war thats coming. A fantastical yet somehow believable world combined with some likeable characters makes for an extremely satisfying. The aeronauts windlass is the first book in a new series the cinder spires, and its a remarkable feat of worldbuilding. In order to decide what to do, we take a count of everyone for and against it, and then do whatever the larger side wishes to do. Jan 22, 2018 the aeronaut s windlass is a book which should be right up my alley with jim butcher one of my favorite authors, a mixed steampunk and fantasy premise, plus lots of pulpy action. I only ask because the resemblance between mcgraths grimm and that. Review of the aeronauts windlass, the first book in the new the cinder spires series by dresden files author jim butcher. The aeronaut s windlass, the fun first novel in butcher s new cinder spires series, is yet another mashup. Im afraid i only got a third of the way through and just couldnt be bothered anymore.
He writes the way i wish, hope, and fervently dream to one day be able achieve. His resume includes a laundry list of skills which were useful a couple of centuries ago, and he plays guitar quite badly. The aeronauts windlass by jim butcher, 9780356503653. An avid gamer, he plays tabletop games in varying systems, a. Cats are one of the species of the spires along with humans and warriorborn. I really did try, but think of dune, or middle earth or westeros. The aeronaut s windlass is the first novel of the cinder spires series written by jim butcher. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What really delighted me with this book was the world building and character. I never gave the weird spider things a second thought, but for the series they are the most important thing in that book.
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