The Advent Of Black Chamber

At last I have received (what I think is) a review copy of the new Black Chamber by SM Stirling. Thank you, Mr Stirling.

I am unsure how to proceed. It has not been my practice to read a new book from cover to cover, then to write a short article reviewing the work in its entirety. Instead, I post while reading, sometimes focusing on quite specific details.

I gather that the book has been on sale since July 3. It already contains quotes from reviews. Thus, I will not be guilty of "spoilers" if I discuss the work at a more leisurely rate.

Real life has become intrusive:

England in the World Cup semi-final yesterday evening;
driving friend Nygel to a plant center this morning;
a Buddhist funeral at Lancaster Crematorium this afternoon;
important events tomorrow and on Saturday.

I am also rereading Poul Anderson's The Avatar (and mentally drafting a post) and Stieg Larsson's The Girl Who Played With Fire. The blog will continue to happen although maybe at a more modest pace.

Onward and upward.