The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves.
October 14, 2008.
Okay, a few more words. You may remember that I have a deep and abiding love for Volume I: The Pox Party. Not only do I think it was one of the most finely written pieces of fiction (not just Ya fiction – fiction in general) to pass in front of my eyeballs, I adored the period language and the history and the character of Octavian himself. I’ve been keeping my ears perked ever since I finished it for the second volume. I want it in my hands now. Or at least as soon as I’ve had a chance to reread the first one.
If you haven’t read The Pox Party yet, and like smart historical fiction and fab language, what are you waiting for?
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May 9, 2008 at 3:56 am
babelbabe
i don’t know! Will go get from library right now….
May 9, 2008 at 9:34 am
jessmonster
I think you will like it. If you don’t, I might have to reevaluate my opinion of you (just kidding – kind of).
May 10, 2008 at 9:38 am
Katya
You know, I’ve picked this book up and put it down over and over. I think I’ll go to the library and get it.
May 11, 2008 at 10:37 am
babelbabe
started it this morning….1/4 through it – love it.
May 11, 2008 at 11:05 am
Constantin
I was a bit surprised to find such “serious” language in a book tagged as YA. (I listened to the audio version.) It’s really a one-of-a-kind book.
May 11, 2008 at 4:55 pm
jess
I think that Anderson has high – but not unrealistic – expectations of his readers. I like that in a YA novel.
bb, I’m so glad you’re into it!