Review: Class Struggle
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2011
Brand Gamblin has created a world that's part Anthony Burgess, part Michael Moorecock, and all original. In this gritty imagining of a steamy distopia, Brand weaves intrigue and romance, danger and wry wit into a commentary on contemporary society. As Cliffy struggles to rise above his working class roots, he encounters rakes and scoundrels, ignoble nobility and caring assassins.He even learns bear polo.I've been waiting for this book to come out for a long time and have enjoyed watching it develop from the germ of an idea to a full-throated roar of a novel.[transparency disclaimer: I have no financial interest in this work. I'm biased. I know Brand. I designed the cover. I told him about the parts that sucked before he published the book and he changed 'em. I think you should grab a sample anyway and make up your own mind.]