![]() ![]() It's got an espionage style plot that is expanded by the singular abilities of each "changed" person. There has been a recent surge in alternative "superhuman" novels, none are as dark or as gripping or indeed as alternative as The Violent Century. They were enrolled and trained by the mysterious "old man" as secret agents in a secret war. In 1932 a quantum wave swept the globe giving some strange powers such as to create ice and snow, wind back time or even make things dissapear. Like a select few, Fogg and Oblivion were altered by the Vomacht machine. With The Violent Century the author turns his attention to war, the second world war to be precise. His voice is confident, it's boldy unique and daring. It has to be said that Lavie Tidhar is a master linguist. The Violent Century has been one of my Holiday reads, a book I bought when it first appeared but had not had time to enjoy until now. ![]()
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