Title: The Affinity Bridge
Series: Newbury and Hobbes #1
Author: George Mann
Genre: Steampunk, Sci-fi
Pages: 350
Reading Level: Adult
Content: R (violence, drug use, scary and mature themes, some gore)
I bought this book at a bargain bookstore and almost feel like I ripped them off. Even though I didn’t love this book, I still underpaid for it.
I’ve been wanting to dive into the steampunk genre for some time, but I keep getting distracted by my faves. Every now and then, though, I do pick up something steam and always seem to enjoy it. The main problem with this book is that it has a reputation and I let myself get caught up in the hype. I was expecting, maybe, too much from it. In any case, I did like it and here’s why.
The story is a mystery in the manner of Sherlock Holmes but set in a world of steam with large blimps floating over London and zombie-like creatures lurking in the dark. This isn’t a spoiler, this is how the book opens up- and what an opening it is. Holmes and Watson are played by Sir Newbury and his assistant Miss Hobbs (who I liked right away).
Punch card powered Automata are at the center of the great mystery which involves royalty, a blimp crash, and a few murders. The pace ebbs and flows and the promise of “dark arts” is lacking. The descriptions were probably my favorite part. All in all, I can’t complain too much. It’s a good story and a credit to the genre. I plan to read more in this series (I think it’s a series).
I give this book a 4.
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12 replies on “#Review: The Affinity Bridge #mystery #paranormal #book”
I don’t read nearly enough steampunk either. Glad you enjoyed the book.
I feel like I could totally read more.
Maybe you should try this one.
Hmm…sounds interesting. I haven’t tried a steampunk book yet, but the genre intrigues me.
I do love the jewelry. Does that count? 😉
Gotta start somewhere; why not with jewelry?
Glad to know you enjoyed it. I haven’t pursued steampunk much myself, though I have seen a few good movies. No books yet.
I think it’s worth checking out, but maybe ask around and read one highly recommended by friends you trust.
Okay. My wife’s my most trusted source.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret has some steampunk elements. That was fun.
I like the cover and the title. I’ve only read a couple of steampunk novels and they were pretty good. I love it when I run across a good book bargain. Dollar Tree sometimes has some interesting offerings.
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I know what you mean. Bargains are the best, and yes, the cover pulled me in too.
I always hate to read a book or watch a movie after it has been critically praised or one an award because it inevitably raises my expectation level. Which is unfair to the work. I try not to read reviews beforehand for that very reason.
I agree. I avoid spoiler reviews and I don’t watch movie trailers, but still, hype creeps in.
I do enjoy the odd steampunk here and there, and this one sounds interesting.