The sword of Kaigen is my first read of the year. What a wonderful book to pull me out of my year long slump (besides that one book I finished last year). Although, I haven’t finished the book yet, I am truly in awe of Wang’s writing, immersive world building and scene setting that feels so natural. I feel like a spirit in the world of Kaigen, watching and listening; conversing with Wang through every chapter. I had to look it up on here to share my awe.
I am an avid reader myself, if there is one book and one author that I would recommend is The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, by the wonderful Philip Dick. I read all his books. In his sci-fi books spirituality is always the underlining topic. I am sure you would love it, even if other titles are more famous than this one, this is absolutely stunning.
The sword of Kaigen is my first read of the year. What a wonderful book to pull me out of my year long slump (besides that one book I finished last year). Although, I haven’t finished the book yet, I am truly in awe of Wang’s writing, immersive world building and scene setting that feels so natural. I feel like a spirit in the world of Kaigen, watching and listening; conversing with Wang through every chapter. I had to look it up on here to share my awe.
Thank you for sharing. I know you won't be disappointed when you finish the book. It's truly exceptional.
If you are looking for good sci-fi heroines, I highly recommend Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents.
Okay. I'll put those titles on my list. I already have Kindred, by Octavia Butler. Looking forward to reading her books.
I am an avid reader myself, if there is one book and one author that I would recommend is The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch, by the wonderful Philip Dick. I read all his books. In his sci-fi books spirituality is always the underlining topic. I am sure you would love it, even if other titles are more famous than this one, this is absolutely stunning.
Thank you for the recommendation. I am not familiar with the author and will definitely check him out.