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jelundberg's review against another edition
5.0
My review of this book can be found at SF Site: http://www.sfsite.com/08a/cl325.htm
troglodata's review against another edition
2.0
In a word: disappointing! I jumped straight from [b:Boneshaker|1137215|Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1)|Cherie Priest|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1312047238s/1137215.jpg|1124460] to this, hoping to get to learn more about--or at least hear the survival rates!--of the characters I'd so grown to love from the first book. However, aside from one minor character in Boneshaker becoming a main player in Clementine, and a few throwaway references to, what, one or two other minor characters? It's an all new playing field in more ways than one. Not exactly what I was hoping for. Aside from that, the story felt plodding in spots, somewhat padded, and a little pat. (Some pieces of information revealed themselves a little too conveniently: where you'd normally expect the main characters to have to work to figure things out, the answers were practically--really almost literally, sometimes--falling into their laps.) I have some trepidation about continuing with the Clockwork Century series, but we'll see.
jacieandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting little novel, I didn’t particularly care for captain Hainey in Boneshaker so I was surprised that this 2nd book followed his story but I very much liked the addition of Maria to this series.
tacanderson's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great addition to the Clockwork Century series. This book was a limited run done through a different, smaller publisher so it's one not most fans have read. Although now you can get it digitally, which is what I did. If you're a Cherie Priest, Clockwork Century fan then I highly recommend you get this book and the original short story, Tanglefoot [b:Tanglefoot|7670787|Tanglefoot (The Clockwork Century)|Cherie Priest|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1334898635s/7670787.jpg|10282114]. Read Taglefoot first and then this one. It includes some of the same characters that don't show up in [b:Boneshaker|1137215|Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1)|Cherie Priest|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1312047238s/1137215.jpg|1124460], or the other books. It's short (more like a novella) but really good.
theladydoor's review against another edition
3.0
I absolutely loved [a:Cherie Priest|221253|Cherie Priest|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1263959704p2/221253.jpg]'s first novel in her Clockwork Century, [b:Boneshaker|1137215|Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1)|Cherie Priest|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312047238s/1137215.jpg|1124460], and hoped that this second book in the series would live up to it. However, I must say that it did not grab me in the same way, and I found myself waiting for the end of the book, which is not a pleasant feeling to have.
For a start, the characters in this book are drawn in broader strokes than in the first novel. In Boneshaker, we really get to know Briar and Zeke. We learn about their pasts and motivations for their actions in Priest's clear prose amidst some really excellent action scenes. Clementine keeps the action tense and exciting, but forgoes any real character development, perhaps due to its short length.
In Clementine the action unfolds through the eyes of two characters. First is Maria Isabella Boyd, a former spy for the Confederate army turned actress turned private investigator for the Pinkerton Agency. Though Priest spells out her life story in considerable detail, the reader never really gets a sense of who she is as a person, and her character stays stale throughout the novel. The other, Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey, was previously introduced in Boneshaker, but I must confess I remember little about him. His role in this novel is the same as so many captains in literature, the indefatigable seeker of something precious. In this case, it is his airship, which was stolen from him to carry Union supplies, or so he thinks.
Belle and Hainey meet and end up teaming together after a series of contrived revelations inform Belle that the ship is carrying something that will decimate her hometown. She ignores her mission objective and decides to work with Hainey. The resulting action is entertaining, but not memorable.
Overall, I would say this is a disappointing sequel to Boneshaker. I will probably still read the following novels in Priest's series though, as I hope the skill she showed in Boneshaker will make a reappearance.
For a start, the characters in this book are drawn in broader strokes than in the first novel. In Boneshaker, we really get to know Briar and Zeke. We learn about their pasts and motivations for their actions in Priest's clear prose amidst some really excellent action scenes. Clementine keeps the action tense and exciting, but forgoes any real character development, perhaps due to its short length.
In Clementine the action unfolds through the eyes of two characters. First is Maria Isabella Boyd, a former spy for the Confederate army turned actress turned private investigator for the Pinkerton Agency. Though Priest spells out her life story in considerable detail, the reader never really gets a sense of who she is as a person, and her character stays stale throughout the novel. The other, Captain Croggon Beauregard Hainey, was previously introduced in Boneshaker, but I must confess I remember little about him. His role in this novel is the same as so many captains in literature, the indefatigable seeker of something precious. In this case, it is his airship, which was stolen from him to carry Union supplies, or so he thinks.
Belle and Hainey meet and end up teaming together after a series of contrived revelations inform Belle that the ship is carrying something that will decimate her hometown. She ignores her mission objective and decides to work with Hainey. The resulting action is entertaining, but not memorable.
Overall, I would say this is a disappointing sequel to Boneshaker. I will probably still read the following novels in Priest's series though, as I hope the skill she showed in Boneshaker will make a reappearance.
aigra's review against another edition
5.0
Pirates! Airships!!! Yes, I'm predictable, but I enjoyed this book a lot more than the previous one from this series for these two reasons.
mad_about_books's review
5.0
Putting down DREADNOUGHT and picking up this one... So easy on a Kindle!
I'm happy to say that starting DREADNOUGHT before CLEMENTINE did not detract from either book. Although there is an overlap in characters, CLEMENTINE is not exactly a sequel to BONESHAKER.
I do like the Civil War aspect of Cherie Priest's contribution to steampunk. Although Victorian England seems the natural venue, the Americas in the late 19th century also affords a great backdrop for steam creations.
From my experience, a definite aspect of steampunk seems to be the self-sufficient heroine. There is a strong, female figure heading the cast in every steampunk book or story that I've read so far.
Again, I'm not telling you the story. I will say that this cross-country dirigible chase keeps our heroine, Belle Boyd, on her toes.
I'm happy to say that starting DREADNOUGHT before CLEMENTINE did not detract from either book. Although there is an overlap in characters, CLEMENTINE is not exactly a sequel to BONESHAKER.
I do like the Civil War aspect of Cherie Priest's contribution to steampunk. Although Victorian England seems the natural venue, the Americas in the late 19th century also affords a great backdrop for steam creations.
From my experience, a definite aspect of steampunk seems to be the self-sufficient heroine. There is a strong, female figure heading the cast in every steampunk book or story that I've read so far.
Again, I'm not telling you the story. I will say that this cross-country dirigible chase keeps our heroine, Belle Boyd, on her toes.
kblincoln's review against another edition
3.0
Much like the other books in The Clockwork Century, Clementine is a mixed bag for me.
Love the action. Love the alternate history. Love the idea of each character.
Frustrated by not being able to spend in depth time with each tantalizing character and unhappy with the lack of attachment to the main heroine.
Still, totally worth reading.
This Book's Food Designation Rating: More tapas and turkey burgers (see my review of Boneshaker and Dreadnought) that look good, are enjoyable going down, but leave you vaguely unsatisfied at the end.
Love the action. Love the alternate history. Love the idea of each character.
Frustrated by not being able to spend in depth time with each tantalizing character and unhappy with the lack of attachment to the main heroine.
Still, totally worth reading.
This Book's Food Designation Rating: More tapas and turkey burgers (see my review of Boneshaker and Dreadnought) that look good, are enjoyable going down, but leave you vaguely unsatisfied at the end.