Mary Gentle

[dwndrgn]

Has anyone read 'A Secret History' by Mary Gentle? I've heard mixed reviews but on the surface it sounds like something I'd like. It's about a girl who becomes a mercenary in 15th century Europe. It has fantasy/alternate history/science fiction and a bunch of other stuff mixed in. I found out about this one because I was trying to find info on her newest, which starts with '1610' in the title, aparently another alternate history.

 

[littlemissattitude]

Never heard of it. But it definitely sounds like something I would at least dip into, to see if I liked it.

 

[Brian G Turner]

I've heard the name Mary Gentle - definitely rings bells - but alas I have forgotten which bells she might be ringing.

 

[dwndrgn]

Our library doesn't have any of her books (go figure) so I'll have to check out the couple of local used stores to see if I can find any. If I find one, I'll put up a review as soon as I read it (after I finish this !&^%^$$ Phillip K. Dick novel that has gotten me so depressed I don't know what to do with myself).

Cheers!

 

[rune]

Has anyone read Grunts by this author?

 

[rune]

I've finally got my hands on Grunts, after much deliberation, as I couldnt get it from my library.

I just hope it was worth it

 

[dwndrgn]

I think JP mentioned reading that or another member in the Feb. Forays in Fiction thread...

 

[Jayaprakash Satyamurthy]

I think you can find my review of Grunts in the Reviews board. I didn't like it so well - Polymorphikos did. A fun read for the most part though. What I gather is that most of her other writing is pretty dark and intense fantasy fare.

 

[rune]

Once I get it read I'll post my thoughts. Especially as she doesnt get mentioned much.
It could be a few readers are like me and waiting for more info before trying her work.

 

[Winters_Sorrow]

I read Grunts - it's a nice concept.

I'll not say too much as you've just got it, but it's worth a read.
Gets a bit weird towards the end ......you'll understand when you get there!