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The Alchemist (2011)

by Paolo Bacigalupi(Favorite Author)

3.7 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

159606353X (ISBN13: 9781596063532)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Subterranean Press

review 1: Not sure if apart from this book and "The Executioness" by Tobias Buckell, this universe is further explored, but it was simply captivating. Whenever magic is used, an ivy-like plague grows in the world, kingdoms have been lost, and magic is now forbidden to all but those approved by the government. When one failed inventor finally discovers the way to offset the challenge, all is lost because of alternate uses of his creation. A fantastic little story, well worth your time.
review 2: Fascinating novella that examines a world where every use of magic has a terrible consequence - the ever-encroaching bramble that is taking over the world. One man tries desperately to find a way to stop it, but may doom his family in the process.I really enjoyed this, and actuall... morey wish that it could have been a full novel. I can hope that Bacigalupi will someday decide to continue the story - I'd certainly read it. less

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