The spellbinding saga of the future continues in the year 2211. The Seven T'ang, the ruling dictatorship of the solar system, is weakened by the birth of a special child, and the forces of rebellion and change are spreading from the mega-cities of Earth to a secretive, planet-wide conspiracy on Mars. For generations the T'ang have controlled with mind manipulation and teams of black-clad assassins. But the human urge for freedom cannot be stilled by murder or seduction. Now, as a mad, blood-thirsty ruler plots a coup from within the T'ang, Hans Ebert, his famous face obscured forever behind a mask, begins a new fight for power and love on the red soil of Mars. Revolution may finally free the long-shackled masses, or it may spread unimaginable destruction sufficient to level a world--and the hopes of all worlds to come. The Chung Kuo series brings future centuries to life, portraying men and women caught between great powers fighting for dominance...and yearning for ageless passions for all that life holds dear.
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The fifth installment of Wingrove's saga of a Sinocized twenty-second-century Earth concerns the continuing crumbling of Han rule. Mars revolts and loses most of its population except for the African settlements in its desert. City North America is beset by violence even before it is largely destroyed by a falling orbital settlement. Every other city has its share of riots, assassinations, and terrorism wrought by both rulers and ruled, and the T'ang of City Africa turns into a homicidal maniac in his ambition to become emperor. Wingrove's brisk pacing, abundance of world-building detail, and intriguing characters continue to propel his big story forward. The sheer accumulation of events and characters does, however, make each successive volume a worse place to start the whole shebang than was the preceding one--and Wingrove plans three more. Add this one where its predecessors have been popular. Roland Green
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The spellbinding saga of the future continues in the year 2211. The Seven T'ang, the ruling dictatorship of the solar system, is weakened by the birth of a special child, and the forces of rebellion and change are spreading from the mega-cities of Earth to a secretive, planet-wide conspiracy on Mars. For generations the T'ang have controlled with mind manipulation and teams of black-clad assassins. But the human urge for freedom cannot be stilled by murder or seduction. Now, as a mad, blood-thirsty ruler plots a coup from within the T'ang, Hans Ebert, his famous face obscured forever behind a mask, begins a new fight for power and love on the red soil of Mars. Revolution may finally free the long-shackled masses, or it may spread unimaginable destruction sufficient to level a world--and the hopes of all worlds to come. The Chung Kuo series brings future centuries to life, portraying men and women caught between great powers fighting for dominance...and yearning for ageless passions for all that life holds dear.
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This review is from: Beneath the Tree of Heaven (Chung Kuo Novel , No 5) (Paperback)
Take the chance and embark on a long journey with David Wingrove. You will not be let down. Problem is, you will see nothing of your friends or family for the next three months.But, that is what you are looking for in a book, isn't it?
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Another satisfying book about Chung Kuo,
This review is from: Beneath the Tree of Heaven (Chung Kuo Novel , No 5) (Paperback)
David Wingrove's series continues to keep me coming back for more. The characters are well developed, the intrigues are captivating and the possibilities are scary... Can't wait until the next volume arrives at my door.
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A gripping what-if book,,
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This review is from: Beneath the Tree of Heaven (Chung Kuo Novel , No 5) (Paperback)
What if in the 21st century the western powers were degenerate and the Chineese filled the leadership vacuum. This is another of David Wingrove's well written and researched novels of the world of Chun Ko
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