Seven continents. Seven Chinese kings. A benevolent rule and a stable, sensual, high-tech society. But the T'ang overlords no longer control all three hundred levels of City Earth. Revolution is brewing. As the all-powerful Seven plot the boldest imaginable counterstrike, a plan to control the minds of all humankind, Chung Kuo speeds toward cataclysm, and the final game between East and West, between the privileged Above and the downtrodden Below--a monumental confrontation with forty billion lives in the balance. An epic that draws us into an alternative world so read that we become true denizens of the new Middle Kingdom, touched by tomorrow's longings . . . driven by forces as ancient as the first human breath.
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"An instant classic, equaling or even exceeding its precursors--Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, Jean Auel's Earth Children books, and above all, Frank Herbert's much-beloved Dune series . . . Wingrove's vision is seductive in its exotic character and lucid evocation . . . His achievement is astounding."--Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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Seven continents. Seven Chinese kings. A benevolent rule and a stable, sensual, high-tech society. But the T'ang overlords no longer control all three hundred levels of City Earth. Revolution is brewing. As the all-powerful Seven plot the boldest imaginable counterstrike, a plan to control the minds of all humankind, Chung Kuo speeds toward cataclysm, and the final game between East and West, between the privileged Above and the downtrodden Below--a monumental confrontation with forty billion lives in the balance. An epic that draws us into an alternative world so read that we become true denizens of the new Middle Kingdom, touched by tomorrow's longings . . . driven by forces as ancient as the first human breath.
"An instant classic, equaling or even exceeding its precursors--Isaac Asimov's Foundation series, Jean Auel's Earth Children books, and above all, Frank Herbert's much-beloved Dune series . . . Wingrove's vision is seductive in its exotic character and lucid evocation . . . His achievement is astounding."--Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
More of the same incredible saga!,
This review is from: The Broken Wheel: A Chung Kuo Novel (Paperback)
David Wingrove gives us another incredible look into the intricate world of Chung Kuo! I have yet to encountetr an author who can produce such consistent work. If you have liked any book in the Chung Kuo series, you'll love this one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Second Novel Is As Rich As The First,
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This review is from: The Broken Wheel: A Chung Kuo Novel (Paperback)
This second novel is as rich as the first. Wingrove is truly a sci-fi force. The characters are vividly portrayed, both good and evil, and the complex plots and subplots are a true delight for me, a fan of this genre. Wingrove seems to be able to keep a story alive while not causing the reader to lapse into incredulity. Devore is up to his usual tricks, with a few powerful allies, and the members of the T'ang are slowly losing power as the Seven is struck by assassinations and dissent. Events in this novel -- the allegiances that are forged and the ties that are broken -- will surprise some. I can see where some people might be intimidated by this series because of its scope and length but to anyone who is looking for a mixture of superior, intelligent science fiction with a soap-operatic yet action-oriented feel, then this series fits the bill...bar none. In addition, there is a welcome emergence of very strong female characters in this novel that continues into the third novel of the series. Be forewarned, however; the sheer number of characters can be frustrating if you haven't read Chung Kuo first.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excuse my language,but: it's dope!!!!!!!,
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This review is from: The Broken Wheel: A Chung Kuo Novel (Paperback)
Broken Wheel continues with the spellbinding quality of its predecessor. As if you actually are in The Great City yourself! What I do find strange, however are the passages in the Domain and frankly I skipped all the parts in which Ben Shepherd had sex with his own sister.Also certain historical facts seem a little bit "off the wall".For instance, there's an edict that controls technological development, yet when it comes to technology needed for the story line, it seems that "any goes"(when it comes to GenSyn-Hoes). Other than that it is even more exciting than The Middle Kingdom since it promises the wildest changes to come to the imaginary society of City Earth or Chung Kuo.Can't wait to read the sequals!!
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