In their victory they had taken the very heart out of the human race, isolating the true individualists, the geniuses, all the people who represented the hopes, dreams, and discoveries of the future, and imprisoning them in dome colonies on planets hostile to human life. But, taken into custody by the Tyr, there was no longer any place for Daetrin to run, no new name and life for him to assume.
Now he would at last be forced to confront the truth about himself-and if he failed, not just Daetrin but all humans would pay the price…. Dad who was a writer and Mom who was not assured me that the second book would be the hardest to write. At this point I had some fantasy material I wanted to explore, revolving around the concept of a medieval Catholic occultist: the Faustian saga of a man of true faith who hungered for knowledge that his beloved Church had declared off-limits.
So I put that material on a back burner to simmer for a while and looked for a one-book concept to develop in the meantime. That is to say…if vampires really existed, and if they were a natural part of our world, what would happen to them when and if we made contact with alien civilizations? How would said aliens view them? Please note that the tricks or techniques listed in this pdf are either fictional or claimed to work by its creator.
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Loved each and every part of this book. A man--Daetrin--trying to lay low and hide the fact that he was alive a hundred years ago when the Conquest took place and that he can remember a time when things were different. When he is discovered, he is taken to the sector controller and shipped off Earth, never to be allowed back. Because of this he meets a creature somewhat similar to himself, humans making a life on other planets, and helps in the plot to overthrow the alien empire. This is a story about conquest, insurrection, aliens, vampires, lycanthropes, and a love that bypasses physical form.
Brilliantly written, it should be read by everyone that loves sci-fi. And vampires. View 2 comments. Feb 09, Sarah rated it really liked it Shelves: scifi , dark , read-in Regardless, it's well worth the read.
Sep 16, Bookbrow rated it really liked it. Really more of a 4. Friedman is one of the better sci fi writers around. There is such depth to her characters, and richness to the world building, they are substantial fulfilling stories. Jul 03, Paul Spence rated it really liked it Shelves: science-fiction. If you haven't discovered this author yet, this is a good book to start with.
It is mythic and intense. It also contains quite a few surprises. Jun 24, Patrick St-Denis rated it really liked it. Mea culpa: Although C. I have owned the first two for well over two decades, so it's not as though I never had the opportunity to read them. Unlike fantasy works, science fiction titles often don't age very well and I was afraid that it would be the case with these novels. And yet, as a big Fr Mea culpa: Although C. And yet, as a big Friedman fan, I had to remedy that sad state of affairs.
Hence, after much debate, I elected to give The Madness Season a shot. And I'm glad I did for, even twenty-eight years after it was originally published, this book was a satisfying read that definitely deserves more attention.
Here's the blurb: For hundreds of years, Earth has suffered under the yoke of alien conquerors: the dreaded Tyr, a reptilian race in which all individuality is submerged into a single, overarching consciousness. How could I resist? Themes such as freedom, assimilation, individuality, free will, and more are explored in the aftermath of Earth's conquest at the hands of hive-mind aliens. This work was written by a younger C.
Friedman, one that had yet to reach the maturity and the control of her craft that allowed her to come up with a genre classic like Black Sun Rising and its sequels. Still, the author writes with an assurance that already showed a lot of promise. There are various concepts and ideas that form the backdrop of The Madness Season, and overall Friedman managed to rise to the occasion and came up with a superior stand-alone story.
I particularly enjoyed the alienness of the Tyr and the Marra. Daetrin is the main protagonist of this novel. Centuries old, he has buried his secret so deep that his true nature now eludes him. It was quite interesting to discover more about his past lives through the timefugues flashback scenes and how he found a way to live a more or less normal life until the Tyr came. Three hundred years have passed since the conquest and Daetrin is now the only living being on Earth who remembers what life used to be like on the planet.
The man is a terribly flawed character, which made it a pleasure to follow him. The second main perspective is that of Kiri the Marra, a decidedly fascinating lifeform that plays an important role throughout The Madness Season.
There are a few other points of view, but Daetrin and Kiri take center stage throughout. There are certainly pacing issues in various portions of the tale. The book suffered from a slow start and it took a while for readers to understand exactly what Daetrin truly was. It also took some time for the drifting Marra losing her memories to really come into her own.
Inevitably, both Daetrin and Kiri's plotlines converged, but even then it remained unclear as to how they would work together to ultimately free humanity from the yoke of the Tyr.
Such rhythm made for uneven moments that created a bit of confusion from time to time. The Madness Season was never boring, mind you, yet there's no denying that it took longer than expected for the storylines to finally come together. Perhaps it proved to be more difficult for a less experienced C.
Friedman to streamline those aforementioned concepts and ideas into a more fluid narrative? Given the length of the book, the endgame was probably a bit rushed compared to the earlier portions of the tale.
Still, it was a rousing finale that definitely closed the show with aplomb. All in all, for all of its pacing shortcomings, The Madness Season proved to be a satisfying read. One that has aged particularly well, in my humble opinion. So if you want to get a taste of an up-and-coming Friedman, a Friedman that had yet to make a name for herself with the Coldfire trilogy, this science fiction yarn featuring a vampire in space is exactly what you should read.
A fine mix of science fiction tropes and monster lore, with an interestingly flawed protagonists and some cool aliens and settings, this is The Madness Season in a nutshell.
If you're looking for an old-school title to bring on vacation this summer, this could be just what the doctor ordered! For more reviews, check out www. Aug 27, Snus rated it really liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
Definitely spoilers ahead. Introspective, character-driven sci-fi about a vampire in space trying to find a way to force a Borg-like alien overmind to retreat from Earth. Who has a slight complex about the label 'vampire', a dash of self loathing, memory issues, and may or may not be part alien himself.
The prose is beautiful and rich and lets you follow the reasoning of the first person character organically, without info dumping. The only issue I felt was close to the end, where a l Definitely spoilers ahead. The only issue I felt was close to the end, where a little more explanation would have been welcome; or at least to have been in the room with the main character when he makes his bargain to guarantee Earth's freedom, so we can figure out what the consequences might have been.
It would have been nice at that point- as at every other point in the book- to be able to place myself at the crossroads to see whether I would have done the same, but for some reason the author chose to omit that section. Oh well. The rest of it was great. Highly recommend the Coldfire Trilogy too, couldn't get enough of it. Friedman and I have to say I enjoyed it. Sci-fi Earth in ruins Aliens Good stuff!
There was an aspect that the fantasy crowd would probably enjoy, and I personally found it the best part. This story feels like it should have been a trilogy or at least a duology there is just so much there that was barely touched. I look forward to reading more from C. Sep 17, Shane rated it liked it Shelves: sci-fi , with-shelley , reading-challenge , read-in So this book was kind of a conundrum.
It was really long, but didn't "feel" really long. At the same time it was kind of dry often the case with sci-fi, in my experience and slow, but I never really felt bored reading it. The concept was interesting, but not mind blowing, and it wasn't filled with tons of new ideas which is what I usually love about sci-fi. So I think that puts it solidly at 3 stars for me. Jun 28, Douglas Owen rated it really liked it.
I do love a good narrative, and Friedman comes through with a storm on this one. During their journey, they come across many obstacles and difficulties in their path. But, they manage to overcome each one of them and proceed towards making their mission a great success.
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