Ink and Bone The Great Library Book 1 eBook Rachel Caine
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Ink and Bone The Great Library Book 1 eBook Rachel Caine
The Library of Alexandria never died and instead took over the world really. A bit of steampunk flair plus no printing press in the world and a bit of magic. Automata and mirrored writing let the Library exist everywhere, but they control all knowledge - only approved books are mirrored to the public. A healthy illegal trade exists and the scion of one such family is now a trainee as a family spy. There is a good bit of drama and a touch of YA romance. Really gripping story and excellent world creation. Excited for the next entry.Tags : Ink and Bone (The Great Library Book 1) - Kindle edition by Rachel Caine. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Ink and Bone (The Great Library Book 1).,ebook,Rachel Caine,Ink and Bone (The Great Library Book 1),Berkley,Books & Libraries,Fantasy - General,Romance - General,Alexandrian Library,Alternative histories (Fiction),Alternative histories (Fiction).,Books & Libraries,Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12),Dystopias,Dystopias.,Fantasy - General,Fiction,Libraries;Fiction.,Romance - General,YOUNG ADULT FICTION,YOUNG ADULT FICTION Romance General,Young Adult Fiction Books & Libraries,Young Adult Fiction Dystopian,Young Adult Fiction Fantasy General,YOUNG ADULT FICTION Romance General,Young Adult Fiction Books & Libraries,Young Adult Fiction Dystopian,Young Adult Fiction Fantasy General,Alexandrian Library,Alternative histories (Fiction),Dystopias,Fiction,YOUNG ADULT FICTION,Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)
Ink and Bone The Great Library Book 1 eBook Rachel Caine Reviews
I am utterly, completely hooked! This was my first encounter with Rachel Caine’s work and she has sunk her writing claws deep into my reading heart. I was up past the midnight hour finishing this book because I simply could not reach a point where I was ready to put it down.
The Great Library regulates the public’s access to knowledge through the use of alchemy and blanks (imagine e readers under the Library’s control). To own an original work is strictly prohibited and comes with great risks. Jess Brightwell is a runner (deliverer of black market titles). Hi family supplies books to those who are willing to brave the potential threats if caught. When he is sent to the Great Library to train as part of his father’s efforts to place eyes and ears on the “inside”, he discovers his obedience and loyalty to his family will be put to the ultimate test. Jess thrives on knowledge and all that the Library aims to preserve. But when he uncovers just how far they will go and what they will sacrifice to protect this knowledge and their foothold, he will face the ultimate challenge.
Caine delivers a unique cast that is enduring and offers constant variety. There is a welcomed amount of diversity the works beautifully in engaging and connecting the reader. Jess Brightwell is intelligent and well-rounded but not without his own trials. His love for the written word and continuous struggle with family loyalty versus his morals and the Library provide a nice balance of tension and admiration that establishes him as credible, allowing a more personal link with the reader. The supporting characters are not without their own merit as they each contribute equally to the story.
While many of us are no stranger to dystopian worlds where books and reading are the center of conflict, Ink and Bone takes this familiar story and ups the ante to extreme heights. With an ever evolving plot that continues to thicken by the page, elements of a dynamic magic system and alchemy supply new facets that feed into what quickly becomes a truly original and compelling plot. Incorporating cultural factors and aspects of steampunk beautifully intermingled with libraries, black market books and even a war-zone in a constantly changing setting guarantee excitement.
I am including a note on the unabridged audio edition as I ended receiving this on audible as well, so I am reviewing both. Published by Recorded Books and narrated by Julian Elfer, it is approximately 10 hrs and 26 minutes in length. Elfer’s narration is outstanding and proved to add a deserved air and life to the story that only serves to enhance it. Accurately paced delivery and clear and concise dialog performance make this an ideal audiobook for fans.
Caine’s writing is clever and crisp. She sets a fluid and fast paced tone that fuels the adventure and creates an effortless experience. Events segue beautifully and her eye for detail leaves nothing for want other than the sequel! Ink and Bone is a fully immersive experience that promotes thought. It tackles and challenges the effects on society when governing systems attempt to manipulate or control knowledge. A must read for fans of dystopian fantasies who enjoy divergent stories!
I really enjoyed this book, for me it had me hooked to find out what happens next. The characters were so well written and real that they just made you feel like they were people you know. The author created a world that could be possible and brings you into that world flawlessly.
In an alternate reality the Library controls and rules this world, where it is illegal to own a book. Instead the Library could send you a copy temporarily, controlling all information and deciding what is good for the masses. The story follows Jess, a boy from a family of smugglers that steal original copies of books and sells them in the black market for profit. It follows his journey as he learns little by little that the library isn't what he thought it was and how it changes his life.
This book was a quick read and the plot moved smoothly to keep you moving through the story. I will say that the beginning of the book was a set up to the world and the dynamics of the world that it did move slowly. Even when it did seem to move slow it wasn't boring and I think the set up was needed to get you acquainted with how everything works so that the story could have a real world feel.
I will be sticking to this series and will get the next novel.
I can’t believe I waited so long to read this book. Ink and Bone is amazing! Ink and Bone is a book about books. Now that the sequel is about to come out, I am kinda glad I waited to read this. I need the sequel immediately!
Jess lives in a world where books are controlled by The Great Library. The Great Library controls the flow of information in the world. Jess starts off as a runner for his family. His family steals original versions of books and trades them in the black market. Jess isn’t really interested in the family business. His father could see that early on, and set him up with a good education. An education good enough to get him into The Great Library’s service so he could continue to work for his family from the inside. Working for the The Great Library would mean Jess is employed by the enemy.
There are three kinds of people in this world.
Librarians work for The Great Library and control the information of the world
Dealers who steal and deal original copies of rare books
Burners who burn books for political protest
Everyone has a journal at birth and is encouraged to write about their lives, the journals become part of the library once a person dies. The Great Library looks good and safe, but it is actually the very thing keeping progress from happening in this world. No one but the library gets original books. In a whole lifetime, you may gain access to an electronic book or get a copied one. Almost no one gets to see an original book.
Books are power in this world. Since the library has all the power, and people don’t know any better, a position with The Great Library is a coveted position. In this word there are no printing presses, no way for a book to be shared. All of the best ideas and technology are used for the library only. Oppression is a thing. Which brings a need for Burners. They don’t want the library to have all the power, they burn books and librarians in protest. They are a real threat to librarians throughout the world.
Jess is sent into training with The Great Library after passing the entrance exam. He might be the most promising student from his part of the world, but he finds he is just one of many who wants a life working with books. The whole story follows Jess in his studies and his rivalries with other students in Alexandria. Some of this story was reminiscent of Harry Potter, but these kids are older. The stakes are higher. The students are more twisted, and there is much more at stake.
The world building in Ink and Bone is pretty amazing. We get to see so much of this world and it is flawlessly described for the reader. I had no problem seeing the world. I have to admit the beginning of this book is a bit slow, but once I got past the first few chapters, and into Jess’ journey, I was completely sucked in. All of the characters are well written. Jess is torn throughout most of this story between reaching his potential for the library and pleasing his family. He knows more than most of his peers and that knowledge is dangerous.
There was a bit of romance, but it is so damned complicated. I loved Morgan and Jess together. There is also some great friendships. Those are hard won though. They also get pretty complicated. Within this story is a great adventure and a lot of danger.
This book made me so grateful to have access to books and knowledge without persecution. I really enjoyed this book. It ends in a good place with no cliffhangers. I want more of the story though, so I can’t wait to read the sequel. Fans of books and YA fictional history will enjoy this story.
The Library of Alexandria never died and instead took over the world really. A bit of steampunk flair plus no printing press in the world and a bit of magic. Automata and mirrored writing let the Library exist everywhere, but they control all knowledge - only approved books are mirrored to the public. A healthy illegal trade exists and the scion of one such family is now a trainee as a family spy. There is a good bit of drama and a touch of YA romance. Really gripping story and excellent world creation. Excited for the next entry.
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