Published: Jan. 15, 2010
Words: 99749 (approximate)
Language: English

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In present-day Prague, an amnesiac is discovered on the city outskirts and taken into a household preparing for a massive anti-globalisation protest. In the 16th century Bohemian capital, a man with no memories is presented to the court of Rudolf II. And in a shining city on the edge of forever, a being of a higher order is about to fall from grace.

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fantasy, magic, alchemy, prague, golem

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Review by: Audrey Driscoll on Feb. 10, 2011 :
Angelglass unfolds in two different time periods in the city of Prague -- the year 1584 and the early 21st century, just as an anti-globalization protest is being planned. In both times, a man without memories turns up from nowhere. In 1584 he is taken up by the eccentric emperor Rudolf II and in twenty-whatever he is absorbed into a group of ex-pat radicals. In tight, competent prose and alternating scenes, Barnett takes us into situations where nothing is what it seems and no one can be trusted. At intervals he also affords us glimpses into another world, whose connection with the scenes of action is not evident. Almost all is revealed in the final 20 pages or so, when the time periods alternate just about every two sentences, a device (I think) intended to emulate quick scene changes in movies. In prose it doesn't quite work, being slightly irritating and confusing.
It's clear that the author loves Prague. The city is a character in itself. He is also fascinated with Rudolf's time and all the colourful characters around him, as well as esoteric topics such as alchemy, angels, the Cabalah and the Golem.
Most of the characters never really emerge from standard recognizable "types," and the protagonist, Poutnik (charmingly called "Pooty" by some) remains tantalizingly elusive, but Angelglass is a pretty good read, with some interesting details and situations.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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