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Testimonials - Throne Price

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"I received a copy of Throne Price a couple weeks ago, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The plot moved quickly, the universe was fascinating and the characters were complex and believable."

-Kyle Thompson

"Throne Price is an entertaining and complex novel, full of intrigue and suspense. While the plot appears to be structured around the conflict between characters over the control of their society, the real conflict is grounded in differing visions of our future. To what extent should genetics and genetic manipulation determine our lives and our opportunities? Even the language reflects this genetic vision and division of power. The whole language developed for the novel is designed to separate different groups genetically. For example, the pronouns primarily show the speaker's and listener's genetic purity, not their gender. In this society, your genes determine your rights and responsibilities. Even the same social classes are divided between genetically defined ethnic groups. While arguments are often won by sword, the real struggle is for the heart, soul and mind. These issues are brought to life by developing intense and complex characters. Their reality makes it difficult, if not impossible, to arrive at simple answers to important questions. Yet it encourages you to look at them and entertains us at the same time."

-Shannon Rea

"I finally took the time to take a look at your site -- fascinating book!."

-Laura Z.

"Congratulations on the publication of your book. I heard a piece on CBC radio this Saturday while I was driving to Tumbler Ridge."

-Dr. Orland L. Wilkerson

"Throne Price is a rich tapestry of sci-fi fantasy.... The authors, Lynda Williams and Alison Sinclair, have created a complex future universe over many years of collaboration... (which) ... will attract a cult following. One can imagine it becoming a favorite of the Society of Creative Anachronism. It is rich in a culture that reminds me more than a little of the Keltiad novels of Patricia Kennealy, Jim Morrison's widow. It is a future where societies have returned to a kind of feudalism in which genealogy matters more than anything else. The complex social orders, the multitude of strange laws and customs, make the book difficult to enter. After the first few chapters however, the reader's learning curve slows to a shallow enough grade to begin to appreciate the plot and the rich characters.

The author's attention to detail is astounding. This is a carefully written ... and ultimately entertaining book."

-Michael Armstrong

"Congratulations on your book. That is so cool."

-Holly Ann Burt

"So when they make the movie, they're going to have a terrible time with that floor. * chuckle *"

-Garth Frizzel

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