Ubiquitousbastard's Reviews > Infernal Devices

So, this book basically invented steampunk, I'm a bit of a fan of steampunk and yet I had never thought it necessary to read this. Part of me thought it would be like the tripe that is most of the genre these days, but I really should have given the inventor a bit more credit.

I didn't have the issue that other readers have had with the language and the confusing science. Having read Jane Austen, the language in this book was comparatively easy, and the confusing science I just sort of went with it. The resonance thing I understood right away, since I've read about accidents caused by such resonance. Then there's the fact that I just read the book Resonance. I also don't agree with the plot being slow or boring. I read the whole book in one sitting because it managed to keep my attention throughout.

However, I was sort of shaky on whether this book deserved four or five stars. I honestly can't remember the last time that I gave out a five star rating, so I was more than hesitant to do so here. But then, I really enjoyed this book and I loved the originality (because, despite being steampunk, it isn't about a plucky heroine on an airship drinking tea). This book made me happy and didn't irritate me in any significant way...I think that's enough to finally warrant five stars.