![]() ![]() The film rights for Larklight have been bought and a film is due out in 2013. There are two sequels to Larklight, also by Reeve: Starcross and Mothstorm, that I expect I shall be picking up shortly. Get FREE shipping on Larklight by Philip Reeve, from. While scientific men are assumed to be the only ones capable of performing the “chemical wedding” that propels aetherships into space, Ssil performs it with ease – indeed, she is the only member of Jack’s crew who can do it. The moon is covered with desert and giant mushrooms, Venus is a lush plant-world, and monstrous white spiders from Saturns rings threaten to topple the British. She has only the family she creates around her, but longs to know who she is. ![]() ![]() Ssil, one of Jack Havoc’s alien crew, has no idea where her origins lie, providing a sense of mystery and pathos. At first glance, Myrtle appears solely as Art’s antagonist for Art but emerges as a strong, clever character – it’s interesting to see her character evolve. I appreciated Reeve’s strong male and female characters. Giant, mechanized spiders, steam-driven aetherships propelled by alchemic reactions, and an assault on Queen Victoria – what more could a kid possibly ask for? ![]() In addition to the nonstop action and wonderfully Victorian narrative, there is mech and steam aplenty for steampunk fans. ![]()
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