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Bone Dance

Emma Bull
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Bone Dance

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991

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Emma Bull

Bone Dance

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic Earth • Near Future

Topic
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Bone Dance by Emma Bull, a protagonist named Sparrow navigates a post-apocalyptic world where technology and magic intertwine. As a trader and scavenger, Sparrow becomes entangled in mysterious and dangerous events involving power struggles and past secrets, which challenge their identity and survival in this futuristic landscape.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,796 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bone Dance by Emma Bull is praised for its inventive blend of post-apocalyptic fantasy and cyberpunk elements. Readers appreciate the rich world-building and unique narrative style. However, some find the plot occasionally disjointed. The protagonist's journey is compelling, with a strong emphasis on identity and self-discovery, though pacing issues may deter some readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bone Dance?

Readers who enjoy Bone Dance by Emma Bull typically appreciate speculative fiction with post-apocalyptic settings, cyberpunk elements, and themes of identity. Fans of Gibson's Neuromancer or Sterling's Islands in the Net would likely be drawn to its blend of technology and mysticism.

4.2

1,796 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic Earth • Near Future

Topic
Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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