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Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion

Allday – Shareware
Set in the early twentieth century, after "the age of miracles," Dexter Palmer's steampunk novel and the city of Xeroville teem with technology rooted in the knowledge of the day: mechanical men instead of robots; answering machines that record on drums of wax; flying cars that rattle; teaching helmets lowered by cables and operated by hand cranks; and a zeppelin powered by the first (seemingly) perpetual motion machine. Amid this, the narrator of Dexter Palmer's debut novel tells how he grew from a shy, awkward boy to a prisoner aboard the Chrysalis, high above the world he used to know. Palmer holds this complex novel together with bits of philosophy, sly wit, and a narrative voice that pulls the reader along from start to finish. It's an eloquent and often playful tale about the tenuous boundaries between mechanization and humanity, between love and narcissism, between perfection and fatal flaws. The cast of characters have names right out of Shakespeare: Prospero, the most brilliant inventor of his time and Harold's nemesis; Miranda, Prospero's adopted and sheltered daughter who acts more mechanical than human; and mad genius Caliban, the monster of Prospero's inventiveness. But other allusions abound, with hints of Roald Dahl, Jules Verne, Neal Stephanson, and L. Frank Baum to make this not only a fascinating read but also one that can be read again and again. This novel is one of the best books I've read in 2010, and it deserves a readership that ranges from steampunk fans to literary fiction readers. The novel offers such a rich array of characters, ideas, and imagery that reading it feels like eating an enormous, magical feast. Expect to be challenged -- and to have people ask why you're smiling as you delve into Palmer's highly inventive world.

Overview

Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion is a Shareware software in the category Home & Hobby developed by Allday.

The latest version of Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion is currently unknown. It was initially added to our database on 01/12/2011.

Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

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FAQ

What is Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion by Allday about?

The book tells the story of a man named Harold Winslow who is confined to a flying airship by its mad inventor, Prospero Taligent, in a steampunk version of America.

Who is the author of Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion by Allday?

The author is Dexter Palmer.

What genre does Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion fall into?

The book falls under the genre of speculative fiction, specifically steampunk.

Is Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion a standalone novel or part of a series?

The book is a standalone novel.

When was Dexter Palmer - The Dream of Perpetual Motion by Allday published?

The book was first published on March 2, 2010.

Are there any notable awards or recognitions associated with Dexter Palmer's The Dream of Perpetual Motion by Allday?

The book was a finalist for the 2010 Locus Award for Best First Novel.

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