When I decided to jot down my initial impressions of John Birmingham’s ‘The Cruel Stars’, I was surprised to find myself half-way through the 480 page book already.

August 12, 2019 by Christina @ The Bookshelf Corner Leave a comment. Rating: 3/5 Recommend: Possibly Review: I'm a huge Science Fiction fan and particularly love books that take place in space or on different planets. I did enjoy The Cruel Stars… While the dialogue and some of the action is quite compelling, the story is not exactly original or engaging. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Features; ... Read Full Review >> Rave. Throw in a dangerous enemy and some strong characters, and you've created a book tat is right up my alley. The Cruel Stars is the first science-fiction book written by author John Birmingham. The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham has an overall rating of Positive based on 4 book reviews. Thank you to Del Ray and NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book! The Cruel Stars John Birmingham. The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham, 9780399593314, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Many YA reimaginations of Faerie conjures up an impossibly beautiful wonderland, populated by beautiful lords ready to… The Cruel Stars: A Novel by John Birmingham book review. “For readers who loved the frenetic pacing of the first few episodes of Battlestar Galactica or the gritty realism of A Song of Ice and Fire, The Cruel Stars needs to make its way to the top of summer reading lists.”—BookPage “This is the best book John Birmingham has ever written! I still think it’s worth reading though, especially if you love action-packed space operas. by John Birmingham. Del Rey, $28 (432p) ISBN 978-0-399-59331-4. When I decided to jot down my initial impressions of John Birmingham’s ‘The Cruel Stars’, I was surprised to find myself half-way through the 480 page book already. I recently finished “The Cruel Stars” and I was pleasantly surprised when I did. The Cruel Stars. The Cruel Stars of the Night, the second book in the internationally acclaimed crime series which started with The Princess of Burundi, unveils a spellbinding new tale again featuring police inspector Ann Lindell.The book opens one snowy day when I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of… The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham has an overall rating of Positive based on 4 book reviews. ARC Book Review: The Cruel Stars by John Birmingham. “For readers who loved the frenetic pacing of the first few episodes of Battlestar Galactica or the gritty realism of A Song of Ice and Fire, The Cruel Stars needs to make its way to the top of summer reading lists.”—BookPage “This is the best book John Birmingham has ever written! The Cruel Stars is the first science-fiction book written by author John Birmingham. The Cruel Stars of the Night, the second book in the internationally acclaimed crime series which started with The Princess of Burundi (see our review here), unveils a spellbinding new tale again featuring police inspector Ann Lindell.The book opens one snowy day when thirty-five-year-old Laura Hindersten goes to the police to report that her father, a local professor, is missing.