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River of Blue Fire

River of Blue Fire

CyberpunkEpic Fantasy
Pages
704
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive into the second volume of the Otherland series, where a determined group has breached the virtual world's defenses. They aim to open Otherland to all humankind, but their journey is fraught with peril. Expect encounters with giant insects, living advertisements, and the harsh realities of post-apocalyptic landscapes, all while facing treachery from within their own ranks.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousTenseMysteriousComplex
QuestFound FamilyBetrayalPortal Fantasy

Genres

Cyberpunk Epic Fantasy Fantasy Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction

About the author

T
Tad Williams

Robert Paul "Tad" Williams (born March 14, 1957 in San Jose, California) is an American fantasy author based in California. His works, which span epic fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, comics, and scripts, have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and significantly influenced a generation of writers. Williams is known for his genre-defining and genre-blending contributions to literature, including his breakthrough novel [Tailchaser's Song][1], the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series...

Characters

All characters in River of Blue Fire

Frequently asked questions

  • Does River of Blue Fire end on a cliffhanger?

    This volume concludes with several major plotlines unresolved, leaving readers eager for the next installment in the series. It is not a standalone story and directly leads into the subsequent books.

  • Is River of Blue Fire a good starting point for the Otherland series?

    River of Blue Fire is the second book in the Otherland series and assumes prior knowledge of the characters and overarching plot established in the first volume, City of Golden Shadow. New readers should begin with the first book to fully understand the narrative.

  • How does River of Blue Fire connect to Tad Williams's other works?

    While part of the Otherland series, this book is distinct from Williams's earlier epic fantasy series like Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, exploring themes of virtual reality and advanced technology rather than traditional high fantasy. It showcases his versatility in crafting complex worlds across different speculative fiction subgenres.