(Blog Tour) Guest Post: Author Jess C. Scott

AUTHOR BIO: Jess identifies herself as an author/artist/non-conformist. Her literary work has appeared in a diverse range of publications, such as Word Riot, ITCH Magazine, and The Battered Suitcase. She is currently working on several multiple-genre-crossing projects, including her trilogy featuring cyberpunk elves.

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THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE is the first cyberpunk novel I’ve read. What other works would you recommend a newcomer to the genre read? Why?

I’ve always enjoyed writing across several genres, and I guess my reading habits tend to reflect this. Here are some books that I’d recommend to introduce someone to the genre of cyberpunk!

1984 by George Orwell
this is a classic dystopian novel, as well as being an eerily prescient of the state of modern society

NEUROMANCER, by William Gibson
A classic work of dark science fiction—it is the classic science fiction novel that helped jump start the cyberpunk movement

THE THIRD WAVE, by Alvin Toffler
By the sociologist and futurist Alvin Toffler in 1980, about the new culture based on information


The following books have been recommended to me (blends elves, fantasy, urban fantasy, technology, etc)

LIFE ON THE BORDER (BORDERLANDS) by Terri Windling
A collection of stories based on the idea of magic, fantasy and elves returning to our world. The border is a place where the Elflands and the world meet; where neither magic nor technology reigns supreme

SHADOWRUN fiction
Blends cyberpunk and fantasy

And due to the visual imagery and thematic interpretations of the genre, movies and certain anime (Japanese animations), can come in very handy. The list at http://www.cyberpunkreview.com/cyberpunk-movies-by-decade/ is a GREAT resource (moves like The Matrix, Bladerunner, and Terminator 2 are on the list).


Thanks Jess for stopping by today! These suggestions look great and I'll be checking them out at my next trip to the library/bookstore.

TITLE: THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE
AUTHOR: Jess C. Scott
IMPRINT: Createspace
PUBLICATION DATE: 2011
PREVIOUS TITLES IN SERIES: None

A thieving duo’s world turns upside down when an Elven rogue uncovers the heinous dealings of a megacorporation.

THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE description and cover art courtesy of Goodreads.

Click here to read my review of THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE.

(Blog Tour) Book Review: THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE

TITLE: THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE
AUTHOR: Jess C. Scott
IMPRINT: CreateSpace
PUBLICATION DATE: February 2011
PREVIOUS TITLES IN SERIES: None

A thieving duo’s world turns upside down when an Elven rogue uncovers the heinous dealings of a megacorporation.




THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE description and cover art courtesy of Goodreads.

THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE Blog Tour arranged by The Teen {Book} Scene.

THE TWEET
THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE is an great cyberpunk action adventure novel filled with romance, technology and mystery.

WHAT WORKED
I really liked how author Jess C. Scott gave a realistic and somewhat chilling view of how technology could have a great impact on society and the planet. The use and reliance on technology caused humans to become isolated from other races. It was interesting to see the stereotypes that developed from this isolation through the eyes of the characters, especially in the beginning when Nin first meets Anya and her friend, Leticia.

I also liked how Scott wrote the development of Anya and Nin's relationship. Sometimes I feel that authors rush their characters into relationships in order to further the plot. I didn't feel this way with THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE. I thought the romance between these two characters was natural and it was nice to see how it developed amidst the action and adventure surrounding them.

WHAT DIDN'T WORK
The changing point of view was somewhat disconcerting at times because it would flip back and forth between characters often. One sentence could be from the point of view of Nin, then the next from Anya. I was able to adjust to this pretty quickly and it didn't affect my understanding of the story, nor my ability to connect to the characters, but it is something that came to the forefront of my mind while crafting this review.

OVERALL
THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE is an action packed read with well thought out and developed characters. As this is my first cyberpunk novel, I didn't know what to expect, but I really enjoyed THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE. For those readers who might be turned off by the cyberpunk characterization, don't be! Just be willing to wait for the next book because the ending will definitely have you wanting more.

MY RATING IS

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For more information on Jess C. Scott and her writing, visit her website HERE.