I stumbled across this review on Goodreads today, and was practically levitating out of my chair. It’s so cool to see a reader’s take on the book, and really interesting when it intersects so closely — but not identically — with my intentions. Plus, the review is well written!

Here’s a clip:

I sensed there was something of The Odyssey lying beneath the surface of The Amadeus Net. Or maybe The Iliad – I’m not well versed in Homer, but the background of at least one or two characters seemed to suggest it. Regardless of whether I imagined that influence, Amadeus is a fantastic story, very well told. The time and labour Rayner put into creating the characters within the pages becomes apparent quickly, and their eclectic richness pays off handsomely as the reader becomes deeply concerned with their individual and collective fates.

You can find the full review here.

Apparently the high-octane silliness of Marvellous Hairy ruined a perfectly good pun Calvin Chayce had all set up for the book. Of which, I’m glad. He says:

… Rayner proves to be a masterful story weaver with a gifted imagination, and a remarkable wit. If that’s not enough, a deep social conscience lies beneath it all. Those qualities combined provide for an exciting, hilarious and ultimately fulfilling reading experience. Just don’t forget to fasten your seatbelt.

You can read the full review on Goodreads here.