Finally got to read one of Silverberg's novels, this one being titled "The New Springtime". This is part of a two book series and, once again, this one is the sequel to the first book. Of course of which I haven't read yet.
The People had come out from the many eons of ice so they could rebuild the world at Winter's End. But the hjjks and their queen also have a desire to rule this new springtime. The hjjks are intelligent, united and powerful, while the People are still tribal, ignorant and split into various warring factions.
Now the People are offered a peace treaty from the hjjks. This vision of security is both seductive and beautiful, but also Inhuman. Blood will run through the earth if the tribes refuse. The people themselves will either be exterminated, or they will destroy a very ancient and wise race. If the People accept the hjjks they would survive the Winter, but only to lose their newly discover humanity forever.
Despite my ever obvious blunder I loved this book! It's slow going but things do build up and it gets really interesting. Plenty of intrigue and mystery going on the story that really makes it more so! Probably nowhere on the same level as Frank Herbert's "Dune" but it really is great!
Obviously I'm going to have to get my hands on the first book "At Winter's End", just to get more of a grasp of the whole story. And then there are other titles by Silverberg that I also have to consider getting my hands on; and might include some of his short stories.
by i-the-muso-1968
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sounds like a solid read, love when books start slow but pay off. silverberg’s always been on my list. might bump him up a few spots now.