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{{short description|Novel by Mike Carey}}
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| author = [[Mike Carey (writer)|Mike Carey]]
| author = [[Mike Carey (writer)|M. R. Carey]]
| cover_artist = Lisa Marie Pompilio<ref name="gizmodo">{{cite web |last1=Eddy |first1=Cheryl |title=The Girl With All the Gifts Author M.R. Carey Has a New Post-Apocalyptic Series, and We've Got the First Look |url=https://gizmodo.com/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts-author-m-r-carey-has-a-new-1838643505 |website=Gizmodo |access-date=16 August 2021}}</ref>
| cover_artist = Lisa Marie Pompilio<ref name="gizmodo">{{cite web |last1=Eddy |first1=Cheryl |title=The Girl With All the Gifts Author M.R. Carey Has a New Post-Apocalyptic Series, and We've Got the First Look |url=https://gizmodo.com/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts-author-m-r-carey-has-a-new-1838643505 |website=Gizmodo |date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=16 August 2021}}</ref>
| language = English
| language = English
| country = United States
| country = United States
| genre = [[Apocalyptic_and_post-apocalyptic_fiction|Post-Apocalyptic Fiction]]
| genre = [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|Post-Apocalyptic Fiction]]
| publisher = [[Orbit Books]]<ref name="gizmodo" />
| publisher = [[Orbit Books]]<ref name="gizmodo" />
| release_date = April 14, 2020<ref name="orbit" />
| release_date = April 14, 2020<ref name="orbit" />
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| pages =
| pages = 416 (paperback)
| isbn =
| isbn = 0316477532
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| series = [[Rampart Trilogy]]
| series = [[Rampart Trilogy]]
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| followed_by = [[The Trials of Koli]]
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'''''The Book of Koli''''' is a 2020 [[post apocalyptic]] [[novel]] by British writer [[Mike Carey (writer)|Mike Carey]].<ref name="orbit">{{Cite web|title=“A captivating start to what promises to be an epic post-apocalyptic fable” (Kirkus) Available April, 2020.|url=https://www.orbitbooks.net/the-book-of-koli/|access-date=2021-08-15|website=www.orbitbooks.net}}</ref> It is the first book in the Rampart Trilogy, proceeding ''The Trials of Koli (2020)'' and ''The Fall of Koli (2021)''. Reviews of the book upon its release were mostly positive.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Book of Koli by MR Carey book review - Fantasy Book Review|url=https://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/MR-Carey/The-Book-of-Koli.html|access-date=2021-08-15|website=www.fantasybookreview.co.uk}}</ref> ''The Book of Koli'' was nominated for a 2021 [[Philip K. Dick Award|Phillip K. Dick Award]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2021 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced|url=https://www.philipkdickaward.org/2021/01/2021-philip-k-dick-award-nominees-announced.html|access-date=2021-08-16|website=Philip K. Dick Award}}</ref>
'''''The Book of Koli''''' is a 2020 [[post apocalyptic]] [[novel]] by British writer [[Mike Carey (writer)|M. R. Carey]].<ref name="orbit">{{Cite web|title="A captivating start to what promises to be an epic post-apocalyptic fable" (Kirkus) Available April, 2020.|url=https://www.orbitbooks.net/the-book-of-koli/|access-date=2021-08-15|website=www.orbitbooks.net}}</ref> It is the first book in the Rampart Trilogy, preceding ''[[The Trials of Koli]]'' (2020) and ''[[The Fall of Koli]]'' (2021). Reviews of the book upon its release were mostly positive.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Book of Koli by MR Carey book review - Fantasy Book Review|url=https://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/MR-Carey/The-Book-of-Koli.html|access-date=2021-08-15|website=www.fantasybookreview.co.uk}}</ref> ''The Book of Koli'' was nominated for a 2021 [[Philip K. Dick Award]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2021 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced|url=https://www.philipkdickaward.org/2021/01/2021-philip-k-dick-award-nominees-announced.html|access-date=2021-08-16|website=Philip K. Dick Award}}</ref>


== Setting ==
== Setting ==
''The Book of Koli'' is set in post apocalyptic Britain, in the fictional village of Mythen Rood.<ref name="kirkusreviews">{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mr-carey/the-book-of-koli/|title=THE BOOK OF KOLI {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|language=en}}</ref> The main character, Koli, grows up as a wood gatherer collecting wood from the dangerous trees which surround the village. The village is governed by a group of technology wielders, the Ramparts. Much of the life of the villagers of Mythen Rood is dictated by needing to protect themselves from the dangerous [[flora]] and [[fauna]] that populate the dense surrounding forests.
''The Book of Koli'' is set in post-apocalyptic Britain, in the village of [[Mytholmroyd|Mythen Rood]].<ref name="kirkusreviews">{{Cite book|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mr-carey/the-book-of-koli/|title=THE BOOK OF KOLI {{!}} Kirkus Reviews|language=en}}</ref> The main character, Koli, grows up as a wood gatherer collecting wood from the dangerous trees which surround the village. The village is governed by a group of technology wielders, the Ramparts. Much of the life of the villagers of Mythen Rood is dictated by needing to protect themselves from the dangerous [[flora]] and [[fauna]] that populate the dense surrounding forests.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
The book begins with Koli recounting his dangerous childhood in Mythen Wood. A [[Rite of passage|rite-of-passage]] of the village is to test the village adolescents to determine if they are able to wield old technological weapons left behind by a past civilization. Those who pass this test are adopted into the village ruling group, the Ramparts.<ref name="kirkusreviews"/>
The book begins with Koli recounting his dangerous childhood in Mythen Rood. A [[Rite of passage|rite-of-passage]] of the village is to test the village adolescents to determine if they are able to wield old technological weapons left behind by a past civilization. Those who pass this test are adopted into the village ruling group, the Ramparts.<ref name="kirkusreviews"/>


Koli fails the Rampart's test, but later learns from a wandering healer, Ursula, that the test is rigged in favor of a particular family who is using the guise of technology to maintain familial control. Outraged, Koli breaks into the Rampart barracks and steals a piece of technology – which turns out to be a Sony DreamSleeve, a fictional audio player managed by a [[Japan|Japanese]] [[AI]] named Monono.
Koli fails the Rampart's test, but later learns from a wandering healer, Ursala, that the test is rigged in favour of a particular family who is using the guise of technology to maintain hereditary power. Outraged, Koli breaks into the Rampart barracks and steals a piece of technology – which turns out to be a [[Sony]] DreamSleeve, a fictional audio player controlled by a [[Japan]]ese [[AI]] named Monono Aware (a play-on-words of ''[[mono no aware]]''). At a village wedding, Koli reveals his ability to use the DreamSleeve technology. The Ramparts banish Koli from the village for the theft. As a result of his banishment, Koli is renamed "Koli Faceless", the [[surname]] given to [[shunned]] people. Koli is left to fend for himself in the dangerous woods surrounding the village. One of the Ramparts secretly follows and confronts Koli, though Koli is able to defend himself – resulting in the death of the Rampart.


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Scavengers from a [[cult]] which worships a leader named Senlas discover Koli after the commotion of the fight; they kidnap him and bring him back to the cult's encampment. Senlas adopts Koli as an "altar boy", and reveals that Koli will be [[Human sacrifice|sacrificed]]. During his detention, Koli is reunited with Ursala. Eventually, the two escape Senlas' cult with the help of Monono, leading to Senlas' death in a fire.
At a village wedding, Koli reveals his ability to use the DreamSleeve technology. The Ramparts banish Koli from the village for the theft. Koli becomes "Koli Faceless", the name given to shunned people. Koli is left to fend for himself in the dangerous woods surrounding the village. One of the Ramparts secretly follows and confronts Koli, though Koli is able to defend himself -- resulting in the death of the Rampart.


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After their escape, one of Koli's kidnappers follows the group and confronts them. The kidnapper, Cup, is incapacitated. Monono and Ursala advocate killing Cup, but Koli refuses. Monono reveals that there is still signs of life emanating from [[London]]. Koli, Ursala, Cup, and Monono decide to travel to London in search of old technology and the potential to reverse the [[homozygosity]] which has afflicted the remnants of humanity.
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Scavengers from a [[cult]] which worships a leader named Senlas discover Koli after the commotion of the fight, and kidnap him back to the cult. Senlas adopts Koli as an "altar boy", and reveals that Koli will be [[Human sacrifice|sacrificed]]. During his detention, Koli is reunited with Ursula. Eventually, the two escape Senlas' cult with the help of Monono.

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After their escape, one of Koli's kidnappers follows the group and confronts them. The kidnapper, Cup, is incapacitated. Manono and Ursula advocate for killing Cup, but Koli refuses. Manono reveals that there is still signs of life emanating from [[London]]. Koli, Ursula, Cup, and Manono decide to travel to London in search of old technology and the potential to reverse the [[homozygosity]] which has afflicted the remaining remnants of humanity.


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 05:31, 29 November 2024

The Book of Koli
AuthorM. R. Carey
Cover artistLisa Marie Pompilio[1]
LanguageEnglish
SeriesRampart Trilogy
GenrePost-Apocalyptic Fiction
PublisherOrbit Books[1]
Publication date
April 14, 2020[2]
Publication placeUnited States
Pages416 (paperback)
ISBN0316477532
Followed byThe Trials of Koli 

The Book of Koli is a 2020 post apocalyptic novel by British writer M. R. Carey.[2] It is the first book in the Rampart Trilogy, preceding The Trials of Koli (2020) and The Fall of Koli (2021). Reviews of the book upon its release were mostly positive.[3] The Book of Koli was nominated for a 2021 Philip K. Dick Award.[4]

Setting

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The Book of Koli is set in post-apocalyptic Britain, in the village of Mythen Rood.[5] The main character, Koli, grows up as a wood gatherer collecting wood from the dangerous trees which surround the village. The village is governed by a group of technology wielders, the Ramparts. Much of the life of the villagers of Mythen Rood is dictated by needing to protect themselves from the dangerous flora and fauna that populate the dense surrounding forests.

Plot

[edit]

The book begins with Koli recounting his dangerous childhood in Mythen Rood. A rite-of-passage of the village is to test the village adolescents to determine if they are able to wield old technological weapons left behind by a past civilization. Those who pass this test are adopted into the village ruling group, the Ramparts.[5]

Koli fails the Rampart's test, but later learns from a wandering healer, Ursala, that the test is rigged in favour of a particular family who is using the guise of technology to maintain hereditary power. Outraged, Koli breaks into the Rampart barracks and steals a piece of technology – which turns out to be a Sony DreamSleeve, a fictional audio player controlled by a Japanese AI named Monono Aware (a play-on-words of mono no aware). At a village wedding, Koli reveals his ability to use the DreamSleeve technology. The Ramparts banish Koli from the village for the theft. As a result of his banishment, Koli is renamed "Koli Faceless", the surname given to shunned people. Koli is left to fend for himself in the dangerous woods surrounding the village. One of the Ramparts secretly follows and confronts Koli, though Koli is able to defend himself – resulting in the death of the Rampart.

Scavengers from a cult which worships a leader named Senlas discover Koli after the commotion of the fight; they kidnap him and bring him back to the cult's encampment. Senlas adopts Koli as an "altar boy", and reveals that Koli will be sacrificed. During his detention, Koli is reunited with Ursala. Eventually, the two escape Senlas' cult with the help of Monono, leading to Senlas' death in a fire.

After their escape, one of Koli's kidnappers follows the group and confronts them. The kidnapper, Cup, is incapacitated. Monono and Ursala advocate killing Cup, but Koli refuses. Monono reveals that there is still signs of life emanating from London. Koli, Ursala, Cup, and Monono decide to travel to London in search of old technology and the potential to reverse the homozygosity which has afflicted the remnants of humanity.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Eddy, Cheryl (October 2, 2019). "The Girl With All the Gifts Author M.R. Carey Has a New Post-Apocalyptic Series, and We've Got the First Look". Gizmodo. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  2. ^ a b ""A captivating start to what promises to be an epic post-apocalyptic fable" (Kirkus) Available April, 2020". www.orbitbooks.net. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "The Book of Koli by MR Carey book review - Fantasy Book Review". www.fantasybookreview.co.uk. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  4. ^ "2021 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced". Philip K. Dick Award. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  5. ^ a b THE BOOK OF KOLI | Kirkus Reviews.
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