Reviews

Cadmian's Choice by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

mary_soon_lee's review against another edition

3.0

This is the fifth book in "The Corean Chronicles," a series that feels like fantasy, while containing science fiction elements. It continues the story of Mykel and Dainyl, switching between these two main characters, who were both introduced in book four. As with book four, I found Mykel considerably the more appealing character, and wanted to hurry on to his sections whenever it was Dainyl's turn. This is always a risk with stories that have more than one protagonist. (I think, for me, this is at its most extreme with George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire.") As a result, I enjoyed this less than most of the thirty-something books that I've read by Modesitt. But that's a high bar for me. He's one of the authors I find most consistently entertaining.

bookdragon_jess's review

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

olityr's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0