Scan barcode
ryanwriter's review against another edition
5.0
The Anniversary Day saga kicks off with this book and it hooked me right in. I'd waited until Rusch finished the saga before continuing with the Retrieval Artist series and now I'm looking forward to the next book!
adamrshields's review against another edition
4.0
Short Review: I don't like reading books out of order. But this was on sale and it was the start of a sub-series. So I picked it up. I followed along with the story line fine, but there was characterization that I missed out on because I had not read 6 of the previous 7 books.
The first book in the series was a well done police procedural with a scifi setting. This keeps the primary focus on the police procedural elements, but because the crime is a much bigger crime than the first book, the plot has to follow a number of different actors that are all working with the crimes in front of them. Part of the focus of the book then is the problem in getting the whole picture. That is well done but moves the story from a traditional police procedural to a larger thriller.
I alternated between the kindle edition and the audiobook. The audiobook was well done.
The first book in the series was a well done police procedural with a scifi setting. This keeps the primary focus on the police procedural elements, but because the crime is a much bigger crime than the first book, the plot has to follow a number of different actors that are all working with the crimes in front of them. Part of the focus of the book then is the problem in getting the whole picture. That is well done but moves the story from a traditional police procedural to a larger thriller.
I alternated between the kindle edition and the audiobook. The audiobook was well done.
cdeane61's review against another edition
5.0
Most excellent.
It's been a while since I ventured into the Retrieval Artist series and I had forgotten how good they are.
Rusch is one of those authors I can return to anytime and know I am going to get a great read. All is on point, the characters, the setting, the plot, she is in the zone.
I read this one entirely online (Scribd) which is a rarity for me, and shows how much I enjoyed it. In this instance I couldn't put my device down.
It's been a while since I ventured into the Retrieval Artist series and I had forgotten how good they are.
Rusch is one of those authors I can return to anytime and know I am going to get a great read. All is on point, the characters, the setting, the plot, she is in the zone.
I read this one entirely online (Scribd) which is a rarity for me, and shows how much I enjoyed it. In this instance I couldn't put my device down.
jerseygrrrl's review against another edition
3.0
I can't seem to find the entry for the book in Goodreads, only the entry for the audio. In any case, I read the book and enjoyed it. It's a lovely, undemanding read. Lots of twists and turns, interesting concepts, and distracting events. Perfect, light summer reading.
itabar's review against another edition
3.0
My low rating for this book is because it does not come to a satisfactory resolution and there was no clue that this was the beginning of a series ( within this series).
Many people on the moon are killed in coordinated terrorist attacks. I was very disappointed to reach the end of the book not knowing anything about the beings who were behind the attack.
This reminded me of the terrible ending of Laurie King's God of the Hive, which made me just as upset.
Many people on the moon are killed in coordinated terrorist attacks. I was very disappointed to reach the end of the book not knowing anything about the beings who were behind the attack.
This reminded me of the terrible ending of Laurie King's God of the Hive, which made me just as upset.
scottishben's review against another edition
3.0
The pace of this felt faster than some of the other retrieval artist novels which never felt as lean and sharp as Rusch's shorter stories in the series which felt both more powerful and more focused. Also this book marks the series moving in a different direction with a large complicated and powerful story arc that will run for many books. Unlike the previous books which highlighted the tension and costs of interacting with alien races this volume is very, very focused on the humans.
The biggest downsides of this book are a) that much of the key story elements wont really be resolved for several volumes and whilst it doesnt finish on a cliff hanger it does finish on what feels like the end of act one and b) not many of the characters completely fit in with the new story - there was not much need or point to Miles and his daughter to this novel. They could have been left out and it would have essentially been the same story.
Overall though it was a compelling, unexpected and enjoyable read and I am looking forward to getting my teeth into the next volume and will then be looking forward to the rest of the Anniversary Day stories coming out in the next 6 months to year.
The biggest downsides of this book are a) that much of the key story elements wont really be resolved for several volumes and whilst it doesnt finish on a cliff hanger it does finish on what feels like the end of act one and b) not many of the characters completely fit in with the new story - there was not much need or point to Miles and his daughter to this novel. They could have been left out and it would have essentially been the same story.
Overall though it was a compelling, unexpected and enjoyable read and I am looking forward to getting my teeth into the next volume and will then be looking forward to the rest of the Anniversary Day stories coming out in the next 6 months to year.
eoinmonty's review against another edition
3.0
Would have been a 4 if it hadn't felt quite so much like an extended prologue.
majkia's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I really enjoy this series. Lots of atmosphere, great characters, and impressive world-building - in this case, world-destroying. Eager for the next book.
marhill31's review against another edition
4.0
I’m coming up on seventy posted reviews for this website and I’ve written many other reviews on various book social websites like Goodreads, Booklikes, and such. I have noticed there are some books you read and review because of their importance to the literary culture. There are some books you read and review and that you do not connect with but continue reading them to learn something from that experience. And there are some books you read and review that puts a smile on your face.
Anniversary Day by Kristine Kathryn Rusch goes into the section of the aforementioned sentence. This is the eight book that I’ve read and review of the excellent Retrieval Artist Series and the first one of the Anniversary Day Saga. This first book of the saga focuses on the celebration called Anniversary Day where the moon colony of Armstrong remembers the bomb that destroyed part of the dome protecting it four years ago.
A greater threat is happening on this Anniversary Day observance that not only affects Armstrong but the rest of the Moon. Moon Security Chief Noelle DeRicci is trying to stay one step of the unfolding disaster. However, the disaster is bigger than she could have ever imagined. She enlists Retrieval Artist Miles Flint for help and he learns just how widespread the disaster has become.
The story in Anniversary Day does not revolve around Retrieval Artist Miles Flint. Moon Security Chief Noelle DeRicci and Detective Bartholomew Nyquist take center stage in Anniversary Day. That might be a disappointment for fans of the series who are attached to Miles Flint (like myself). However, Rusch is such a skilled storyteller than I have found DeRicci and Nyquist are just as compelling to read as Flint. I appreciate the fact that the series does not rely one character to carry it for subsequent books. The diversity of the characters is one of the main reasons I have become an unabashed fan of the series. I hope that other writers in series-length genre fiction can take inspiration from Rusch on this important technique.
It’s hard for this reviewer to be totally objective for each book I post a review for in this series. It has become the literary version of Mad Men, House of Cards, or Breaking Bad for me. I have truly looked forward to reading each book in this series and glad to have seven more books of the Anniversary Day Saga to post reviews for.
However, I will admit that I thought the ending (after being built up with great tension) was a let down for me. I understand why Rusch had to wrap a bow on the ending. But, I wanted at least another 40 or 50 pages of it for selfish reasons. That is my only quibble with Anniversary Day. I highly recommended this series and Anniversary Day is an excellent entry point for those of you who are newcomers to the series.
Anniversary Day by Kristine Kathryn Rusch goes into the section of the aforementioned sentence. This is the eight book that I’ve read and review of the excellent Retrieval Artist Series and the first one of the Anniversary Day Saga. This first book of the saga focuses on the celebration called Anniversary Day where the moon colony of Armstrong remembers the bomb that destroyed part of the dome protecting it four years ago.
A greater threat is happening on this Anniversary Day observance that not only affects Armstrong but the rest of the Moon. Moon Security Chief Noelle DeRicci is trying to stay one step of the unfolding disaster. However, the disaster is bigger than she could have ever imagined. She enlists Retrieval Artist Miles Flint for help and he learns just how widespread the disaster has become.
The story in Anniversary Day does not revolve around Retrieval Artist Miles Flint. Moon Security Chief Noelle DeRicci and Detective Bartholomew Nyquist take center stage in Anniversary Day. That might be a disappointment for fans of the series who are attached to Miles Flint (like myself). However, Rusch is such a skilled storyteller than I have found DeRicci and Nyquist are just as compelling to read as Flint. I appreciate the fact that the series does not rely one character to carry it for subsequent books. The diversity of the characters is one of the main reasons I have become an unabashed fan of the series. I hope that other writers in series-length genre fiction can take inspiration from Rusch on this important technique.
It’s hard for this reviewer to be totally objective for each book I post a review for in this series. It has become the literary version of Mad Men, House of Cards, or Breaking Bad for me. I have truly looked forward to reading each book in this series and glad to have seven more books of the Anniversary Day Saga to post reviews for.
However, I will admit that I thought the ending (after being built up with great tension) was a let down for me. I understand why Rusch had to wrap a bow on the ending. But, I wanted at least another 40 or 50 pages of it for selfish reasons. That is my only quibble with Anniversary Day. I highly recommended this series and Anniversary Day is an excellent entry point for those of you who are newcomers to the series.
jessica_kintner's review against another edition
3.0
I was a bit disappointed.
I still liked it, but I didn't think it was up to her usual standard for these books. I have greatly enjoyed the rest of the retrieval artist novels. (The others are definitely worth a read.)
This one felt like about half a novel. And I didn't like so many different voices. Usually they are told from Miles' perspective, or maybe Miles plus one other, and I prefer that.
Still, it was good. Her usual fast-paced plot, no nonsense (good) writing with interesting characters.
I will still pick up the next one. (And I may have missed one...)
I still liked it, but I didn't think it was up to her usual standard for these books. I have greatly enjoyed the rest of the retrieval artist novels. (The others are definitely worth a read.)
This one felt like about half a novel. And I didn't like so many different voices. Usually they are told from Miles' perspective, or maybe Miles plus one other, and I prefer that.
Still, it was good. Her usual fast-paced plot, no nonsense (good) writing with interesting characters.
I will still pick up the next one. (And I may have missed one...)