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capellan's review
3.0
A solid sequel / conclusion to the story begun in "Serious Crimes". It's stronger on world-building than plot and characters, perhaps, but it works pretty well overall. The central protagonist gets enough definition to be likable, at least. As for the conspiracy she must face, it is certainly ambitious enough as criminal enterprises go, if perhaps a little over-elaborate in its machinations.
Mostly though, my favourite part of these two books has been the well thought-out vision of a post-apocalyptic Britain that's quite out of the ordinary for this sort of thing. The society it depicts - a democratic one with mostly early 20th century tech - is a refreshingly different and well constructed one.
Mostly though, my favourite part of these two books has been the well thought-out vision of a post-apocalyptic Britain that's quite out of the ordinary for this sort of thing. The society it depicts - a democratic one with mostly early 20th century tech - is a refreshingly different and well constructed one.
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