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connorjdaley's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I received this novella to judge for SFINCS. Opinion is my own, and does not represent that made by the team. I did also happen to purchase this on audible, as I am busy, and audiobooks are helping me keep up. The narration is very solid.
Right off the bat, this novella hits us with a group of clone soldiers. They’re used to wage someone else's war, never given a choice. And while there are many of them, it’s obvious that they come from only a couple of original sets of genes, only changing certain aspects based off desired jobs in the military. John, seemingly just another clone, gives us unique thoughts and personality. It makes me think of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and how it humanized and personalized the clones.
When wanting more is a death sentence, John might just find out that there really is more to life than what he’s been offered, but will he live to get it?
I just felt like it was lacking a little bit in lore, building and description of what the world is. This partially works because as a clone, John would not be privy to everything, but I do think there are ways that more could have been included.
Personally 3.5/5*, an enjoyable quick read!
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