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Foreigner by Robert J. Sawyer

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4.0

Unlike the first two books, the plot of the finale is much less predictable. This is rather necessary since in the span of a single generation Quintaglio society must find their place in the universe, overhaul their cultural setting and then advance their technology far enough to launch themselves into space.

The more interesting plot line can be guessed from the title, the Quintaglios meet their neighbours and it's an interesting development over all. Less grippingly, Afsan's plot line involves a lot of therapy. Fair enough, the Quintaglio once thought to be "The One" has been through a lot of hell and although the journey is a bit plain to read it does eventually produce some juicy fruit, something that Sawyer has obviously been saving up all along.

Cool trilogy, it didn't turn out to be what I was initially hoping for but it is certainly a fun dino adventure.
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