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eg_m's review against another edition
4.0
Fun adventure tale of a guy from the boondocks making his way in a hostile galaxy. Super creative depictions of alien and genetically engineered sentient life--not all humanoid. I will definitely read more about Craze and his friends.
socorrobaptista's review against another edition
4.0
Quando uma questão familiar se torna questão de sobrevivência em lugares hostis nos quais a amizade é um bem raro, e a violência é uma constante. Interessante.
justasking27's review
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
andrewfontenelle's review against another edition
4.0
Due to the greed of his Father and Community Elders, Craze finds himself exiled from his home world. But all is not lost for him as he teams up a crew journeying the "Backworlds". All the while considering how he will make his fortune and take revenge on those back home!
This story introduced some interesting characters and original concepts. It was also a very enjoyable read and I will be adding book 2 in the series to my reading list!
This story introduced some interesting characters and original concepts. It was also a very enjoyable read and I will be adding book 2 in the series to my reading list!
the_reading_lobster's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
capellan's review against another edition
2.0
I really did want to like this. The book does a pretty good job of establishing the protagonist and making us want to see him succeed ... and then basically fail to give us anything like that. Instead we get lots of contrivance to keep him involved in events, most notably characters becoming dedicated friends and allies after knowing each other for a page or two. The text needs to work harder than it did if it wants me to buy into the level of loyalty being displayed.
abkeuser's review against another edition
DNF - The concept had potential, but by the time we got off planet, I was already done with the main character. The writing style was difficult to work with and I didn't really know or care what was going on.
edwindownward's review against another edition
4.0
M. Pax has created a vivid world populated with intriguing characters set up for ever more expanding adventures.
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