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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
if you thought the first 2 books were good, this one is outstandingly fantastic. I thought that the book would plateau but it kept getting better and better. Without giving the end of the story it is one that you would not expect.
Good, but too much with the AI as god stuff. Basically, everyone has faith. The god like knowledge of the future is a bit much, and the twist on that is reminiscent of Dune.
The final book in the trilogy and everything is turned back up to 11 as the series builds to a finale. Brutal space battles and nasty AI shenanigans twist towards a climax. The Brockle decides to take action into its own hands, and the Polity and Prador Kingdom are determined not to let the Prador Sverl gain control of War Factory Room 101. Meanwhile, Penny Royal's plotting draws towards an ending and disturbing truths are revealed about the morality of AIs.
An enjoyable ending to the trilogy.
An enjoyable ending to the trilogy.
A complex, multi-threaded story culminating in a just-fathomable ending involving black holes, infinity and, perhaps, God... Slightly too complex for me, may improve with a second reading.
A good ending book to an interesting trilogy. For me the best bits came when we were given a look inside the minds of the AIs to find that, despite themselves, they are still more human than they believe. In counterpoint the Weaver works well as a relatable alien who is still... alien, rather than a human in a funny suit. Overall, not too many surprises but still a worthwhile read.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The finale of this trilogy improved the overall story, but I feel the lack of agency that the characters suffer from it's taking a lot out of my enjoyment. Hopefully the next trilogy in the Polity Universe will be a better fit for me.
fast-paced
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It has all the hallmarks of what you have come to expect of a Neal Asher novel with a far more intimate look at the characters. A brilliantly woven story with huge implications for the future of the Polity.
It has all the hallmarks of what you have come to expect of a Neal Asher novel with a far more intimate look at the characters. A brilliantly woven story with huge implications for the future of the Polity.