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kyshakitty's review against another edition
3.0
I was given the e-book by the publisher to review.
The book is part sci-fi, part military, and part sociology/theology. I was intrigued by the sci-fi/military part.
I really wanted to like this book but quite frankly I didn't at all. I was not captivated by the story and I never connected with the characters. The main character, Jakob/Kell/Pol, became worse than the man he replaced and lost himself to everyone else's expectations and ideas. I was rather irritated by that.
The sociology/theology part of the book lost me. I am not into religion, even made up ones. The Falai played a large part in Jakob's mental demise and that irked me.
The supporting characters did not capture my attention anymore than Jakob or Pol. I did feel sorry for Dugu and his poor family. I also liked that Sali stood up for herself and what she believed in.
Overall the story was well written and proceeded at a good pace. There is a plan for a sequel which could expand the story in more interesting ways. The world building was excellent and I could "see" all the buildings and water ways. I could also imagine the animals and plants. But I just did not like the story line or characters. I gave the story 3 stars.
The book is part sci-fi, part military, and part sociology/theology. I was intrigued by the sci-fi/military part.
I really wanted to like this book but quite frankly I didn't at all. I was not captivated by the story and I never connected with the characters. The main character, Jakob/Kell/Pol, became worse than the man he replaced and lost himself to everyone else's expectations and ideas. I was rather irritated by that.
The sociology/theology part of the book lost me. I am not into religion, even made up ones. The Falai played a large part in Jakob's mental demise and that irked me.
The supporting characters did not capture my attention anymore than Jakob or Pol. I did feel sorry for Dugu and his poor family. I also liked that Sali stood up for herself and what she believed in.
Overall the story was well written and proceeded at a good pace. There is a plan for a sequel which could expand the story in more interesting ways. The world building was excellent and I could "see" all the buildings and water ways. I could also imagine the animals and plants. But I just did not like the story line or characters. I gave the story 3 stars.
krwriter8's review against another edition
5.0
Part sci-fi, part political intrigue, Hammond's novel about a foreign planet covered by oceans makes for a fascinating read. The main character is a spy of sorts, and the tension begins when he gets tangled up in a rebellion, further complicated when a certain political officer turns up, quite literally, in his head. I'd definitely recommend this one to readers who enjoy their sci-fi based on a grittier version of our world and those who enjoy off-world settings.
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