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A review by drblockbooks
The Unfamiliar Garden by Benjamin Percy
5.0
I discovered this book when browsing in the "Recent Additions" section of my local library. And, I just discovered it is book 2 of a trilogy?!? It reads like a standalone book, so that surprised me. I'll have to grab a copy of book 1, [b:The Ninth Metal|53968532|The Ninth Metal (The Comet Cycle, #1)|Benjamin Percy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1620355807l/53968532._SY75_.jpg|65581843], because I really enjoyed this book.
This book takes place about 10-15 years in the future in Seattle and surrounds. I'd classify the story as a mystery/thriller in the guise of a work of speculative fiction. It is very fast-paced, so much so that in a few parts I was wishing for more background information--which may be what I'd get if I read Book 1, I don't know. But all the information needed to enjoy the story is in the book, so this is more of a personal issue that a complaint.
If you like soft sci-fi and/or action mysteries, you'll probably enjoy this book. Although this book isn't very violent, it is disturbing in parts. I'd recommend it for ages 12+.
This book takes place about 10-15 years in the future in Seattle and surrounds. I'd classify the story as a mystery/thriller in the guise of a work of speculative fiction. It is very fast-paced, so much so that in a few parts I was wishing for more background information--which may be what I'd get if I read Book 1, I don't know. But all the information needed to enjoy the story is in the book, so this is more of a personal issue that a complaint.
If you like soft sci-fi and/or action mysteries, you'll probably enjoy this book. Although this book isn't very violent, it is disturbing in parts. I'd recommend it for ages 12+.