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A review by scythefranz
Project 17 by Eliza Victoria
4.0
3.5 but rounding up to 4.
Project 17 is a fast-paced, page-turner, futuristic sci-fi thriller. It's compelling and confusing in a good way. You know, the kind that makes you wonder what is really going on. You already have an idea but you're not sure about it so you read, read and read just to confirm your confusion and assumptions.
What I like:
- The familiar setting of the story which is mainly in Bulacan. It feels like home, really. It feels great reading about this.
- Fast pacing. I can't stop reading, ffs!
- Characters. Even they lack of back stories, I still find them interesting and worth rooting for.
- Social relevance. Involving facts about PH history is a yes-yes, indeed. Besides, it's not just an out-of-the-blue facts just to preach or something. It is relevant to to the story.
- The idea of the future where the good old ways are still apparent and haven't forgotten.
- Well-researched. Technical terms aren't overwhelming.
Indeed, in my opinion, it was a great novel. Though, I appreciate more back stories for the other characters. I want to know more about them. Also, I feel like the resolution/climax is quite rushed. The build-up has geared up me for an explosive climax but it isn't what I get. I'm kind of disappointed. However, the twist in that, slightly compensated for my dissatisfaction. You can't really know people.
Project 17 is a fast-paced, page-turner, futuristic sci-fi thriller. It's compelling and confusing in a good way. You know, the kind that makes you wonder what is really going on. You already have an idea but you're not sure about it so you read, read and read just to confirm your confusion and assumptions.
What I like:
- The familiar setting of the story which is mainly in Bulacan. It feels like home, really. It feels great reading about this.
- Fast pacing. I can't stop reading, ffs!
- Characters. Even they lack of back stories, I still find them interesting and worth rooting for.
- Social relevance. Involving facts about PH history is a yes-yes, indeed. Besides, it's not just an out-of-the-blue facts just to preach or something. It is relevant to to the story.
- The idea of the future where the good old ways are still apparent and haven't forgotten.
- Well-researched. Technical terms aren't overwhelming.
Indeed, in my opinion, it was a great novel. Though, I appreciate more back stories for the other characters. I want to know more about them. Also, I feel like the resolution/climax is quite rushed. The build-up has geared up me for an explosive climax but it isn't what I get. I'm kind of disappointed. However, the twist in that, slightly compensated for my dissatisfaction. You can't really know people.