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3.5 stars
I went in knowing this was considered the weakest of the series. However, I was still blown away by the world Dr. Brin has constructed. His description of the few alien species is especially noteworthy. The Kanten, plant-like photosynthizers, were probably my favorite alien creature. Dr. Brin knows his science, and you will come away from certain passages feeling enlightened. This is why I love the "hard" science fiction sungenre.
Yes, the protagonist is a ding dong. Yes, some the plot elements could have been handled more carefully. Yes, his characterization can be infuriatingly shallow. But, this is his first book.
Don't skip this.
I went in knowing this was considered the weakest of the series. However, I was still blown away by the world Dr. Brin has constructed. His description of the few alien species is especially noteworthy. The Kanten, plant-like photosynthizers, were probably my favorite alien creature. Dr. Brin knows his science, and you will come away from certain passages feeling enlightened. This is why I love the "hard" science fiction sungenre.
Yes, the protagonist is a ding dong. Yes, some the plot elements could have been handled more carefully. Yes, his characterization can be infuriatingly shallow. But, this is his first book.
Don't skip this.