johanmirfin 's review for:

Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky
2.0
mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Very, very disappointing. I liked the previous book but felt there was just something missing from making it a 5* read. This had a hell of a lot missing.

It was confusing, boring and repetitive. I couldn’t wait to finish it toward the end. Not only did the author overdo the science fiction element but he also overdid his choice of words. Was there a need to use the word ‘Veresimilitude’ so many bloody times?

Christ. I hope this was a one off and the final book is better.