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A review by kris_mccracken
A Town Called Discovery by R.R. Haywood
4.0
A Town Called Discovery by R.R. Haywood
Moving at breakneck speed, the novel begins with page after page of unrelenting mindfucks, and rarely lays off. I have never read anything that begins like this. Confusing, painful, violent death after death after death. For every step of progress, there is pain, death and betrayal over and over again.
“Welcome to Discovery” indeed! I could complain about the lack of character development, but given that our protagonists have been drawn into existence with their pasts erased, it would be a churlish grievance.
I shall say no more, the book so punishing and relentless in its pacing that it will be a delight for any thriller, sci-fi, action or even horror fans out there. I’m now keen to explore Haywood’s deep back catalogue, which I trust is as good a recommendation that you can get!
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ½
Moving at breakneck speed, the novel begins with page after page of unrelenting mindfucks, and rarely lays off. I have never read anything that begins like this. Confusing, painful, violent death after death after death. For every step of progress, there is pain, death and betrayal over and over again.
“Welcome to Discovery” indeed! I could complain about the lack of character development, but given that our protagonists have been drawn into existence with their pasts erased, it would be a churlish grievance.
I shall say no more, the book so punishing and relentless in its pacing that it will be a delight for any thriller, sci-fi, action or even horror fans out there. I’m now keen to explore Haywood’s deep back catalogue, which I trust is as good a recommendation that you can get!
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ½